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The University of Arizona 1993-95 General Catalog Catalog Home All UA Catalogs UA Home
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Agricultural Education (A ED) Forbes Building, Room 224 (520) 621-1523 Professors Roger T. Huber, Head, (Entomology), Clinton O. Jacobs (Emeritus), Floyd G. McCormick (Emeritus), Kenneth S. Olson, Phillip R. Zurbrick Associate Professors David E. Cox, Glen M. Miller Assistant Professor John F. Elliot The programs of study in agricultural education prepare students for entering careers working with people in a variety of settings. These positions require preparation in basic sciences, technical agriculture, knowledge of the principles and techniques of the teaching-learning process, communication skills and the ability to work with people. The department offers the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with majors in agricultural education and agricultural technology management. The major in agricultural education has two options: teaching education in agriculture and non-formal education. The department also offers programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Master of Agricultural Education. A strong emphasis in international development studies is offered at the graduate level. (See the Graduate Catalog for detailed information concerning graduate programs.) One of the options in the agricultural education major, teacher education in agriculture, prepares students for certified teaching careers at the secondary school or the community college level. Such teaching positions require preparation in the basic sciences, agricultural sciences and technology, communications, and knowledge and application of the principles and techniques of the teaching-learning process through professional education course work. The option in teacher education in agriculture, which leads to teaching, includes course work which meets the requirements for Arizona secondary school teacher certification in agricultural education. In addition, persons who complete the program meet the requirements for Arizona secondary school teacher certification in general science. Any student who plans to become a certificated teacher must be formally admitted to teacher education in agriculture prior to enrolling in professional education course work which includes placement in student teaching (A ED 489). Admission requires the completion of a formal process; including a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 or better, participation in an interview with faculty, and successful completion of any mandated admission tests in effect. Contact a faculty advisor in the department for specific requirements. Degree requirements: Students must complete course work in the appropriate basic skills and proficiencies, as well as the study areas described under the general education requirements in the College of Agriculture section of the General Catalog. The option in teacher education in agriculture requires students to complete 31 units of the following professional education courses: A ED 221, 301, 338a, 409, 485, 496a, 496b, 497a, 497h, 489. In addition, 37 units, including the following course work in agriculture are required: A ED 100, 350, 351; 5 units in plant sciences and/or soil science; 5 units in animal sciences; 5 units in agricultural economics; and 5 units in renewable natural resources. Teacher certification in agricultural education requires a total of 50 semester units of agricultural course work. Contact a faculty advisor in the department for specific Arizona teacher certification requirements. This option has two areas of focus, agricultural or environmental education. Graduates with this option are prepared for a career in agriculture where educational expertise is desired. The non- formal agricultural education focus is similar to the teacher education in agriculture option, except students do not complete student teaching (A ED 489). Students complete other agricultural or related courses in lieu of A ED 489. The non-formal environmental education focus prepares students for a career emphasizing environmental education or for a career in an agency where environmental educational expertise is desired. Degree requirements: Students in either area of focus must complete A ED 221, 301, 305, 439, 496a and 497h. In addition to the previously mentioned courses, students in the non-formal environmental education focus must complete AREC 350, A ED 402 and 422, RNR 316 or ECOL 206, RNR 384 and S W 105/106. Students in this option complete a minimum of 18 credits in agricultural education and/or education. Agricultural Technology Management This major is designed to prepare students to become skilled in the many aspects of agricultural technology, environmental protection, communication, business and economics. Graduates will be prepared for positions in small to large-scale operations where 1) an understanding of environmental complexities, 2) an ability to communicate, and 3) technical competence are important. Employment opportunities include: production/management/sales positions, certified plant/animal protection specialists, and many agricultural service-oriented positions. Students may develop a specific option in consultation with a faculty advisor in the department. For example, options may be developed in plant sciences, renewable natural resources, veterinary science, etc. Students who elect the plant science option will have the courses necessary to qualify for California and Arizona pest control advisor certification. Graduates planning to enter post-graduate programs in the agricultural sciences will have met most admission requirements. [np]Degree requirements: Students must complete course work in the appropriate basic skills and proficiencies, as well as the study areas described under the general education requirements in the College of Agriculture section of the General Catalog. In addition, the following courses are required: ACCT 200, 210, AREC 213, 215, 350, A ED 402, ABE 404, COMM 312, 412, ECOL 206, ENGL 307 or 308, ENTO 201R/L, MAP 330, MATH 118, 119, or 123, 3 units of statistics, PL P 205 and S W 105, 106, 200, 201. Specialized options can be developed by contacting a faculty advisor for specific requirements. 100. Principles and Practices of Agricultural Mechanization (3) Basic principles and operative skills in construction and maintenance which are part of agricultural operations in production and urban agriculture systems. Principles for wood and metal construction, inert gas welding, plasma cutting, and construction of wood and metal projects are included. Major emphasis is placed on safety in the laboratory. 1R, 6L. 221. Introduction to Agricultural Education (1) I Objectives, nature, and scope of formal and non-formal education in agriculture; types of programs; qualifications of personnel; career opportunities. 301. Youth Leadership Development (3) I Characteristics of effective advisors; leadership styles; strategies for the management and organization of youth groups in agriculture; practice in leadership development techniques. 305. Integrated Agricultural Systems (3) I Holistic, integrated soft systems strategies useful for dealing with agricultural problems. Course focuses upon appropriate problem-solving and critical thinking techniques. 338a. The Teaching of Agriculture (4) II (Identical with TTE 338a) 350. Applications in Agricultural Mechanics (3) I The fundamentals of electric power, electric motors, and leveling and measurement, and the internal combustion engine. Subject matter is selected to provide the fundamentals of applied mechanical knowledge and skills basic to urban agricultural mechanization and appropriate for instructional programs in agricultural mechanics at the secondary school level. 1R, 6L. 351. Operations in Agricultural Mechanics (3) II The fundamentals of agricultural power and machinery with emphasis upon applications to urban agricultural mechanization. Competencies include set up, adjustment, lubrication, as well as operation and maintenance of machinery involved in landscape construction, turf installation, turf maintenance, and other machinery specifically suited to urban agricultural mechanization. Selected production agriculture equipment may also be included. 1R, 6L. P, 100. Miller 396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II 402. Agriculture and the Environment: Focus on Pesticides (3) I Concepts, principles and applications of population ecology as related to the impact of pesticide usage on agro-ecosystems, non- target organisms, environmental quality, and the sustainability of agricultural production. Examination of the current regulations governing pesticide use in agriculture. (Identical with ENTO 402 and PL P 402) May be convened with 502. 409. Principles of Vocational Education (2) II (Identical with TTE 409) 422. Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture (3) I Principles and processes of knowledge diffusion and methods of transferring appropriate technology to user/clientele groups. Communicating effectively within organizations. (Identical with AGRI 422) 439. Non-Formal Education (3) II Characteristics and scope of non-formal education. Principles and application of non-formal education methods to diffuse knowledge in extension, adult and continuing education settings. (Identical with HE E 439) May be convened with 539. 485. Teaching Psychomotor Skills in Laboratory Sciences (2) II Methods and procedures in teaching psychomotor operational skills; conducting demonstrations; providing for student and teacher safety; sequencing skills activities; providing and organizing facilities, including micro-teaching demonstrations. 1R, 3L. May be convened with 585. 489. Supervised Teaching in Agriculture (1-8) [Rpt./l] I II Observation and teaching vocational agriculture in the classroom and field under supervision. P, admission to teacher education in agriculture. 496. Seminar a. Instructional Materials Development (3) I Field trip. P, 489 or CR. b. Instructional Materials for Psychomotor Skill Development (1) I P, CR 496a; student teacher placement. 497. Workshop a. Curriculum Development (2) II h. Environmental Topics in Agricultural Education (2) I II P, CR 496a. 502. Agriculture and the Environment: Focus on Pesticides (3) I For a description of course topics, see 402. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report. May be convened with 402. (Identical with ENTO 502 and PL P 502) 539. Non-Formal Education (3) II For a description of course topics, see 439. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research report. (Identical with HE E 539) May be convened with 439. 540. International Extension Education (3) II 1994-95 Critical evaluation of case histories of international extension education models, and integration of successful components into composite models based on cultural, political and educational situations typically encountered in developing countries. 585. Teaching Psychomotor Skills in Laboratory Sciences (2) II For a description of course topics, see 485. Graduate-level requirements include additional assigned readings, demonstrations, lesson presentations, and a position paper. May be convened with 485. 597. Workshop a. Utilizing Occupational Experience Programs (1) [Rpt./3] I II b. Developing Youth Leadership (1) [Rpt./3] I II d. Administration, Management, and Supervision of Non-formal Education (1) [Rpt./3] I II (Identical with HE E 597d) e. Continuing Education in Agriculture (1) [Rpt./3] I II f. Program Planning and Evaluation (1-3) [Rpt./3] I II g. Computer Application in Agricultural and Non-formal Education (1) [Rpt./3] I II (Identical with HE E 597g) n. Environmental Education Issues in Agriculture (1) I II (Identical with HE E 597n) t. Developments in Non-formal Education (1) [Rpt./3] I II (Identical with HE E 597t) 601. Advanced Agricultural Education Methods (3) [Rpt./3] I II Problems in organizing and conducting programs of instruction in vocational and extension education. P, eight units of A ED or education. 615. Investigations and Studies in Agricultural Education (3) I Study and analysis of research literature, methods, techniques and procedures for conducting investigations; selecting a problem and developing plans for a study. 621. Program Planning and Evaluation (3) II Developing and evaluating programs in agricultural teaching and extension; situation analysis, objectives, policies, content, procedures, and evaluative criteria. P, 6 units of agricultural education. |
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