Agricultural Science Education and Communication Graduate Program

Do you want a career that has an impact on developing people and agriculture? In ASEC, you will combine a people-oriented degree with work in selected technical and scientific areas. Prepare to become a leader in the world's food, fiber, and natural resources system by empowering the leadership capacity and capability of individuals and groups, educating youth and adults through agricultural and life sciences, and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens.

The Graduate Program in the Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication department prepares individuals for careers as formal and non-formal educators, professional communicators, and academicians.

Our faculty are outstanding classroom teachers who are conducting innovative research that is impacting the way people learn in formal and informal educational settings.

ASEC graduate students have the ability to work effectively in workplaces and communities with an appreciation for social diversity, freedom of expression, and open civil discussion of academic and professional issues.

ASEC has exceptional students who are preparing to make a real difference in the world today and tomorrow. ASEC graduates have gone on to be Extension and Community Youth Educators, Informal Educators for Public Zoos, Entrepreneurs in Agribusiness, as well as into higher education as administrators and faculty.

Throughout our history, we have prepared thousands of teachers, administrators, counseling psychologists, and education professionals for challenging and rewarding careers in education.

But they didn’t start out ready for those careers. Prior to attending Purdue, they were high school seniors or college graduates trying to figure out their next step. The one thing they knew for certain is they wanted to make a big impact — just like you.

Purdue University is where they decided they belonged. They came to Purdue, in person or virtually, to earn their bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, or Ph.D. degree.

Follow in their footsteps and take your next giant leap at Purdue University. Every giant leap starts with one small step. You belong here.