Education and Outreach in Agriculture and Natural Resources

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 (Online and On Campus options available)

Dr. Amber Rice

arice1@iastate.edu

515-294-2583

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:

Three essays (may be uploaded with online application)
Concurrent applicants follow directions on web page
Resume
Duolingo is temporally being accepted instead of TOEFL/IELTS
Program Requires GRE: No
Program Requires GMAT: No
Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

Financial Statement: Application

English Proficiency Minimum:

TOEFL Paper (PBT)	550
TOEFL Internet (iBT)	79 (for exams taken before January 21, 2026; 4.5 (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
IELTS	6.5
PTE	53
Duolingo	115

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year for either a Spring, Summer or Fall semester start.

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.

Application Instructions