201 Field Experience in Agricultural and Extension Education (1) Field observation/experience in potential agricultural and extension education career fields. Requirements include daily journal, formal written report, completion of required hours, and seminar.
211 Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education (3) History and philosophy of agricultural education and extension education. Major areas of emphasis include the historical development of agricultural education in the public schools and the federal extension education system. Formal and non-formal methods of education used, audiences served, organizational structure, and programming emphases will be studied by students. Foundation course for departmental majors and service course for those interested in related careers.
301 Non-Formal Youth Development Programs (1-2) Structured experience in administrating, organizing, conducting, and evaluating youth education programs in agricultural and extension education.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
345 Program Planning in Agriscience Education (3) Overview of the historical and philosophical aspect of agriculture education, the role of teacher and learner. Emphasis on SAE, FFA, community service, and summer programs. Includes a lab component.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 211.
434 Methods of Teaching Agriscience (3) Methods and techniques for teaching agriculture, preparing lesson plans and units of instruction, developing activities for agriculture programs, and utilizing resources, multimedia, and computer technology into instruction. To be taken in the fall prior to student teaching. Includes a lab component.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 345.
435 Student Teaching in Agricultural and Extension Education (6) Full-time teaching practicum in an approved high school program. Applied practices needed by agricultural education teachers.
436 Student Teaching in Agricultural and Extension Education (6) Full-time teaching practicum in an approved high school program. Applied practices needed by agricultural education teachers.
440 Communication Techniques in Agriculture (3) Elements of effective use of mass media in agricultural and extension education. Effective technical writing and presentation strategies for agricultural audiences. (WC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): English 101 and English 102.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
450 Agricultural Leadership Development (3) Identification of styles and roles of leadership; development of leadership techniques and skills required in working with organizations and youth groups; methods of resolving conflict, of communicating, of guiding and evaluating; and ethical considerations for leaders.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
492 Internship In Agricultural and Extension Education (1-6) Pre-approved off-campus supervised experience in county extension offices, agricultural businesses, or agricultural related agencies. Requires living off-campus for a specified time.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
493 Independent Study (1-3) Individualized study of a special project or problem in agricultural and extension education. Must be selected in consultation with the instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
