Extension Education Minor
The Extension Education minor provides educational background and presentation skills for individuals who seek careers associated with the Cooperative Extension Service. This minor is offered through the Agricultural Education and the Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs. The minor is appropriate for many majors across the University including Human Development and Education and the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources.
Minor Requirements
Extension Education Minor
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 16-17
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| H&CE 446 | Extension Education (Required) | 2 |
| EDUC 322 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| or HDFS 230 | Life Span Development | |
| NRM 421 | Environmental Outreach Methods | 3 |
| or H&CE 468 | Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences I: Techniques | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education | ||
| Citizenship & Social Activism (OR) | ||
| Adult Development and Aging | ||
| H&CE 496 | Field Experience (Internship) * | 5-6 |
| Total Credits | 16-17 | |
| * | Additional Field Experience credit may be warranted if additional time in the internship experience is required. |
Minor Requirements and Notes
Coursework within the Extension Minor should total at least 11 credit hours, internship will fulfill the balance of minor credit hours
A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
Discuss options of courses with either Dr. Mari Borr or Dr. Adam Marx depending upon your intended Extension direction.
