(AGED)
Professors G.
E. Briers, J.E.Christiansen, A.Larke,Jr., G.C.Shinn (Head), C.
D. Townsend; Associate Professors K.
E. Dooley, T. H. Murphy, M. Piña, Jr., C. C. Torres, J.D.Townsend,
T. A. Vestal; Assistant Professors B.
L. Boyd, S. R. Cummings, C. D. Elbert, J. F. Harlin, J. R. Lindner,
T. A. Rutherford, G. J. Wingenbach; Senior
Lecturer D. W. Dunsford
102. Critical Issues in Agricultural Leadership
and Education. (1-0). Credit 1. I, II
An identification of the roles of agricultural
leadership and education and their relationship to the broader
fields of agriculture and life sciences; concepts essential
to understanding issues critical to the future of agriculture.
285. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4.
Directed study of selected issue in field of
agricultural or leadership education with emphasis on collection,
synthesis and interpretation of information. Prerequisite:
Approval of department head.
301. Topics in Agricultural Leadership
and Education. (1-2). Credit 2. I, II
Topics in education and leadership dimensions
of agriculture, food and fiber systems, and natural resources;
development of aims and functions of agricultural leaders and
educators. Prerequisite: AGED 102.
325. Instructional Design in Agricultural
Science. (2-0). Credit 2. I
Instructional design as it relates to teaching
agricultural science, including topics on effective teaching,
principles of learning, learning styles, lesson planning, instructional
media and teaching methods. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
327. Program Planning in Teaching Agricultural
Science. (1-2). Credit 2. I, II
Planning and supervising experiences and activities
for students enrolled in secondary agricultural science programs.
Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department
head.
340. Professional Leadership Development.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
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 of evaluating; ethical
consideration for leaders. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
341. Team Learning. (3-0). Credit 3.
Team development theory; emphasizes research
on team member behaviors, team decision making models and positive
conflict in team environments. Prerequisite: AGED 340.
342. Learning Organizations. (3-0). Credit
3.
Social systems language and archetypes; systems
thinking theory including mental models, mastery, team learning,
concept models of human organizations. Prerequisite: AGED 340.
343. Human Resource Management in Agriculture
and Life Sciences. (3-0). Credit 3.
Principles, theories, concepts, techniques and
applications for managing human resources in food and agricultural
organizations and in local communities; attracting, staffing,
training, developing and compensating human talent. Not intended
for majors in business. Prerequisites: AGED 340; junior or
senior classification.
380. Workshop in Agricultural Education.
Credit 1 to 4.
The study, understanding and solution of human-agricultural
problems based on theory learned in the classroom, library,
laboratory and fieldwork completed by individuals and teams.
May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
384. Early Field Experience. (2-3). Credit
3.
Early experience for students preparing to teach
agricultural science in public schools of Texas; learning theories,
individual differences, teaching methods, classroom management
curriculum, school climate and culture, teacher roles and responsibilities.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
400. Public Leadership Development. (3-0).
Credit 3.
Major issues in the study of public leadership,
development of leadership skills, and a field investigation
done in conjunction with local public leaders. Prerequisites:
Junior classification and approval of instructor. Cross-listed
with ENGR 400 and POLS 400.
422. Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture.
(3-0). Credit 3.
Selected topics on the diversity of human resources
in agriculture; emphasis on working in a multicultural society
and developing a sensitivity toward different cultures; explores
the interrelationships between the contributions of diverse
individuals and the state, nation and global success of agriculture.
Prerequisite: Junior classification.
425. Learner Centered Instruction in Agricultural
Science. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Preparing curriculum materials for secondary
agricultural science and adult education programs. Prerequisites:
AGED 301; senior classification; or approval of department
head.
426. Methods in Adult Agricultural Education.
(2-0). Credit 2. I, II
Planning educational programs for adults in
agriculture. Developing skill in use of group processes in
teaching. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of
department head.
436. Student Teaching in Agricultural Education.
(2-12). Credit 6. I, II
Planning for and teaching vocational agriculture
in selected high schools in Texas; includes one-half semester
student teaching. Prerequisites: Senior classification; completion
of the prerequisite sequence of professional courses in agricultural
education; full admission into student teaching.
440. Principles of Technological Change.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Processes by which professional change agents
influence the introduction, adoption and diffusion of technological
change. Applicable to persons who work closely with people.
Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department
head.
441. Agricultural Extension Organization
and Methods. (3-0). Credit 3.
Cooperative extension in agriculture and home
economics; development, objectives, organization, program building
and methods of teaching. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
442. Professional Communications in Agriculture
and Life Sciences. (2-2). Credit 3.
Technological communication theory; instructional
and presentation models; teaching strategies; multimedia development.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
481. Seminar. (1-0). Credit 1. I, II
Review of current literature and research as
related to program development in light of legislation and
policies affecting education in agriculture. Prerequisite:
Approval of department head.
484. Field Experience. Credit 1 to 6 each
semester. I, II, S
An on-the-job supervised experience program
conducted in the area of the student's specialization. Prerequisites:
Senior classification; 2.0 GPR; approval of department head.
485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4 each
semester. I, II, S
Directed individual study of selected problem
in field of agricultural or extension education with emphasis
on collection, analysis and presentation of information. Prerequisite:
Approval of department head.
489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.
Special topics in an identified area of agricultural
education. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval
of department head.
494. Internship. Credit 1 to 6. I, II,
S
Supervised internship and independent study
related to student's professional interest. Prerequisites:
AGED 301; junior or senior classification; 2.0 GPR; approval
of instructor.
