Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast an academic extension education model with an
Extension human resource management model. The academic model of 19 competencies was similar
across the 22 competencies of the Extension human resource management model. There were seven
unique competencies for the human resource management model. The integration of the models was
informative to support and confirm the educational directions of each model. The human resource
management model provided information for potential areas to include in the academic preparation of
entry-level educators and agents. The academic extension education model indicated possible
educational opportunities for credit and non-credit course work.
