{"id":72212,"date":"2023-10-12T08:41:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T12:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/?page_id=72212"},"modified":"2023-10-31T13:29:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T17:29:51","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Make a Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In our department, we educate students in agriculture and human sciences, find solutions to problems and extend knowledge to create healthy communities for youth and families. Our graduates teach in formal and non-formal settings, work with nonprofits and community and government agencies, and are employed in various positions of agriculture and human sciences sectors. In our department, you will learn from a diverse group of faculty and experts across many fields who are all focused on improving the lives of farmers, families, youth, individuals, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\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-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/undergraduate\/\"\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\/undergraduate\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-72267\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/female-student-online-learning.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 18% 67%\"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/female-student-online-learning.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/female-student-online-learning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/female-student-online-learning-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/female-student-online-learning-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Agriculture involves a range of disciplines beyond the local farm. Many graduates travel the globe\u2014delivering agricultural advances to farmers around the world. Students can choose one of three majors toward a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <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-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/academics\/ahs-minors-and-certificates\/\"\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\/academics\/ahs-minors-and-certificates\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-3138\" \n            alt=\"Extension agent helping sweet potato farmer in his field\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/03\/AEE-TopTen.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Minors and Certificates<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Are you interested in enhancing your academic interests? We offer two undergraduate and one graduate minors as well as one undergraduate and five graduate certificates.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <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-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/masters-programs\/\"\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\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"1008\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-50004\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/06\/Resized_20230623_2112591.jpeg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 56% 41%\"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/06\/Resized_20230623_2112591.jpeg 756w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/06\/Resized_20230623_2112591-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Master&#8217;s Programs<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Ready to design, administer and teach research-based educational programs and support systems to boost your community?\u00a0Diversify your existing knowledge by pursuing an advanced degree in Agricultural Education and Human Sciences with four concentration areas: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Leadership Development, Extension Education and Family and Community Sciences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <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-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/doctoral-degree\/\"\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\/doctoral-degree\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-13184\" \n            alt=\"Graduate students celebrate their achievements during commencement\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/spring2022-commencement.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/spring2022-commencement.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/spring2022-commencement-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/spring2022-commencement-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/spring2022-commencement-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Doctoral Program<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Agricultural and Extension Education is a rigorous, research-based program designed for students who want to pursue careers in higher education or administrative positions in educational settings or government.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <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<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\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\">You Belong Here<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Competition for admission to NC&#160;State is becoming increasingly intense and our dedication lies in assisting all eligible students in discovering their way into the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We are eager to welcome you and guide you toward a suitable pathway.<br><br>Explore several routes to secure admission, ranging from the conventional route of enrolling as a freshman to unique programs such as STEAM and ASPIRE, which provide alternative options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/my-path-to-cals\/\" 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\/students\/my-path-to-cals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Your Path to CALS<\/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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/BK-5278-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/BK-5278-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/BK-5278-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/BK-5278-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/BK-5278.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-blue-400-background-color mirror-layout\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Student Opportunities<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Participating in a club or organization facilitates both professional and personal growth as you engage in field-related activities with students following similar pursuits.<br><br>From study abroad and FFA to honorary professional societies, there&#8217;s a place for you in AHS. It\u2019s truly a win-win opportunity with something for every student.<\/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\/student-opportunities\/\" 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\/student-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Clubs and Organizations<\/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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/Untitled-design-22-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"FFA students at the National FFA Center\" class=\"wp-image-72217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/Untitled-design-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/Untitled-design-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/Untitled-design-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/10\/Untitled-design-22.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to Make a Difference? 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