Master or Ph.D. of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development

The Master or Ph.D. of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development (M.S.) program is offered by the School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development under the College of Agriculture.  Most or all of the courses needed for a Master's degree and many of the courses required for a Ph.D. with a concentration in Agricultural and Extension Education, and Youth Development (AEEYD) are available via distance learning.  Courses are taught using a combination of compressed video and web-based instruction. 

Compressed video courses are available at the following LSU Agricultural Center locations:  Acadia Extension Office (Crowley), Calcasieu Extension Office (Lake Charles), Calhoun Research Station (Calhoun), Camp Grant Walker (Pollock), Dean Lee Research Station (Alexandria), Jefferson Extension Office (Metairie),  Red River Research Station (Bossier), Scott Research/Extension & Education Center (Winnsboro), Southeast Research Station (Franklinton), Terrebonne Extension Site (Houma), and West Carroll Extension Office (Oak Grove).

For information on the Human Resource Education and Workforce Development courses offered, please contact: 

Dr. Mike Burnett

Director of School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development

142 Old Forestry Bldg.

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-5748

Fax: (225) 578-5755

Secretary for Admissions and Student Records

268 Coates Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-3150 or 888-232-0156

Fax: (225) 578-4581

Assistant Dean

Huey P. Long Field House

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-1234

Fax: (225) 578-1357

The Certificate of Education Specialist  (Ed.S.) (Reading), program is offered by the College of Education under the Department of Educational Theory, Policy, & Practice (ETPP).  The program is delivered by on-site instruction in Shreveport, Louisiana by Dr. Earl Cheek.  

The Certificate of Education Specialist  (Ed.S.) intended primarily for teachers, counselors, supervisors, and administrators in elementary and secondary schools.  This program provides in-depth opportunities for further professional growth and specialization for persons who have completed a masters degree.  A minimum of 60 hours of graduate credit - which may include the masters degree-is required.

For information on the Certificate of Education Specialist  (Ed.S.) program offered in Shreveport, 

please contact: 

Dr. Earl Cheek

Reading Education

223-G Peabody Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-6017

Fax: (225) 578-9135

For information about Teacher Tuition Exemptions, please contact your local school board office.

Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Specialization

The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Specialization (LCES Specialization) is offered by the LSU Agricultural Center.  The program offers a special postgraduate program of study to its Cooperative Extension Agents throughout the state.  

The program is based upon courses offered by the College of Agriculture under the Schools of  

Human Resource Education & Workforce Development, Human Ecology, Horticulture, and Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness.  Courses  are taught using a combination of compressed video and web-based instruction. 

Courses are available depending upon the course and semester at the following LSU Agricultural Center locations:  Acadia Extension Office (Crowley), Camp Grant Walker (Pollock), Calcasieu Extension Office (Lake Charles), Calhoun Research Station (Calhoun), Dean Lee Research Station (Alexandria),  Terrebonne Extension Site (Houma), Jefferson Extension Office (Metairie), Rosepine Research Station (Rosepine), Red River Research Station (Bossier), Rice Research Station (Rayne),  St. Tammany Extension Office (Mandeville), West Carroll Extension Office (Oak Grove), and Northeast Research Station (Winnsboro). 

University locations include the University of New Orleans, LSU at Shreveport, LSU at Eunice, Nicholls State University in Thibodaux,  McNeese State University in Lake Charles,  and the Rapides Parish Learning Center at England Industrial Airpark & Community in Alexandria.

For information on the LCES Specialization program, please contact: 

Dr. Debra Davis
Assistant Director Institutional Research & Organizational Development
187-A Knapp Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-5465

Fax: (225) 578-6194