Master of Science [M.S] [Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership] From Ohio State University

Students pursuing a Master's degree are expected to develop an individualized project in cooperation with their adviser and advisory committee.  ACEL offers both the M.S. (thesis or non-thesis option) and the M.Ed. degrees.  Course work is comprised of a combination of core foundation courses, specialization requirements, electives, a cognate area outside Agricultural and Extension Education, and a Master's project or thesis.

M.S. - Thesis Option - The purpose of a thesis is to discover new knowledge.  Students will work closely with their adviser and graduate advisory committee to identify an appropriate topic and conduct research to discover new knowledge in a systematic manner.  M.S. programs should include a thesis research project that reflects individual scholarship and addresses a topic significant and important to the student's specialization area.  Each M.S. thesis option program must have a minimum of 30 semester credit hours.  The M.S. degree is also available in an on-line format.

M.S. - Non-Thesis Option - This option requires a non-thesis project that, generally, applies or restructures existing knowledge.  A project will be a creative endeavor.