2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Communications and Agricultural Education
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Jason Ellis, Head
Gaea Hock, Director of Graduate Studies
301 Umberger Hall
785-532-5804
Fax: 785-532-5633
http://www.communications.k-state.edu/
Agricultural Communications
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AGCOM 100 - Agricultural Communications Orientation Credits 1
Orientation to the agricultural communications and journalism industry, on-campus resources, and college-level skill building.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 110 - Introduction to Agricultural Communications Credits 2
Introduction to agricultural communications programs, activities, careers, and trends. This course will cover audience analysis across media platforms, Associated Press writing style, and understanding target audiences.
Note
Two hours lecture per week.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 210 - Layout and Design Principles Credits 3
This course uses leading industry-adopted software to develop printed communications pieces to the point of being “printer ready”, addressing design concepts and layout aspects critical to successfully printing a project. Assignments will integrate software functionality and design concepts with print production technology requirements.
Note
Lecture.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGCOM 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Aesthetic Interpretation
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AGCOM 222 - Agricultural Business Communications Credits 3
Written communications as used in agricultural industries. A writing course emphasizing the tools and techniques of writing memos, letters, short and long reports, proposals, and presentations.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 100
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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AGCOM 286 - Topics in Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications Credits 0-3
Examination of current topics in undergraduate agricultural communications.
Note
Consent of instructor
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
-
AGCOM 296 - Problems in Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications Credits 1-3
Independent guided studies in any of the many fields associated with agricultural and natural resources communications.
Note
Consent of instructor
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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AGCOM 300 - Careers in Agricultural Communications Credits 3
This course provides students with advanced knowledge regarding careers in agricultural communications. Students will learn about how to find, apply for, and manage a position in agricultural communications, including topics related to job search, professional development, workplace conflict, portfolio development, interview skills, writing in a professional environment, and salary negotiation. An emphasis in workplace ethics through case studies and service learning will be provided.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing AND AGCOM 110 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
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AGCOM 310 - Communicating in the Agricultural Industry Credits 3
The purpose of this course is to help students identify the influence of communication styles and theories related to issues in agriculture and natural resources. The course will build skill in oral and visual communication through formal and informal presentations and discussions.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 345 - Application of Layout and Printing Techniques in Agriculture and Natural Resources Credits 3
This course advances students’ understanding of how industry-adopted software and hardware are used to develop printed communications pieces, going from individual application functionality to application integration for developing and managing production projects.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGCOM 210 or MC 341.
Typically Offered
Fall
Crosslisted
MC 345
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AGCOM 410 - Agricultural Student Magazine Credits 1-5
Planning, interviewing, and preparing stories, headlines, layouts, advertising, and editing, for the Kansas State Agriculturist published by students in the College of Agriculture.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGCOM 345 and MC 200, MC 221 or MC 280.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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AGCOM 420 - Topics in Agricultural Communications Credits 1-3
Discussions of topics, studies, and activities important to agricultural communications.
Note
Consent of instructor
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGCOM 425 - Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Communications Credits 0-3
This course uses qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods to conduct an agricultural and environmental communications research project. A faculty coordinator will assist students through the stages of conducting a research project and reporting its outcomes.
Note
Instructor permission
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AGCOM 435 - Video in Agriculture and Food Credits 3
Theory of visual storytelling is combined with basic and intermediate video camera and non-linear editing instruction to produce TV documentaries, magazine-type stories, and personal videos for web and broadcast distribution.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing AND AGCOM 110 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Spring
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AGCOM 550 - Internship in Agricultural Communications Credits 1-3
The intern works in a professional capacity in areas such as print journalism, electronic media, advertising, photography, and public relations. Student is supervised by a professional and a faculty member. One hour of credit for each four weeks of supervised work. Internship report and presentation required.
Note
Independent study. Instructor permission.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGCOM 300
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGCOM 590 - New Media Technology Credits 3
This course focuses on the study and application of emerging “new media” technologies to effectively communicate information and market products and programs to general and targeted audiences. Students will study underlying communication theories such as Roger’s Theory of Innovation Diffusion to provide a context of how society adopts and incorporates new technology.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing AND AGCOM 110 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 600 - Capstone Seminar in Agricultural Communications Credits 3
A capstone experience and project for agricultural communications and journalism students. Includes analysis of trends and issues in the field and discussion of communications planning.
Note
Three hours lecture a week
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisites: AGCOM 310, AGCOM 435, and AGCOM 590.
Typically Offered
Spring
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AGCOM 610 - Crisis Communication Credits 3
Focus is placed on the application of effective crisis communication practices and techniques. Students will learn relevant interpersonal and organizational communication theory, assess/evaluate organizational risks, and develop a crisis communication plan. Students will partner with a community business to create and deliver a comprehensive crisis communication plan.
Note
Three hours lecture a week. Prerequisite or instructor permission.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing AND AGCOM 110 OR Concurrent Enrollment.
Typically Offered
Spring
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AGCOM 635 - Advanced Multimedia Production in Agriculture and Food Credits 3
Provides an understanding and application of advanced digital media production techniques. This is a “practicum-based” course focused on creating multimedia products for educational purposes. Students will create short-format, multi-media pieces on both agricultural research and activities conducted at Kansas State University and the Kansas agriculture industry.
Note
Instructor permission.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGCOM 435 or MC 301
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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AGCOM 650 - Study Experience in Agricultural Communications and Journalism Credits 3
Seminar and travel course to prepare students before and after the experience and for students to analyze, critique and report their experiences associated with study tours and short courses.
Note
Instructor permission
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGCOM 712 - Environmental Communication Credits 3
Combines theoretical discussions with practical experience regarding communication about environmental issues and provides introduction to natural and applied science topics related to the communications plan.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Typically Offered
Spring
Crosslisted
MC 712
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AGCOM 716 - Technical Communication in Agricultural Education and Communications Credits 1
Audience identification, writing, editing, formatting and production of social science-based materials for publication. Communicating information relevant to human subject research in agriculture, natural resources, and life sciences to research peers.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
-
AGCOM 717 - Proposal Development in Agricultural Education and Communications Credits 1
Assist graduate students in the preparation of their thesis or dissertation research proposal. Students will produce the first three chapters of their thesis by the end of the course.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
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AGCOM 718 - Grantwriting in Agricultural Education and Communications Credits 1
Experience of navigating the research grant writing process, covering the process from idea conception through planning, proposing, receiving, executing grant-funded projects. Independent grant proposal as a major assignment in this course.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 733 - Graphical Design and Theory in Agricultural Communications Credits 3
Graphic design and software skills specific to industries in Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences using industry-standard software to prepare text and graphics and package them for use in print production.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Summer
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AGCOM 738 - Utilizing Online Media in Agricultural Communications Credits 3
Identify agricultural audiences, conduct analyses, and use results to evaluate and produce online media that utilizes design fundamentals, visual communication theories, and new media technology.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Summer
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AGCOM 786 - Topics in Agricultural Communications Credits 1-3
Examination of current topics in agricultural communications.
Note
Varied specialized topics will be offered so course may be repeated.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGCOM 800 - Foundations of Agricultural Communications Credits 3
Historical foundations of agricultural communications philosophical concepts, changes over time, industry today and the future. In-depth analysis and discussion of communication theories, application and current issues.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 810 - Scientific Communication Credits 3
Written, visual, and oral communications for scientists. Attention is focused on literature reviews, scientific papers, graphics, poster presentations, and oral paper presentations. Grant applications, ethics, and communications with non-science audience are discussed.
Note
Three hours lecture per week. Instructor permission.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 814 - Graduate Studies in Leadership Communication Credits 3
This course examines the intersections of community-engaged scholarship and leadership through practices of relationship, story, strategy, and action. Students are introduced to resources and opportunities for pursuing public engagement, community-engaged scholarship, and successful program completion.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Crosslisted
COMM 814, LEAD 814
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AGCOM 815 - Seminar in Leadership Communication Credits 1
This seminar provides doctoral students opportunities for collaboration and mentorship with peers, faculty, and visiting scholars, and exploration of career pathways in public engagement.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Crosslisted
COMM 815, LEAD 815
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AGCOM 820 - Communicating Ethical Issues in Agriculture Credits 3
This course provides an introduction to communicating ethical theories in the context of agriculture. Ethical theory and current research are used to critique contemporary issues in agriculture.
Note
Three hours of lecture a week.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
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AGCOM 830 - New Media Technology Credits 3
This course focuses on the study and application of emerging “new media” technologies to effectively communicate information and market products and programs to general and targeted audiences. Students will study underlying communication theories such as Roger’s Theory of Innovation Diffusion to provide a context of how society adopts and incorporates new technology.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 840 - Diffusion of Innovations Credits 3
This course introduces a structured approach for dealing with the organizational and human aspects of technology transition, including the key concepts of resistance and change management, organizational change, communications, and processes by which professional change agents influence the introductions, adoption, and diffusion of technological change.
Note
Great Plains Ag*IDEA Course Delivery.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGCOM 844 - Theory in Agricultural Communications Credits 3
The study of major communication theories and theorists in the context of agricultural communications.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGCOM 845 - Approaches to Public/Community Engagement Credits 3
The course will provide students a survey of key concepts and theoretical frameworks associated with deliberative democracy and public engagement. A specific focus will be given to how forms of community-engaged scholarship intersect course content in both theory and practice.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Crosslisted
COMM 845, LEAD 845
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AGCOM 850 - Knowledge Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources Credits 3
Knowledge Management is a discipline that takes a comprehensive, systematic approach to the information assets of an organization by identifying, capturing, collecting, organizing, indexing, storing, integrating, retrieving and sharing them. This strategy turns an agricultural and natural organization’s intellectual assets into greater productivity and increased competitiveness. It encourages collaboration for the sharing of expertise and knowledge of the best practices. This course examines knowledge management as it is emerging and being applied in agriculture and natural resources.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
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AGCOM 890 - Master’s Project Credits 1-2
The project is designed for students to complete a practitioner-based scholarly project that integrates theory, research and application in relationship to a current need or issue approved by the student’s supervisory committee. While research is included in this project, the focus will be on demonstrating an ability to apply the knowledge and skills learned within the context of a for-profit or not-for-profit enterprise, school, community, organization or policy process.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGCOM 899 - Master’s Thesis Credits 1-6
Students investigate an academic problem in their chosen area of interest and document this investigation in a thesis. The investigation integrates and applies knowledge from courses in the program to address unstructured problems. The thesis is a practice in applying scientific criteria on a problem or topic approved by the student’s supervisory committee and also is practice in applying scientific methods.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGCOM 916 - Communication Theories and Engagement Credits 3
Focusing on the intersections of communication theory and engagement, this course reviews the paradigmatic evolution of communication theories as they relate to culture, organizations, leadership, social influence, emerging media technologies and other pertinent areas. Additionally, students will be exposed to philosophical and theoretical work pertaining to community engaged research.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Crosslisted
COMM 916, LEAD 916
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AGCOM 945 - Social Science Research for Public Problem Solving Credits 3
This course is a rigorous and applied exploration of the fundamentals of social science research, social sector evaluation, and knowledge mobilization.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Crosslisted
COMM 945, LEAD 945
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AGCOM 999 - Research in Leadership Communication Credits 1-15
Doctoral research demonstrates the candidate’s ability to conduct significant original research related to leadership and communication, to analyze the information obtained from the research, and to present the results in a dissertation format appropriate to the field.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Crosslisted
COMM 999, LEAD 999
Agricultural Education
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AGED 100 - Orientation in Agricultural Education Credits 1
Develop an understanding to the expectations of college and program responsibilities. A foundation of the high quality teaching and secondary agriculture programs. Active learning will include discussions, applications and a day long tour of education systems.
Note
Required of all freshmen entering the Agricultural Education major.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Agricultural Education majors only
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 101 - Foundations of Diversified Agriculture Credits 1
Exploration of the program requirements, responsibilities, methodology, organization, current trends, and issues. Active involvement in discussions of the agriculture industry and design a program plan to meet career aspirations.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 210 - Equipment and Material Management Credits 1
Provides a foundation for teaching and managing laboratories related to power, structural and technical systems. Laboratory safety procedures and practices will be applied to the instructional setting. Includes material selection & management, project planning & design and facility management.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Agricultural Education Major.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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AGED 286 - Topics in Agricultural Education Credits 0-3
Examination of current topics in undergraduate agricultural communications.
Note
Consent of instructor
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
-
AGED 296 - Problems in Agricultural Education Credits 1-3
Independent guided studies in any of the many fields associated with agricultural education.
Note
Consent of instructor
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
-
AGED 300 - Introduction to Agricultural Education Credits 1
Introduction to the program responsibilities, methodology, organization, current trends and issues, and future direction of programs in agricultural education. Students will be actively involved in the discussion and application of course material both in the classroom and in early field experiences conducted as a part of this course.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
-
AGED 301 - Diversified Agriculture Foundations Credits 1
Discussion and exploration of the program requirements, distance learning considerations, organization, current trends, and issues. Design a program plan to meet career aspirations in the agriculture industry.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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AGED 305 - Field Experience in Agricultural Education Credits 1
A course for prospective teachers to help bridge the gap between classroom theory and student teaching. Emphasis will be on observation of and participation in school and community organizations and programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGED 100 or AGED 101 or AGED 300 or AGED 301 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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AGED 400 - Leadership and Professional Development in Agricultural Education Credits 2
This course provides an introduction to the leadership skills needed in the role of FFA advisor and professional agricultural educator including career, professional, and student leadership development and FFA chapter management.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Agricultural Education Major
Typically Offered
Spring
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AGED 430 - Leadership Development in Agricultural Youth Organizations Credits 3
Facilitate leadership development in youth through participation in FFA. Explores youth development stages, how to help youth grow their leadership skills through agriculture youth organizations and activities, and organizational structures.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Agricultural Education majors only
Typically Offered
Fall or Spring
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AGED 433 - Agricultural Project Management Credits 3
Applied project management methodology, tools, and techniques for agricultural industries. Project organization, planning, execution, and communications; the project life cycle; risk analysis; and best practices in project management.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall or Spring
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AGED 434 - Undergraduate practicum in agricultural-related occupations Credits 1-3
Related occupational or professional experiences in approved industry, school, Cooperative Extension Service, or similar agency setting under faculty supervision.
Note
Consent of instructor
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Summer
-
AGED 486 - Topics in Agricultural Education Credits 0-3
Examination of current topics in undergraduate agricultural education.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
AGED 490 - Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Education Credits 0-3
This course uses qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods to conduct an agricultural education research project. A faculty supervisor will assist students through the stages of identifying, conducting and reporting the results of a social science research project connected to an agricultural education topic.
Note
Instructor permission
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGED 500 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture in the Secondary and Middle Schools Credits 3
Principles of teaching applied to content area instruction in the secondary and middle schools; motivation; organization of subject matter; lesson planning; evaluation and reporting; challenging the levels of ability; organization and management of the classroom; methodology and materials of the secondary schools.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: EDCI 315, EDSP 323, and EDCI 320. Concurrent enrollment required for EDSEC 455, EDSEC 477, AGED 520, AGED 600, and EDSEC 525.
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 520 - Block II Lab: Content Area Methods and Field Experience Credits 2
This field-based experience provides the opportunity for students to plan, teach, and evaluate agricultural education lessons within a placement at the middle or secondary level., This practicum also requires students to incorporate reading methods and apply instructional technology in their instruction.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: EDCI 315, EDSP 323, and EDCI 320. Concurrent enrollment required for EDSEC 455, EDSEC 477, AGED 500 and EDSEC 525.
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 533 - Educating the Public about Agriculture Credits 3
Organization and preparation of materials and methods used in educating public audiences about agriculture through non-formal settings, businesses, and extension disciplines.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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AGED 537 - Planning Programs in Extension & Non-Formal Education Credits 3
Principles and procedures used in planning and conducting Extension programs. Including workshops, trainings and 4-H programing.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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AGED 600 - Senior Seminar in Agricultural Education Credits 1
Discussion and application of Block II learning outcomes in the student to professional educator transition. Topics will include professional development, licensure, professional opportunities and the community of Agricultural and Extension Education.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Requisite: AGED 500
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 615 - Laboratory Instructional Techniques in Teaching AgriScience Credits 3
Provides knowledge and skills to design, organize, and conduct programs in agriscience instruction in secondary agricultural education. Experiences in lab planning, safety and student management.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
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AGED 620 - Principles and Philosophy in Agriculture and Career and Technical Education Credits 2
Principles of career and technical education in Kansas and other states and countries; principles and philosophy underlying such education, relation of career and technical education to school objectives and community, state, and national needs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
Crosslisted
EDSEC 620
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AGED 621 - Program Planning in Agricultural Education Credits 3
The program development and planning process; development of guides for teaching and evaluating reimbursable secondary programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Agricultural Education majors only.
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 625 - Inquiry-Based Curriculum in Agricultural STEM and Biotechnology Education Credits 2
Provides students with knowledge of inquiry-based techniques related to STEM and Biotechnology in the context of Agriculture. Students will experience activities, labs, and projects developed for inclusion in secondary agriculture classrooms. The learning environment will be grounded in specific agricultural content area, offered on a rotational basis (ex.comprehensive agriculture, animal systems, plant systems, ag power and technology, etc).
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Agricultural Education Majors only
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
-
AGED 630 - Exploration of Global Agricultural Education Credits 3
Education Abroad for the exploration of the agriculture industry and agricultural education system in an international location.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Spring, Summer
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AGED 635 - Inquiry and Literacy in Agricultural STEM and Biotechnology Credits 3
Knowledge of inquiry-based instruction in STEM and Biotechnology in the context of Agriculture. Literacy and reading techniques will be highlighted. Includes activities, labs, projects, and literacy developed for inclusion in secondary agriculture classrooms.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Agricultural Education majors only
Typically Offered
Fall or Spring
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AGED 704 - Extension Organization and Programs Credits 3
Development and objectives of Cooperative Extension and other university adult education programs; with emphasis on programs and procedures.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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AGED 705 - Organization Problems in Teaching Agricultural Mechanics Credits 2-3
Analysis of the agricultural mechanics course of study; needs and interests of students; learning difficulties; skills and technical knowledge required; correlation with agriculture; application of laws of learning to the teaching process; determination of objectives.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: EDSEC 586.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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AGED 706 - Principles of Teaching Adults in Extension Credits 3
Methods and principles of adult teaching with emphasis on Cooperative Extension Service; application to various adult education programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
-
AGED 732 - Leadership Analysis Through Film Credits 3
Builds upon the study of leadership theory by allowing students to analyze, reflect, synthesize, and apply leadership theories, models and concepts in the context of film. The course materials encourage students to reflect, synthesize, analyze, and apply the information learned from major leadership theories and apply them to various scenarios and situations demonstrated in selected films.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Summer
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AGED 734 - Practicum in Agriculture-Related Occupations Credits 1-6
Related occupational or professional experiences in approved industry, school, Cooperative Extension Service, or similar agency setting under faculty supervision.
Note
Consent of instructor
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
-
AGED 735 - Methods of Technological Change in Agriculture Credits 3
Structured approach for dealing with the organizational and human aspects of technology transition, including the key concepts of resistance and change management, organizational change, communications, and processes by which professional change agents influence the introductions, adoption, and diffusion of technological change.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
AGED 736 - Practicum in Extension Education Credits 1-6
Related occupational or professional experiences in approved industry, school, Cooperative Extension Service, or similar agency setting under faculty supervision.
Note
Consent of instructor
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
-
AGED 737 - Teaching Diverse Learners in Agricultural Education Credits 3
Practical application of learning theories as they apply to diverse learners. Specific instruction relevant to secondary agricultural instructors such as Supervised Agricultural Experience Projects through the lens of diverse students, global leadership and intercultural competence.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Summer
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AGED 738 - Assessing Learning in Agricultural Education Credits 3
Develop an understanding and application of assessment relevant to agricultural education. Students develop, administer, and analyze formal, informal, and performance assessment techniques to monitor and evaluate student learning and guide modification.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
-
AGED 786 - Topics in Agricultural Education Credits 1-3
Examination of current topics in agricultural education.
Note
Varied specialized topics will be offered so course may be repeated.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
AGED 790 - Agricultural Education Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning Credits 3
Principles of teaching applied to agriculture education instruction in the secondary and middle schools including: motivation, organization of subject matter, lesson/unit planning, assessment and reporting, organization and management of the classroom, and methodology and materials of the secondary and middle schools.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Graduate Certificate for Teaching and Learning or Master of Arts in Teaching.
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 797 - Agricultural Education Colloquium I Credits 2
This course explores key concepts within the field of Agricultural Education. Focus will be on advancing the development of disciplinary content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching program.
Typically Offered
Summer
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AGED 798 - Agricultural Education Colloquium II Credits 2
This course explores additional key concepts within the field of Agricultural Education. Focus will be on advancing the development of disciplinary content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGED 797. Enrollment in the Master of Arts in Teaching.
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 799 - Agricultural Education Colloquium III Credits 2
Class explores the content knowledge of the candidate in regards to the Agricultural Education content curriculum, identifies areas of strength and weakness in content knowledge, and provides enrichment and remediation to prepare the candidate for the internship experience.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGED 798. Enrollment in the Masters of Arts in Teaching.
Typically Offered
Intersession
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AGED 800 - Research Methods in Agricultural Education and Communications Credits 3
This graduate-level course will focus on applying the principles, practices, and strategies for conducting research in the social sciences, particularly dealing with the interface of the human dimension in the agricultural and natural sciences.
Note
Great Plains Ag*IDEA Course Delivery.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGED 810 - Social Data Analysis in Communications and Agricultural Education Credits 3
A course in measurement and analysis as related to social science research and evaluation. The course takes an applied approach to organizing data, analyzing data according to research and evaluation objectives and/or hypotheses, using descriptive and inferential statistics, and interpreting data. Students gain practical experience in data entry and using SPSS for calculating statistics through laboratory exercises.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
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AGED 820 - History and Philosophy of Agricultural and Extension Education Credits 3
The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with an examined grounding in the seminal events and people in the history of agricultural and extension education (history), principle divisions of thought (philosophies), and decisions made (policy), resulting in the current state of affairs in agricultural and extension education. The convergence of these factors has a notable impact on the current challenges and future direction of agriculture and extension education.
Note
Great Plains Ag*IDEA Course Delivery.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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AGED 823 - Agricultural Education for Beginning Teachers Credits 1-3
Securing and organizing information and planning teaching activities which will help the beginning vocational agriculture teacher.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Graduation from the curriculum in agricultural education.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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AGED 824 - Young Farmer and Adult Farmer Education in Agriculture Credits 2-3
Organization, objectives, and procedures of conducting young farmer and adult farmer classes. Designed for teachers in service.
Note
Experience in teaching vocational agriculture.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
-
AGED 830 - The History and Leadership of the Land Grant University Credits 3
The course will provide a historical overview of the evolution and development of land-grant colleges/universities. It will reflect on the fundamental beliefs of those who conceptualized and implemented the land-grant college and university system. The course will enable students to examine early public mandates and subsequent successes of these special institutions of higher education, as well as evaluate significant education, research, and public service developments and new initiatives needed for land-grants to effectively serve society in the future. It is expected that students will gain an understanding of and benefits derived from the institutions that comprise the land-grant college and university family, as well as envision developments and opportunities that will mold the future of these special institutions that represent the land-grant legacy.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
-
AGED 831 - Survey Development in Agricultural Education and Communications Credits 3
Provide the expertise required to design and conduct survey research. Instruments (scales/questionnaire) used in data collection processes and acquire the statistical skills necessary to develop and test these survey instruments, SPSS and Qualtrics.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Summer
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AGED 832 - Foundations and Theory of Agricultural Leadership Credits 3
Organizational concepts of leadership; administrative styles and structures; leadership for boards, committees, governmental bodies, and review of societal and political processes.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
-
AGED 834 - International Agriculture and Extension Education Credits 3
This course focuses on a broad range of topic areas in the field of extension education as it impacts agriculture and rural community development. The primary purpose is to further students’ understanding about extension systems’ influence on agricultural development and the interface of agriculture with rural communities throughout the world. Emphasis will be placed upon research, theory, history and conceptual models of extension for establishing a strong philosophical foundation.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring, Summer
-
AGED 838 - Qualitative Design in Agricultural Education and Communications Credits 3
Overview of philosophies, approaches toward, design, data collection, analysis and reporting of qualitative research.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
AGED 840 - Advanced Theory and Methods of Teaching Agriculture Credits 3
This course will use contemporary and foundational theory and research on teaching and learning processes in the application and organization of instructional methods and techniques in formal and non-formal educational settings particularly in agriculture, food and natural resources disciplines.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
AGED 850 - Curriculum Development in Agriculture I Credits 2-3
Curriculum problems; planning local programs in agriculture; developing facilities and plans for meeting current and advanced problems in the teaching of agriculture.
Note
One year of teaching in agriculture.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Spring
-
AGED 852 - Curriculum Development in Agriculture II Credits 2-3
Continuation of AGED 850.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGED 850.
Typically Offered
Summer
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AGED 855 - Field Studies in Agricultural Education Credits 2-3
Planning, organizing, and coordinating the various phases of the local program of vocational education in agriculture.
Note
Experience in teaching agriculture.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
-
AGED 858 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education Credits 3
This course is designed for students who are interested in the development and evaluation of agricultural and extension education programs. The course is designed to help students in the following areas: Acquire an understanding of program development from theory to practice; Strengthen their skills in planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and accounting for educational programs of targeted audiences; and Provide application of program planning and evaluation concepts through experiential learning and class projects.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
-
AGED 859 - Management of Volunteers in Agricultural and Extension Education Credits 3
This course is intended to prepare students to be effective managers of volunteer programs, or to challenge those students already engaged in those roles to improve on their existing skills. Theory will be emphasized in the course, only in so much as it is essential to be grounded in theory in order to apply it. Major topics of the course will include, but are not limited to: volunteer recruitment, training, evaluation and reward. This is an active course where students will be required to be active in and outside of class sessions.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Summer
-
AGED 860 - Program Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education Credits 3
Evaluation principles, models, and procedures used in developing and analyzing agricultural, vocational, technical, and extension education programs; role of comprehensive evaluation in needs assessments, program planning, program implementation, and the marketing of outcomes to major stake-holders; designs for evaluating agricultural and extension programs. Evaluation logic model is presented to identify and describe program inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes.
Note
Great Plains Ag*IDEA Course Delivery.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
-
AGED 880 - Portfolio Development in Agricultural Education and Communications Credits 0-1
The final semester of the MS in Ag Ed and Comm non-thesis/project option requires the completion of a portfolio. Completion, scoring and tracking will be completed through this course.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
AGED 890 - Master’s Project Credits 1-3
Students select and prepare a project designed to improve their professional practice. It may be the construction of a professional portfolio or project to represent the student’s learning throughout the master’s degree program.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
AGED 899 - Master’s Thesis Credits 1-6
A master’s thesis presents the results of an original investigation or a problem or topic within the student’s classroom or educational field approved by the candidate’s supervisory committee.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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