Agricultural and Extension Education (Agricultural Education Teaching) - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
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| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 1 | 4 | |
| English Composition - Level 2 1 | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| ACOM 1130G | Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 |
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 1 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (4 or 3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| United States History I | 3 | |
| United States History II | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
An additional Area II: Mathematics Course (for licensure purposes) | ||
| Viewing A Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Agricultural Animals of the World | 3 | |
or EPWS 325V | Insects, Humans, and the Environment | |
Choose one additional VWW Course from a College outside of the College of ACES | ||
| World Agriculture and Food Problems (recommended) | 3 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| ACES 1120 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| AXED 1110 | Introduction to Agricultural, Extension, and Technology Education | 3 |
| AXED 2130 | Early Field-Based Experience | 2 |
| AXED 3150 | Philosophy and Methods of Contests | 3 |
| AXED 4215 | Developing Excellent Programs in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| AXED 4220 | Methods for Teaching Agricultural and Technology Education | 3 |
| AXED 4230 | Directed Teaching in Agricultural or Technology Education | 15 |
| AXED 4520 | Methods in Career and Technical Laboratory Instruction | 2 |
| AXED 4620 | Methods of Teaching Biological, Earth and Physical Sciences in Agriculture | 3 |
| AXED 4715 | The FFA Organization: An Overview | 1 |
| READ 4330 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 3105 | Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| Select 24-30 credits from the following: 2 | 24-30 | |
Agricultural Economics (at least 3 credits) | ||
Agricultural Mechanics (at least 12 credits) | ||
Plant, Pest and Soil Sciences (at least 6 credits) | ||
Select at least 3 credits from one of the following areas: | ||
Animal Science | ||
Horticulture | ||
Natural Resources | ||
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 4 | 8-16 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses
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ACOM 1130G Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture will also count towards the Departmental/College requirements of 24-30 credits.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1220G College Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ACES 1210 | Financial Fitness for College Students | 1 |
| AXED 1110 | Introduction to Agricultural, Extension, and Technology Education | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| AXED 1130 | Techniques in Agricultural Mechanization | 3 |
| ACES 1120 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| ACOM 1130G | Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 |
| AXED 2110 | Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| ANSC 1120 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| GEOL 1110G | Physical Geology | 4 |
| CHEM 1120G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication 1 | 3 |
| HORT 1115G | Introductory Plant Science | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AXED 4215 | Developing Excellent Programs in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| AXED 4715 | The FFA Organization: An Overview | 1 |
| AXED 3115 | Small Engine Technology | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| AXED 3150 | Philosophy and Methods of Contests | 3 |
| AXED 2130 | Early Field-Based Experience | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| BIOL 2610G & BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOG 315V | World Agriculture and Food Problems | 3 |
| AXED 3120 | Agricultural Structures | 3 |
| SPED 3105 | Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| AXED 4520 | Methods in Career and Technical Laboratory Instruction | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AXED 4620 | Methods of Teaching Biological, Earth and Physical Sciences in Agriculture | 3 |
| AXED 4220 | Methods for Teaching Agricultural and Technology Education | 3 |
| AXED 4210 | Curriculum Development and Assessment in Agricultural Education | 3 |
| READ 4330 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| ANSC 310 | Exhibiting Livestock | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| AXED 4230 | Directed Teaching in Agricultural or Technology Education | 15 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AEEC 2110 | Principles of Food and Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ANSC 304 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| EPWS 325V | Insects, Humans, and the Environment | 3 |
| READ 4330 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| An additional Area II: Mathematics Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students need to understand and complete any prerequisites prior to enrolling into this course.
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See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses