2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership Major - Agricultural Education specialization


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Program Contact/Coordinator
Donald Marshall, Associate Dean
College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
Agricultural Hall 156
605-688-5133
e-mail: Donald.Marshall@sdstate.edu
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Program Information
The Agricultural Education Communication and Leadership Major  is a multidisciplinary program that provides a strong foundation in agricultural sciences. The major allows students the flexibility to select a plan of study based on their interests and skills by choosing one of three specializations: Education, Communication, or Leadership. Students in the Agricultural Education specialization will complete a professional education curriculum, as well as supportive instruction in technical agriculture, basic science, and other competencies. Graduates of the Education Specialization will qualify for a secondary teaching certificate, and will also be prepared for a variety of careers in the agricultural industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Agricultural Education Specialization of the Agricultural Education, Communication, and Leadership Major, students will:

  • Have broad knowledge of animal science, agronomy, agricultural systems technology, and agri-business and be prepared to teach these subjects at the secondary level.
  • Understand education concepts related to effective teaching and learning at the secondary level of education.
  • Be prepared to coordinate an effective program of high school vocational agriculture and serve as FFA advisor.
  • Be prepared for a variety of careers in agricultural production or agribusiness.
  • Locate and evaluate information to aid in decision making.
  • Have sufficient core competencies for effective lifetime learning.
  • Have a broad understanding of global challenges and issues related to food systems and agriculture
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communications skills
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making skills

 

Course Delivery Format
Most courses are delivered by traditional lecture/format, and some are offered by online delivery.

Requirements for Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership Major - Agricultural Education specialization: 120 Credits


Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

System General Education Requirements*: 31


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


  • Goal #1 First Year Seminar:   Credits: 2
  • Goal #2 Cultural Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility:   Credits: 3

Major Requirements: 57-58


Electives: 2-3


Contact advisor for approved agricultural related electives.

Total Required Credits: 120


Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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