The development of competencies in analyzing, interpreting and reporting the results of analyses of social science data in agriculturally related professions. Students will select appropriate analysis techniques and procedures for various problems, analyze data, and interpret and report the results of statistical analyses in narrative and tabular form. For students who are pursuing doctoral degrees where emphasis is on preparation for a research career, but who also may desire or expect to teach. Provides theory and practice in planning and executing a college-level course. Scheduled practical field experiences under supervision of a professional practitioner in off-campus secondary school systems.
Emphasis includes classroom preparation, teaching, and student evaluation.
Students will enroll in 4 hours for the fall semester and 2 hours for the spring. An understanding of the principles of teaching and learning, selection, and use of teaching methods and materials with emphasis on the role of extension as a part of the community education system. A supervised practical work experience in Cooperative Extension which is designed to give the student an insight to the role of Extension employees and an opportunity to gain professional competence in this area. An emphasis on the framework for applying adult and non-formal education principles to the change process. Emphasis will be given to organization, structures, principles, and theories of administration, personnel management, training and evaluation.