Education and Outreach in Agriculture and Natural Resources

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The Education and Outreach in Agriculture and Natural Resources Certificate is an online program housed in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies at Iowa State University.
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A certificate enhances an individual’s professional skills and knowledge. This online certificate supports individuals who work with industry, extension, nonprofits, and government who want to polish their practice in nonformal education and outreach. The certificate provides graduate level opportunities in a way that is more comprehensive than most professional development programs.

This certificate develops skillsets that assist with the adoption and transfer of this new information. The curriculum includes needs assessment and instruction, transfer of learning and evaluation. Students will have the opportunity to focus on adult and youth learners.


Degrees Offered:

  • Certificate 

 

Dr. Nancy Grudens-Schuck

ngs@iastate.edu
515-294-0894

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall term - June 15, Spring term - Nov 15, Summer term - March 15.

International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

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