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Apr 07, 2025
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Leadership 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
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.
Course Delivery Format
Most courses are delivered by traditional lecture/format, and some are offered by online delivery.
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Requirements for Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership Major - Leadership Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science System General Education Requirements
Major Requirements
- ABS 203 - Global Food Systems [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
- ABS 482 - International Experience Credits: 1-4 (3 credits required)
or XXX 494 - Internship Credits: 2-3
or XXX 498 - Undergraduate Research Credits: 2-3 - AGED 119 - First Year Seminar Credits: 2
- AGEC 479 - Agricultural Policy Credits: 3
Agricultural Electives - Select from the following disciplines: ABS, AGEC, AGED, AS, AST, DS, EES, FS, HO, NRM, PRAG, PS, RANG, VET, or WL Credits: 9 - AS 101 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: 3
- AS 101L - Introduction to Animal Science Lab Credits: 1
- CMST 215 - Public Speaking (COM) [SGR #2, HSDC] Credits: 3
or CMST 410 - Organizational Communication (COM) Credits: 3 - LDR 210 - Foundations of Leadership Credits: 3
- LDR 310 - Leadership in Context (COM) Credits: 3
- LDR 410 - Leadership: Senior Seminar Credits: 1
- LDR 435 - Organizational Leadership and Team Development Credits: 3
- LDR 496 - Field Experience (COM) Credits: 2 (Leadership in Action)
- PS 103 - Crop Production Credits: 2
- PS 103L - Crop Production Lab Credits: 1
Capstone Requirement
Select from the following. Credits: 3-4 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 | 43-46 Credit Hours | | Electives** | 43-46 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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