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 supervision. 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 350 Undergraduate Field Experience (1) (CR/NC)
Presentations and group discussions of activities and programs unique to teaching vocational agriculture in California secondary schools. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture. Prerequisite: AGED 202 or consent of instructor. Concurrent: AGED 351.
AGED 351 Undergraduate Field Experience (1) (CR/NC)
Observation of the practices and techniques utilized by vocational agriculture teachers in conducting organized instruction in vocational agriculture classrooms, shops, school farms, laboratories. SOEP visits and FFA activities. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: AGED 202 or consent of instructor. Concurrent: AGED 350.
AGED 404 Agricultural Leadership (2)
Emphasis is upon equipping current and prospective leaders in agriculture with the background and skills to achieve their potential. Class members will be encouraged to assess their status as leaders and to identify means whereby their effectiveness can be improved. 2 activities. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
AGED 407 Agricultural Publications (3) (CR/NC)
Integration of writing, editing, and layout skills in producing agricultural publications. Emphasis on using computer applications in desktop publishing. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 9 units; may be in same term. 1 lecture, 2 activities. Prerequisite: AG 250, CSC 113, or JOUR 205.
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 426 Presentation Methods (3)
Development, delivery and evaluation of effective means of communication by use of a variety of presentation methods. 3 activities. Prerequisite: SPC 201.
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 461 Senior Project (3)
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 employment. 1 lecture.
AGED 462 Senior Project (2)
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 60 hours total time. Prerequisite: AGED 461 or consent of instructor.
AGED 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1-3)
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 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
AGED 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1-3)
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 6 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.