{"id":1469,"date":"2017-05-09T12:03:23","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T16:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences-new\/?page_id=1469"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:49:07","slug":"agricultural-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Agricultural Education Concentration in AEHS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>Want to teach agriculture at the middle school, high school or post-secondary level? Do you desire to work with Cooperative Extension? Or, are you driven to pursue a doctoral degree in Agricultural and Extension Education in the future?<br><br>Then the master&#8217;s concentration in Agricultural Education is designed for you.<br><br>Through our programs, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the context and content of school-based agricultural education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"AEHS Program - Agricultural Education Concentration\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jwhTmiy1YuY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-ncst-link-list ncst-link-list layout-one-column\"><div class=\"link-list__container\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/#aged-MS\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/#aged-MS\"><span class=\"text\">Master of Science (Thesis)<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/#aged-mr\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/#aged-mr\"><span class=\"text\">Master (Non-Thesis)<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media-divider ncst-media-divider has-orange-400-box-color box-position-right\"><div class=\"ncst-media-divider__container\"><div class=\"ncst-media-divider__image-container\"><div class=\"ncst-media-divider__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/10\/EEAE-west-trip-Fall-2022-scaled.jpg);background-position:54% 69%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-image-12853\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/10\/EEAE-west-trip-Fall-2022-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher talking to students in a classroom.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/10\/EEAE-west-trip-Fall-2022-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/10\/EEAE-west-trip-Fall-2022-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/10\/EEAE-west-trip-Fall-2022-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/10\/EEAE-west-trip-Fall-2022-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/10\/EEAE-west-trip-Fall-2022-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/10\/EEAE-west-trip-Fall-2022-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aged-MS\"><a href=\"#aged-MS\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#aged-MS\">Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Human Sciences with a concentration in Agricultural Education<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the M.S. program, students gain practical experience in conducting research. Upon completion, students with a teaching emphasis may qualify for a master&#8217;s level (M) teaching license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Program Requirements<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>36 semester hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 hours of core courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 hours of thesis research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 hours of electives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and defend a thesis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Thesis<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The master\u2019s thesis should be an original research paper that is suitable for submission to a peer reviewed academic journal. The thesis topic should focus upon some aspect of their field that is (1) of interest to the student, (2) researchable in the published literature, (3)&nbsp; manageable within the student\u2019s graduate program time frame, and (4) agreed upon by the student\u2019s&nbsp; adviser and all Graduate Committee members. Basically, the thesis should contribute new data,&nbsp; insights, and\/or information to the academy related to AEHS disciplines, and not merely take existing data, insights, and\/or information and reorganize them into a new format. Additional information about the thesis formats and guidance can be found in Appendix B of the AHS Graduate Handbook.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Graduate Committee<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Students will form a graduate advisory committee that will help them develop a plan of study and will guide the thesis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-ncst-link-list ncst-link-list layout-two-column\"><div class=\"link-list__container\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/courses\/\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/courses\/\"><span class=\"text\">Required Courses and Schedule<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/graduate-programs-apply\/\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/graduate-programs-apply\/\"><span class=\"text\">How to Apply<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-blue-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Become a Licensed Teacher in North Carolina<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Students can apply for the master&#8217;s (M) teaching license from the state of North Carolina upon completion of the program. M license seekers must conduct an action research project (see below), which they can include in the thesis.<br><strong>Note:<\/strong> Students must apply for the initial A teaching license before applying for the M license. Students may apply for the A license while enrolled in a graduate program. We recommend students do this by enrolling in the NC&#160;State LEAP program simultaneously.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/leap\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/leap\/\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more about LEAP<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/10\/Teacher-in-the-Classroom.jpg\" alt=\"Ag Teacher teaching students\" class=\"wp-image-3606\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aged-mr\"><a href=\"#aged-mr\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#aged-mr\">Master of Agricultural Education and Human Sciences with a concentration in Agricultural Education<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Agricultural Education and Human Sciences with a concentration in Agricultural Education is designed primarily for those who currently teach agriculture at the middle school, high school and\/or post-secondary level or who work (or desire to work) with Cooperative Extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-3\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-3\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Program Requirements<br><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-3\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<ul id=\"block-5826a6a4-c917-4bfc-a225-860ae82f7c48\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30 semester hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 hours of core courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 hours of electives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a culminating project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-4\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-4\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Culminating Project<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-4\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Students must demonstrate a mastery of the theories, principles, and practice of agricultural and extension education through a self-directed creative or research project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the process for the culminating project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for <b>AEE 693<\/b> or <b>AEE 620<\/b>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present the results of the project to the <b>AEE 601 <\/b>seminar class (enrollment is not required) or at a professional conference or extension meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance education students can either use technology to present their projects or upload a video file to a file-sharing website to show to the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below are examples of the types of self-directed creative or research projects students can create in the Agricultural Education degree program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Research<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers select an aspect of their teaching to investigate. They record data and consider theories from the research literature, drawing conclusions about how teaching is influencing learning and vice versa, and informing future instructional decisions. The intent is to improve the teachers\u2019 immediate classroom teaching; secondarily, if applicable, the intent is to generalize it across other contexts in the school or beyond. <strong>Students seeking an M  teaching licensure are required to complete this type of culminating project.<\/strong> See <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/action-research\/\">frequently asked questions<\/a> about action research projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course or Curriculum Development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop a teaching unit or course that includes lesson plans, instructional materials, group activities, and assessment instruments. Some or all of the materials\/activities will be implemented in an actual setting and evaluated. The student will reflect on the process and outcomes of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Inquiry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Conduct a small-scale research project that is either a descriptive or correlative research study focusing on areas of concern for the profession such as job satisfaction, teacher turnover, needs assessment, etc. Students must use standard research procedures and protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coaching or Mentoring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Formally coach or mentor a beginning teacher or agent. The student develops a plan for the mentoring\/coaching activity. An instructional coach provides ongoing consistent follow-up by way of demonstrations, observations, and conversations with new professionals as they implement new strategies and knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-5\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-5\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Teaching Licensure<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-5\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Students who complete the Master of Agricultural Education and Human Sciences with a concentration in Agricultural Education do not automatically receive teacher certification. We offer the <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/leap\/\">LEAP (Licensure in Education for Agricultural Professionals)<\/a> program for those who desire to become certified to teach agriculture in public schools. Students may work on the master\u2019s program and LEAP simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-6\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-6\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Advising<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-6\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Students will be assigned a temporary faculty advisor. After one semester, students select a permanent advisor. The advisor will help the student develop a plan of study and will guide the culminating project. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-ncst-link-list ncst-link-list layout-two-column\"><div class=\"link-list__container\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/courses\/\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/courses\/\"><span class=\"text\">Required Courses and Schedule<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/graduate-programs-apply\/\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/graduate-programs-apply\/\"><span class=\"text\">How to Apply<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">More Information for Graduate Students<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/action-research\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/agricultural-education\/action-research\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Action Research Project FAQs<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Review frequently asked questions about action research projects for the Master of Agricultural and Extension Education degree.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/leap\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/leap\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">LEAP Teaching Licensure<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Licensure in Education for Agricultural Professionals (LEAP) is an online teacher certification program in agricultural education. LEAP graduates are certified to teach agriculture in schools.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Apply to <span class=nowrap>LEAP&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/people\/annie-hardison-moody\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/people\/annie-hardison-moody\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p 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