Master of Science in Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Advance your career with Ohio State's leading agricultural extension program.

The online Master of Science in Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (MSACEL) program provides a relevant, in-depth graduate education experience tailored to early or mid-career professionals who are continuing full-time employment.

This unique and specialized online agriculture master's degree is offered by Ohio State's Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership. Students who earn their MS in ACEL have the opportunity to specialize in agricultural communication, agricultural education, community and extension education, international development, or leadership.

Campus Requirements: NONE — 100% Online

Class Format: Some classes are offered in a synchronous format, meaning you have a scheduled date and time you must log in to attend.

Credit Hours Required: 35 

Cost Per Credit Hour: $926.38 (includes instructional and general fees). See the full cost breakdown here.

Admission Requirements: Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Time to Completion: 2-3 years

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Amanda Rysz

Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences

"Learning the history behind Ag Ed legislation has opened my eyes to the political struggle regarding funding for agricultural programs."

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Sample Courses

ACEL 7230

Strategic and Program Planning

An introduction to adult learning and professional development to ensure effective programs and education with adult audiences.

ACEL 7700

Documenting Change through Evaluation and Accountability

This course covers key principles and practices used in evaluating the change resulting from educational programs and activities, and how that relates to programming accountability.

ACEL 8420

Leadership and Administration in Agricultural and Extension Education

Focuses upon theories, concepts, and principles for leadership, administration, and management in communication, education, extension, and community settings.

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Dr. M. Susie Whittington

Professor, Agricultural Education and Research

Dr. Jeff King

Associate Professor, Leadership

Dr. Jerry Thomas

Associate Professor, Community and Extension Education

Dr. Emily Buck

Associate Professor, Agricultural Communication

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Alabama	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Alabama
Alaska	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Alaska
Arizona	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Arizona
Arkansas	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Arkansas
California	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for California
Colorado	Limited Authorization	Please contact Ohio State Online for more information about the limited authorization status in this state	View Disclosure information for Colorado
Connecticut	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Connecticut
Delaware	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Delaware
District of Columbia	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for District of Columbia
Florida	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Florida
Georgia	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Georgia
Hawaii	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Hawaii
Idaho	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Idaho
Illinois	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Illinois
Indiana	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Indiana
Iowa	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Iowa
Kansas	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Kansas
Kentucky	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Kentucky
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Maryland	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Maryland
Massachusetts	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Massachusetts
Michigan	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Michigan
Minnesota	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Minnesota
Mississippi	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Mississippi
Missouri	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Missouri
Montana	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Montana
Nebraska	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Nebraska
Nevada	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Nevada
New Hampshire	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for New Hampshire
New Jersey	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for New Jersey
New Mexico	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for New Mexico
New York	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for New York
North Carolina	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for North Carolina
North Dakota	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for North Dakota
Ohio	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Ohio
Oklahoma	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Oklahoma
Oregon	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Oregon
Pennsylvania	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Puerto Rico
Rhode Island	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Rhode Island
South Carolina	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for South Carolina
South Dakota	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for South Dakota
Tennessee	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Tennessee
Texas	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Texas
Utah	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Utah
Vermont	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Vermont
Virgin Islands	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Virgin Islands
Virginia	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Virginia
Washington	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Washington
West Virginia	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for West Virginia
Wisconsin	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Wisconsin
Wyoming	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Board of Education	View Disclosure information for Wyoming