Human and Community Development, M.S. < West Virginia University

Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in all courses applied toward degree requirements.
AGEE 642	Agriculture Education Research Methods and Design	3
AGEE 644	Data Analysis/Interpretation	3
Advanced Quantitative or Qualitative Research Design and Analysis:		3
Select one of the following:
SBHS 761	Qualitative Research Methods
SCFD 615	Qualitative Research Methods
AGEE 646	Instrumentation and Survey Research Methods Design
EDUC 652	Statistical Methods 1
Graduate Seminar		1
AGEE 696	Graduate Seminar
Required Area of Emphasis		9
Agricultural and Extension Education
Field Specific Electives		5
AOE Specific, Determined by Plan of Study. Courses should be at the 500-level or above, unless otherwise approved by plan of student and graduate coordinator.
Thesis/Research ^**		6
AGEE 697	Research
Total Hours		30

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
AGEE 570	History and Philosophy of Land Grant Education	3
AGEE 650	Program Development in Community Education	3
AGEE 680	Advanced Principles of Teaching and Learning	3
Total Hours		9

Develop students' skills as an independent scholar of their disciplines.
1. measured by students conducting scholarly work resulting in: (1) at least one professional research presentation; and (2) a thesis or project.
Develop students' interpersonal skills as a professional.
1. measured by students engaging with faculty as peer-professionals to perform teaching, research, and/or professional duties defined by industry standards.
Develop students' discipline specific content knowledge.
1. measured by successful performance on AOE based/field-specific coursework.
Train industry related leaders.
1. measured by post-degree professional outcomes (job placement, continued graduate education).