Master of Science: The M.S. requires a minimum of 30 units of course work, including a thesis (for which a maximum of 6 units may be earned). The program requires the completion of at least 20 units in agriculture and agricultural education. Supporting course work shall be in plant sciences, animal sciences, entomology, soil and water sciences, environmental sciences, agricultural and resource economics, natural resources, agricultural and biosystems engineering, educational administration, higher education, teaching and teacher education, or in other disciplines appropriate to teaching, extension, or similar educational work. Master of Agricultural Education: The M.A.E. requires a minimum of 32 units of coursework. The major or field of study includes a minimum of 20 units of education, agriculture, or agricultural education credits. All candidates are to complete a professional report of approved investigative work. The Master of Agricultural Education also requires 1 year of successful classroom or extension teaching or similar education experience.