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Apr 07, 2025
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Agricultural Education Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Mary Christensen, Assistant Dean for Academic Programs
Agricultural Leadership, Education, Communication and Science (ALECS)
Berg Agricultural Hall 162
605-688-5133
Laura Hasselquist, Associate Professor
School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
Wenona Hall 110
605-688-6418
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.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
South Dakota Department of Education
Certification and Licensure
- Completion of an approved bachelor’s Secondary preparation program.
- Completion of an approved South Dakota Indian studies course.
- Pass the state designated content knowledge test or 2.7 GPA in content major coursework.
- Pass the state designated pedagogy test.
- Completion of a Suicide Awareness and Prevention training, available free online through the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Apply online with the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Written recommendation from institution of higher education (SDSU) verifying program completion.
Course Delivery Format
Most courses are delivered by traditional lecture/format, and some are offered by online delivery.
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Academic Requirements
- A grade of “C” or better is required in CMST 101 , ENGL 101 , PSYC 101 , and MATH 103 or higher (if these courses are in your plan of study), and all courses for the major (classes with department/program prefix).
- An overall GPA of 2.5 is required to enroll in any education courses.
Requirements for Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership Major - Agricultural Education Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science System General Education Requirements
- Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6
- Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
- Goal #3 Social Sciences: AIS 211 - South Dakota American Indian Culture and Education (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 (recommended) or ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
- Goal #4 Arts and Humanities:
- Goal #5 Mathematics: SGR #5 Elective Credit: 3
- Goal #6 Natural Sciences: BIOL 101 - Biology Survey I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 2 , BIOL 101L - Biology Survey I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 , CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , and CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
Teaching Specialization Requirements
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements. Total Required Credits: 120
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science | | System General Education Requirements* | 31 Credit Hours | | Major Requirements | 47 Credit Hours | | Teaching Specialization Requirements | 33 Credit Hours | | Electives** | 9 Credit Hours | *System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements. Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program. |
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