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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Agricultural Education and Communication (M.S.)

Offered through Communications and Agricultural Education , this master’s of science degree in Agricultural Education and Communication fits the mission of discovery of knowledge, the education of graduate students and the improvement in the quality of life for those we serve. Graduates of this program will include professionals charged with educating the public regarding the breadth and depth of the agricultural industry and those responsible for communicating that information to specific audiences in the agricultural industry as well as the general public.

Research Methods

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EDCEP 816 - Research Methods in Education Credits: 3
EDLEA 838 - Qualitative Research in Education Credits: 3
SOCIO 824 - Qualitative Methodology Credits: 3

Philosophical Context

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EDSEC 620 - Principles and Philosophy of Career and Technical Education Credits: 2-3
AGED 830 - The History and Leadership of the Land Grant University Credits: 3

Theoretical Foundation

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AGED 840 - Advanced Theory and Methods of Teaching Agriculture Credits: 3
AGCOM 844 - Theory in Agricultural Communications Credits: 3

Thesis Research

AGED 810 - Social Data Analysis in Communications and Agricultural Education Credits: 3
AGED 899 - Master’s Thesis Credits: 1-6

Creative Component (Non-Thesis)

AGED 890 - Master’s Project Credits: 1-3

Electives

Note: Additional elective courses available subject to approval by the student’s graduate committee.

AGCOM 610 - Crisis Communication Credits: 3
AGCOM 712 - Environmental Communication Credits: 3
AGCOM 810 - Scientific Communication Credits: 3
AGED 615 - Laboratory and Safety Techniques in Teaching Agriculture Credits: 3
AGED 621 - Program Planning in Agricultural Education Credits: 3
AGED 704 - Extension Organization and Programs Credits: 3
AGED 705 - Organization Problems in Teaching Agricultural Mechanics Credits: 2-3
AGED 706 - Principles of Teaching Adults in Extension Credits: 3
AGED 734 - Practicum in Agriculture-Related Occupations Credits: 1-6
AGED 736 - Practicum in Extension Education Credits: 1-6
AGED 786 - Topics in Agricultural Education Credits: 1-3
AGED 823 - Agricultural Education for Beginning Teachers Credits: 1-3
AGED 824 - Young Farmer and Adult Farmer Education in Agriculture Credits: 2-3
AGED 850 - Curriculum Development in Agriculture I Credits: 2-3
AGED 852 - Curriculum Development in Agriculture II Credits: 2-3
AGED 855 - Field Studies in Agricultural Education Credits: 2-3
AGED 858 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education Credits: 3
AGED 859 - Management of Volunteers in Agricultural and Extension Education Credits: 3
ENGL 510 - Introduction to Professional Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 759 - Studies in Technical Communication Credits: 3
PMC 635 - Methods of Environmental Interpretation Credits: 3
PMC 740 - Advanced Environmental Interpretation Credits: 3