Explore the Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication undergraduate major with four options and graduate degree programs. Learn more about ALEC's academic programs by visiting a program's pages. Contact us for help selecting a degree program that matches your interests and goals.
Undergraduate
A degree in agricultural leadership, education and communication prepares students with the necessary communication and interpersonal skills, leadership training, and knowledge of technical agriculture, natural resources, and environmental sciences for employment in agribusiness leadership training and/or development, teaching school based agricultural education, and/or careers in communications, advocacy, and public service. The core curriculum gives students a balanced education in communications, leadership development and the teaching and learning process.
Graduate
Leadership can make a difference in every setting — from schools and communities to businesses, nonprofits, and government. Our graduate programs are designed to help you deepen leadership knowledge, strengthen professional skills, and expand impact. Whether you're advancing your career, preparing for new leadership opportunities, or pursuing research, you'll work alongside experienced faculty while tailoring your program to your interests and goals. Through flexible pathways and meaningful learning experiences, you'll graduate prepared to lead with confidence wherever your career takes you.
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Graduate Programs
Lindsay Hastings
Clifton Professor in Mentoring Research
ALEC Graduate Chair
lhastings2@unl.edu
Graduate Programs
Christina Franklin, CEOE
Graduate Student Support
cfranklin3@unl.edu
402.472.8738