With the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s convenient online format, you can earn your bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural leadership, education, and communication from anywhere!
Online Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Community Engagement and Leadership Development from the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC) provides the opportunity to complete courses in interpersonal and community leadership, issues and crisis communication, agriculture, youth and curriculum development, and community engagement all from the convenience of your home.
Online Master’s Degree
The program offers a Master of Science degree with a major in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC). The courses offered in the ALEC program are asynchronous, making it convenient for students to complete the MS degree while working full-time. The graduate program is designed primarily for those individuals seeking to advance their leadership and communication skills or advanced study in agricultural teacher preparation for secondary schools and Extension/outreach. However, the program is beneficial to any student interested in leadership, communication, extension, or educational development. The overall goal of the Master of Science in ALEC is to help students increase their knowledge and develop their intellectual abilities to prepare them for productive careers through which they can make significant contributions to the welfare of society. The preparation of present and prospective agricultural professionals for proficiency in their chosen fields is the ALEC’s primary mission. The ALEC Master’s degree program has been specifically designed to deliver research-based education so students are empowered to succeed.
Online Certificates
The Department of Public Health and the Department of Food Science and Technology (College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources) jointly offer a graduate certificate in food safety to prepare public health and food industry leaders, researchers, educators, and practitioners to understand and apply knowledge and skills to enhance food safety and prevent food-related disease. The Center for Agriculture and Food Security and Preparedness, the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, and the College of Veterinary Medicine are partners supporting this certificate. The certificate offering is coordinated through the Tennessee Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence and is administratively housed in the Department of Public Health. The Center of Excellence is supported by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the Tennessee Department of Health.
The Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program at the University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture offers a robust learning experience in a fully online accelerated format. Students will learn about horticultural therapy techniques, types of programs, and how to develop a program themselves. An in-depth study of stakeholders, theoretical foundations, adaptation methods, and assessment strategies for programs replace with program assessment strategies are integral parts of the coursework. Participants will also learn how to design accessible outdoor and indoor spaces. The program consists of courses and a limited one-week residential program.
