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College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

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Community Leadership

 

Community Leadership is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills to be effective leaders and educatorsbadge. Students have the opportunity to specialize in the following areas:

Community and Extension Education

This specialization prepares students to become extension educators and leaders to promote positive change through learning and partnerships that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Students completing this program earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and will complete courses in program planning, human development, leadership, communication, and non-formal education. 

Leadership

This specialization prepares students with the capacity to embrace change and lead others in adapting, managing, and directing change in an individual, organization, or community context. Students completing this program earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and will complete coursework in personal development, leadership, teamwork, ethics, diversity, and communication.  

 

Possible Career Options

Community and Extension Education After-School Educator Extension Educator
Extension Program Assistant Non-Profit Specialist
Volunteer Coordinator Youth Leader
Youth Outreach Coordinator  
Leadership Leadership Development Specialist Member Services Specialist
Non-Profit Organization Director Training and Development Officer
Volunteer Coordinator  

 


Classes and Curriculum

The program requirements a student will follow are determined by their admit term (first term of undergraduate enrollment at Ohio State).

Community & Extension Education

Curriculum Requirements

Enrolled Summer 2018 - Summer 2019 (pdf) 

Enrolled Autumn 2019 - Summer 2022 (pdf)

Enrolled Autumn 2022 - Summer 2023 (pdf) 

Enrolled Autumn 2023 and thereafter (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

Leadership

Curriculum Requirements

Enrolled Summer 2018 - Summer 2019 (pdf)

Enrolled Autumn 2019 - Summer 2022 (pdf) 

Enrolled Autumn 2022 - Summer 2023 (pdf) 

Enrolled Autumn 2023 and thereafter (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

 


After Graduation

  EMPLOYED GRAD SCHOOL AVERAGE SALARY
Community and Extension Education 62.5% 25% $38,000
Leadership 66.7% 33.3% $51,750

* Numbers are based on responses from graduates at six months post-graduation date.

 


Getting Involved

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Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT)

ACT is a national organization designed for students who want to pursue a profession in Agricultural Communication. Ohio State's chapter is actively involved in professional development, service, and social programs. The organization is open to any Ohio State student.

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Agricultural Education Society

The Agricultural Education Society is the oldest student organization on The Ohio State University campus. More than 125 years old, the organization is steeped in the tradition of providing enriching experiences to students interested in agricultural education. The organization is open to any Ohio State student. 

 


Questions?

Contact:

Emily Wickham
Student Services Coordinator
Department of Agricultural, Communication, Education, and Leadership
(614) 247-6358