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COURSES IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION (AGED)
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AGED 199. Undergraduate Open Seminar
An experimental course on a special topic in agricultural education. May be repeated in the same or separate terms as topics vary, to a maximum of 12 hours. 1 to 5 hours.
AGED 220. Principles of Ag Education ©
Introduction to agricultural education programs and delivery systems; state and federal policies; the nature of teaching in school and non-school settings; types and purposes of agricultural education; program components; approaches to teaching; teacher characteristics; community relationships; educational change and innovation; trends and developments in agricultural education; and reflective teaching. 3 hours.
AGED 250. Observation and Program Analys ©
Early field experience in agricultural education, including observation and analysis activities in public schools, extension programs, or other selected settings; participation in clinical field experience activities; examination of educational program development and operation, teaching and learning processes, contextual factors in learning, evaluation of student learning; and professionalism. Approximately 45 hours of early field experience will be acquired. Off-campus observation begins the first week of January. Agricultural education programs in both school and non-school settings are examined. Prerequisite: AGED 220. 2 hours.
AGED 260. Intro to Leadership Studies ©
Study of leadership theories and their application to the development of leadership skills. Students develop a personal philosophy of leadership, prepare a development plan for enhancing leadership skills, and begin a portfolio to record their leadership growth. Explores topics concerning diversity, ethics, and leadership/follower roles. 3 hours.
AGED 293. Ag Leadership Internship
Supervised, off-campus experience in a field directly pertaining to subject matter in agricultural education. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms to a maximum of 10 hours. 1-4 hours.
AGED 295. Independent Study or Research
Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work under the supervision of an appropriate member of the faculty. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms. 1 to 4 hours.
AGED 350. Early Field Experience ©
Supervised experience during the late spring and summer months; conducting summer program activities; supervising students' agricultural experience programs and projects; identifying community characteristics; becoming acquainted with internship programs, facilities, and personnel; gathering other information needed to successfully complete the internship experience. Approximately 60 hours of early field experience must be completed. Prerequisite: AGED 250. 1 hour.
AGED 360. Integrating Leadership ©
Capstone academic experience for students to study the practice of leadership in personal, team, organizational and community contexts. Emphasis is placed on transitional development of leadership skills including mentoring, networking and developing leadership skills in others. Prerequisite: AGED 260. 3 hours.
AGED 380. Leadership in Groups and Teams ©
Theory and practice of group and team leadership, including leadership assessment, group dynamics, group process, goal-setting, conflict management and resolution, leadership skill development, and case study analyses. Students engage in group activities throughout the semester. Prerequisite: AGED 260 and completion of the General Education Composition I requirement. 3 hours.
AGED 396. Honors Research or Thesis
Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work under the direction of the Honors advisor. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms. Prerequisite: Junior standing, admission to the ACES Honors Program. 1 to 4 hours.
AGED 398. Undergraduate Seminar
Special topics in a field of study directly pertaining to subject matter in agricultural education. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms to a maximum of 12 hours. 1 to 3 hours.
AGED 420. Ag Education Teaching Methods ©
Review of principles of teaching and learning as they influence teaching activities; psychological aspects of learning; using problem-solving teaching; teaching methods; course planning and development; developing teaching plans; laboratory teaching; evaluating student learning; maintaining discipline; motivating students; and examining personal teacher behaviors that influence learning. Prerequisite: EPSY 201. 3 hours.
AGED 430. Youth Development Programs ©
Instruction in the youth development process, including learning; philosophy and purposes of youth development policies, programs, and organizations; relationships to organizational missions; principles and procedures for developing, coordinating, and implementing youth development programs; and examining research and practice in youth-at-risk initiatives. Prerequisite: AGED 220 ,or HDFS 105 ,or PSY 100. 3 or 4 hours.
AGED 450. Program Delivery and Eval ©
Students complete this course during their twelve-week practice teaching or internship experience. Written assignments will focus on development of teaching plans, program initiation and improvement plans, and actual evaluation studies of agricultural education programs. Instruction will be provided during on-site faculty visits and by cooperating personnel. Prerequisite: AGED 420. 3 hours.
AGED 451. Professional Dev in Ag Ed ©
Analysis of teaching and learning processes, program evaluation and improvement strategies, curriculum development and modification, professional development, facility development, using community resources, program management, and discussion of trends and issues in agricultural education. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 1 hour.
AGED 499. Seminar
Special topics in agricultural education. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms to a maximum of 12 undergraduate or graduate hours as topics vary. 1 to 4 hours.
AGED 500. Special Topics in Ag Education
Advanced study in selected phases of agricultural education applicable to agricultural educators in schools, community colleges, universities, cooperative extension, agribusiness, and community and governmental agencies. 2 to 4 hours.
AGED 510. Education Program Management ©
Theoretical and practical approaches to planning, delivering and evaluating programs in agricultural education, with a focus on development of comprehensive educational plans. 4 hours.
AGED 549. Independent Study
Individual investigation and reporting of research on any phase of agricultural education selected by the student and approved by the advisor and faculty member who will supervise the study. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. 2 to 4 hours.
AGED 520. Teaching College-Level ACES
Planning, delivering and evaluating effective teaching and learning of college-level agricultural, consumer and environmental sciences; the role of faculty in the governance of higher education in the agricultural sciences. Prerequisite: Master's standing. 2 hours.
AGED 525. Laboratory Teaching Methods
Theoretical and practical approaches to teaching agriculture in laboratory settings; mechanics, horticulture, agriscience, land laboratories, and other school-based and community-based laboratories will be considered. Research and theoretical foundations that underlie the aspects of planning, management, teaching, evaluation, safety, finance, and facility design will be discussed within the context of laboratory instruction in agriculture. 4 hours.