AGED-AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION -- 2003-05 Catalog
Agricultural Education and Communication Department

AGED 102 Personal Assessment (2) (CR/NC)

Designed to increase the student's academic, career, and personal self-assessment as it relates to the educational process. Study skill methods, campus academic regulations, available resources and issues that face many university students. Credit/no credit grading only. 2 activities.

AGED 200 Special Problems in Agricultural Education (1-4)

Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems in Agricultural Communication/Agricultural Education. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

AGED 202 Introduction to Agricultural Education and Communication (2)

Overview of agricultural education career pathways including goals and purposes. Kinds of classes and types of programs. Qualifications essential to success in teaching agriculture. Planned program of studies to meet requirement for teaching agricultural communication or international agriculture. 2 lectures.

AGED 220 Agriculture Youth Conferences (2) (CR/NC)

Problems encountered and practices applied during the conduct of the annual FFA State Convention. Methods, procedures and materials adapted for use by the student in developing the committee system to produce conferences, conventions and workshops of all kinds and sizes. Total credit for AGED 220 and AGED 221 limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGED 221 Agriculture Youth Conferences (3) (CR/NC)

Problems encountered and practices applied during the conduct of the annual FFA State Convention. Methods, procedures and materials adapted for use by the student in developing the committee system to produce conferences, conventions and workshops of all kinds and sizes. Total credit for AGED 220 and AGED 221 limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 3 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGED 330 FFA and Supervised Agriculture Programs (6)

Implementation processes and operational procedures for initiating, conducting and integrating FFA activities and SOE Programs appropriate to community, school and student needs. Demonstration, application and observation of practices and techniques utilized by agriculture instructors in conducting organized classroom, shop, school farm, laboratory and home visit instruction in agriculture, FFA and SOE activities. 3 activities, and supervised work. Prerequisite: AGED 202.

AGED 339 Internship in Agricultural Education (1–12) (CR/NC)

Selected Agricultural Education students will spend up to 12 weeks with an approved agricultural firm engaged in production or related business. Time will be spent applying and developing production and managerial skills and abilities. One unit of credit may be allowed for each full week of completed and reported internship. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of internship instructor.

AGED 400 Advanced Special Problems in Agricultural
Education (1-4)

Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems in Agricultural Communication/Agricultural Education. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

AGED 404 Agricultural Leadership (3)

Emphasis upon equipping current and prospective leaders in agriculture with the background and skills to achieve their potential. Class members will assess their status as leaders and identify means to improve their effectiveness. Focus on the theoretical underpinnings of human motivation, personal leadership, and organizational development. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.

AGED 410 Computer Applications in Agricultural Education (2)

Development of computer literacy for teaching agriculture. Analysis and specialization of hardware. Instruction in video and telecommunication technology, CATI network systems and software applicable to vocational agriculture. Recommended for Agricultural Science majors and required for teaching credential candidates. Prerequisite: AG 250 or CSC 110 and consent of instructor.

AGED 424 Organizing and Teaching Agriculture (3)

Determining course objectives, content, and calendar for use by the teacher in classroom, shop and field instruction while assigned to community schools. Concurrent with student teaching. 3 activities. Prerequisite: AGED 438 and consent of instructor.

AGED 438 Instructional Processes in Agricultural Education (3)

Preparation for student teaching in agriculture. Orientation to classroom situation. Development of plans for teaching including daily lessons and unit plans; utilization of source information and resources. Class demonstration in teaching procedures; analysis and evaluation. 1 lecture, 2 activities.

AGED 440 Student Teaching in Agricultural Education (6–12) (CR/NC)

Off-campus assignment to a selected cooperating public school. Participation in all phases of agriculture teacher duties and activities including departmental organization and administration. Prior approval and appointment necessary. Total credit limited to 18 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.

AGED 441 Student Teaching Practicum (2)

Problems encountered and practices applied during student teaching. Methods, procedures and materials adapted for use by the teacher concurrent with student teaching. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGED 460 Research Methodology in Agricultural Education and Communication (1)

Introduction of the research process and topic selection as it relates to the design and development of the senior project within the Agricultural Sciences major. 1 lecture. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

AGED 461 Senior Project (1)

Empirical application of the scientific method as it relates to the selection of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems that graduates must solve in their field of employ-ment. Minimum 30 hours total time. Prerequisite: AGED 460.

AGED 462 Senior Project (1)

Completion of a project begun in AGED 461 under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems that graduates must solve in their field of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report. Minimum 30 hours total time. Prerequisite: AGED 461 or consent of instructor.

AGED 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGED 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGED 500 Individual Study in Agricultural Education (1–3)

Advanced independent study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the Agricultural Education and Communication faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of department head, graduate advisor and supervising faculty member.

AGED 513 Field Experience–Vocational Agriculture (1–3)

Practice and techniques in management and supervision of vocational agriculture programs. Relationships among students, staff, community and school groups. Budgeting, staffing, records, reporting. Student activities and Future Farmers of America programs. Total credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Prior approval and appointment.

AGED 520 Program Development in Agricultural Education (3)

Development of up-to-date approaches to a total integrated program based on occupational opportunities and community needs. Philosophy, organization and administration of agricultural education programs. Development in such areas as curriculum, supervised occupational experience, Future Farmers of America, and summer programs. 3 seminars.

AGED 522 Instructional Programs in Agricultural Mechanics (3)

Organizing the vocational agriculture mechanics curriculum and determining course content. Student demonstrations and presentations; evaluation and analysis. 1 seminar, 2 laboratories.

AGED 539 Graduate Internship in Agricultural Education (1–9)

Application of theory to the solution of problems of agricultural production or related business in the field of Agricultural Education. Analyze specific management problems and perform general management assignments detailed in a contract between the student, the firm or organization, and the faculty advisor before the internship commences. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of internship instructor.

AGED 570 Selected Topics in Agricultural Education (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1 to 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

AGED 571 Selected Advanced Laboratory in Agricultural Education (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGED 580 Special Problems in Agricultural Education (1–3)

Individual study of modern issues and problems conducted through research, planning and development. Field problems and in-service study in agricultural industry encouraged. Final written report required. Total credit limited to 9 units with not more than 3 units in any one quarter. Prior approval of instructor required.

AGED 581 Graduate Seminar in Agricultural Education (3)

Group study of selected developments, trends and issues in the field of Agricultural Education. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.