A major area of concern to teachers of agriculture and county agents will be selected for intensive study at least one semester prior to offering the course. Team teaching with faculty from other departments in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences will be utilized when feasible. Senior standing or relevant experience. Students identify and practice entry-level competencies required in selected agribusiness and natural resource management enterprises. Subject areas organized according to institute needs.
Topics vary from course to course.
May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Developing a philosophy of education including application of administrative concepts in supervising agricultural education programs. Methods of determining course content, organizing teaching modules in logical sequence, equipping shop, teaching agricultural and power mechanics to farm and agribusiness clientele, providing individualized instruction, and developing off-farm experience programs. Seminar, 1-3 cr. Students and faculty review current topics in agricultural education.