Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Leadership Specialization

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Program Coordinator/Contact
Mary Christensen
College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
Agricultural Hall 156
605-688-5133
E-mail: mary.christensen@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. Graduates of the Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership Major - Leadership specialization will be well prepared for employment with agricultural organizations such as breed associations and commodity organizations.

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

have introductory knowledge of animal science, agronomy, and agri-business.
have in-depth knowledge of principles of leadership.
demonstrate effective written and oral communications skills.
ne prepared for a career related to leadership of agricultural organizations.
locate and evaluate information to support 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 and the ability to communicate these topics to the public.
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 - Leadership Specialization: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: ENGL 101 and ENGL 201 Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SPCM 101 Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity : ECON 201 or ECON 202 and SGR #3 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity
: Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics:
MATH 102
Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences: BIOL 101-101L and CHEM 106-106L Credits: 7

Institutional Graduation Requirements

Goal #1 First Year Seminar: AGED 109 or MCOM 109 Credits: 2
Goal #2 Cultural Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility : Credits: 3

College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Requirements: 11

Students who wish to complete a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture must complete a minimum of 11 credits from the approved list of Group 1 courses in Agriculture . Some departments require specific courses from the list, whereas others leave the selection entirely to the student and the advisor.

SGRs, IGRs, and/or Major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Please review major requirements and the Group 1 list to determine if additional courses are required.

ABS 203 - Global Food Systems * ** (G) Credits: 3 (Major Requirement)
AS 101-101L - Introduction to Animal Science and Lab Credits: 3, 1 (Major Requirement)
PS 103-103L - Crop Production and Lab Credits: 3 (Major Requirement)
Group 1 Courses in Agriculture Credits: 1

Major Requirements

ABS 203 - Global Food Systems * ** (G) Credits: 3
ABS 482-582 - International Experience (G) Credits: 2-4
or XXX 494 - Internship Credits: 2-4
or XXX 498 - Undergraduate Research Credits: 2-4
AGEC 479 - Agricultural Policy Credits: 3
AS 101-101L - Introduction to Animal Science and Lab Credits: 3, 1
LEAD 210 - Foundations of Leadership ** Credits: 3
LEAD 310 - Leadership in Context Credits: 3
LEAD 410 - Leadership: Senior Seminar Credits: 1
LEAD/LMNO 435 - Organizational Leadership and Team Development
Credits: 3
LEAD 496 - Field Experience: Leadership in Action Credits: 2
PS 103-103L - Crop Production and Lab Credits: 3
SPCM 215 - Public Speaking (COM) * Credits: 3
or SPCM 410-510 - Organizational Communication (COM) Credits: 3

Capstone Requirement

Select one of the following. Credits: 3-4

ABS 475-475L - Integrated Natural Resource Management and Lab (AW) Credits: 3
AGEC 421-521 - Farming and Food Systems Economics Credits: 3
AGEC 478 - Agricultural Finance Credits: 3
AS 474-474L - Cow/Calf Management and Lab Credits: 3
AS 475 - Feedlot Operations and Management Credits: 3
AS 477-477L - Sheep and Wool Production and Lab Credits: 3
AS 478-478L - Swine Production and Lab Credits: 3
AST 303-303L - Design Management Experience and Lab Credits: 3
AST 463-563 - Agricultural Waste Management (AW) Credits: 3
DS 480-480L/580-580L - Dairy Farm Operations I and Lab Credits: 4
PS 440-440L/540-540L - Crop Management with Precision Farming and Lab Credits: 3
RANG 485-485L - Advanced Integrated Ranch Management and Lab Credits: 3

Electives

MCOM Electives: 2
Electives: 45-48
Select any course from the Advanced Writing list. Common choices include: ABS 475-475L , ADV 371-371L , AGED 404 , AS 389 , AST 463 , DS 490 , ENGL 379 , MCOM 316 , or MCOM 438-438L .