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The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education at Virginia Tech is committed to preparing students for success in professions that apply agricultural content to social settings. We offer a major in Agricultural and Extension Education, a major in Community, Leadership, and Development, a minor in Leadership and Social Change (ILRM), and a minor in Teaching and Learning in Agriculture (TLAG).

Diverse Career Opportunities

Our students will experience an interdisciplinary program of study designed to address the following needs of today’s evolving agricultural and food systems. Students may apply in one of two majors: Agricultural and Extension Education, or Community, Leadership, and Development.

The Agricultural and Extension Education major is for individuals planning a career related to the education of youth and adults regarding agricultural concepts. The Community, Leadership, and Development major is for individuals interested in non-formal education and leadership development to improve the sustainability of communities across Virginia and the United States.

For additional information about the ALCE major options,  contact the department's advising office by calling 540-231-6836 or send email to  Dr. Donna Westfall-Rudd.  To learn more about the Leadership and Social Change minor, contact Dr. Austin Council.

Our Beyond The Classroom programs range from internships, undergraduate research, study abroad opportunities and various student organizations.  

Contact

214 Litton-Reaves Hall (0343)
Blacksburg, VA  24061
(540) 231-6836

Michelle Greaud
Academic Programs Coordinator
540-231-6337
mgreaud@vt.edu

Donna Westfall-Rudd
Undergraduate Director
mooredm@vt.edu

 

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Prospective Students

Students interested in applying for one of our programs should work closely with the University’s Undergraduate Admissions office and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

If you are a transfer student, refer to the department’s Transfer Guide.