Classes in the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education

Agricultural Economics classes are listed immediately below.
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AGEC-130. Survey of the Food and Agribusiness Industries     Credit 1(1-0)
This course provides an introductory overview of the characteristics, scope and functions of the U.S. food and fiber production/processing/distributing system such as, showing the relationships of input supply, farm production, and product processing - distribution-marketing complex, and their role in meeting food and fiber needs of people; and identification of possibilities and requirements for training and services. (F).

AGEC-240. Introduction to Computers in Agribusiness   Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the growing role of computers as a management aid in agribusiness. Topics covered include: electronic spread sheets, word processing, data base management, telecomputer communication flow charting, etc. Emphasis will be placed on the application of software to agribusiness and agricultural economics analysis. (F).

AGEC-300. Principles of Rural Sociology   Credit 3(3-0)
Social systems, cultural patterns, and institutional arrangements of people in rural environments will be examined. An interpretation of the structure, functioning and change in rural social systems will also be covered. (F).

AGEC-301. Rural Social Problems     Credit 3(3-0)
This course focuses on the problems and solutions of population dynamics, education, religion, health, land tenure, parity income, farm labor, mechanization, housing, poverty, and rural development as they affect the growth of the rural community. (DEMAND)

AGEC-303. Rural Family  Credit 3(3-0)
The course examines the institutional nature of the rural family, its role in the community, including its relationship to educational, religious, welfare and other community organizations. (DEMAND)

AGEC-330. Introduction to Agricultural Economics       Credit 3(3-0)
An application of the fundamental principles of economics to agricultural production, marketing, land tenure, leasing arrangements, financing and related economic problems will be included in this course. (S).

AGEC-405. Statistical Methods in Agricultural Economics I   Credit 3(3-0)
This course emphasizes statistical methods with special applications to agricultural problems. The statistical table, ratios, percentages, bar charts, line charts, and frequency distribution are used as analytical tools. (DEMAND)

AGEC-406. Statistical Methods in Agricultural Economics II  Credit 3(3-0)
This course emphasizes statistical methods with special applications to agricultural problems. The time series analysis, sampling theory, analysis of variance, and simple correlation are used as analytical tools. This course is a continuation of AGEC 644. (DEMAND)

AGEC-432. Elements of Farm Management     Credit 3(3-0)
Principles which govern the effective organization and operation of the farm firm will be covered. (F).

AGED-434. Marketing Agricultural Products Credit 3(3-0)
This course emphasizes the principles and practices of marketing as applied to farm commodities. Form, place, time and possession utility, the ultimate consumer's market, the agricultural industries market, the middleman system, exchange market operation and future contracts, price determination, reducing marketing costs will be examined.   Visits will be made to local markets. Prerequisite: AGEC 330. (F).

AGEC-436. Agricultural Prices Credit 3(3-0)
Information regarding agricultural price changes, index numbers, price determination, seasonal and cyclical price movements, storage problems, methods of controlling extreme price fluctuations, and government price policy will be covered. (S).

AGEC-440. Resource Economics  Credit 3(3-0)
This course provides analysis of economic problems of resources use and management; perception of and definition of problems in terms of allocation mechanism; and analysis of economic relationships over time and market externalities with emphasis on welfare implications. Prerequisite: ECON 300. (S).

AGEC-442. Cooperative Marketing     Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers early cooperative movements, principles of cooperatives, importance of cooperatives in the United States, problems of organization, management and operation of cooperative endeavors by farmers in buying and selling. Prerequisites: AGEC 330 and 334. (DEMAND)

AGEC-444. Agribusiness Marketing Analysis Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed to develop an understanding of, and skill in, the marketing decision-making process. Emphasis will be placed on the competitive marketing environment and the analytical tools needed by the firm to make sound strategic marketing decisions. Case studies and marketing simulation games will be used when appropriate. (DEMAND)

AGEC-446. Financial Management of Agribusiness Firms  Credit 3(3-0)
Principles and techniques of management of short-term and long-term capital will be covered. Financial analysis, and special problems related to the acquisition and use of funds will also be examined. Case studies and financial simulation games will be used when appropriate. (F).

AGEC-505. Rural Standards of Living Credit 3(3-0)
This course examines the consumption behavior in the main community groups of our rural society as well as the poverty threshold and the plight of the rural poor. (DEMAND)

AGEC-506. Special Problems in Rural Sociology   Credit (2 to 4 hrs)
This course includes work on problems in the rural society under the guidance of a faculty member. (DEMAND)

AGEC-530. Economics of Food Distribution  Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers the description of market structures and operations in the processing and wholesale and retail distribution of food and the effect of industrial organization and government regulations on the efficiency of the market and consumer demand for food. (DEMAND)

AGEC-599. Independent Study I Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed to provide academic credit to students of advanced undergraduate standing who are on cooperative internship or apprenticeship programs when the nature of the assignment warrants such credits. (F; DEMAND)

AGEC-630. Rural Development Seminar Credit 3(3-0)
This course will discuss current issues in rural and agricultural development in the U.S. and in developing countries. There will be a review and discussion of current literature and reports or proposals on rural or agricultural development programs and policies. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chairperson. (DEMAND)

AGEC-632. International Agricultural Trade Policy                   Credit 3(3-0)
This course includes a review of economic and welfare theory applications relative to trade of agricultural commodities. Topical issues include the analysis of linkages among commodity programs, fiscal and trade policies for the U.S. and other countries in an interdependent world, development of an understanding of international institutions and their role in formulating aliments of strategic agricultural trade policy. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGEC-634. International Agribusiness Marketing                Credit 3(3-0)
This course will examine and analyze the series of problems, issues, policies, regulations and procedures relevant to the global marketing of agricultural and related commodities by agribusiness firms. Emphasis will be on combining firm-level agribusiness marketing concepts with international agribusiness marketing and export management practices; including the development of international agribusiness marketing plans and case studies from international agribusiness firms. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGEC-638. Special Problems in Agricultural Economics  Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed for students who desire to work out special problems in the field of agricultural economics; problem definition, formulation and investigation will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chairperson. (F).

AGEC-640. Agribusiness Management               Credit 3(3-0)
This course focuses on methods of research, plans, organization, and the application of management principles. Part of the student's time will be spent in consultation with agribusiness firms. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

AGEC-641. Special Problems in Agribusiness Management   Credit 3(3-0)
This course relies heavily on case studies and simulation models to help make decisions and solve problems faced by agribusiness managers. Also, students will be exposed to quantitative techniques for analyzing and solving problems confronting the firm. Emphasis is placed on applying theoretical concepts to the real-world decision-making environment. Prerequisites: Ag. Econ 640, or consent of instructor.

AGEC-642. Seminar in Agricultural Economics     Credit 3(3-0)
Discussion of reports and an appraisal of current literature on agricultural problems will take place. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chairperson. (DEMAND)

AGEC-648. Appraisal and Finance of Agribusiness Firms    Credit 3(3-0)
This course evaluates principles of land valuation, appraisal and taxation. Special areas include the role of credit in a money economy, classification of credit, principles underlying the economic use of credit and the role of the government in the field of credit.

AGEC-650. Human Resource Development              Credit 3(3-0)
This course focuses on the analysis of human resources in relation to changing agricultural production technology in rural areas. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGEC-675. Computer Applications in Agricultural Economics  Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed to provide students with the tools to utilize computers for agricultural decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing existing software packages for microcomputers and mainframe computers to make financial, economic and quantitative analysis of farm and agribusiness-related problems. Prerequisites: Ag. Econ. 330 or Econ. 330.

AGEC-705. Statistical Methods in Agricultural Economics Credit 3(3-0)
Advanced topics on analysis of variance, regression, correlation, multistage sampling and probability are covered in depth. Prerequisite: Ag. Econ. 646.

AGEC-708. Econometrics                   Credit 3(3-0)
This course focuses on the application of econometric techniques to agricultural economic problems, theory and estimation of structural economic parameters. Prerequisite: Ag. Econ. 705.

AGEC-710. Microeconomics                 Credit 3(3-0)
Price theory and the theory of the firm are covered comprehensively. The decision-making units in our economy and their market relationship are also examined.

AGEC-720. Macroeconomics                 Credit 3(3-0)
A continuation of aggregate economics, with emphasis upon measurement, growth and fluctuation of national income is the focus of this course.

AGEC-725. Research Methods in Agricultural Economics  Credit 3(3-0)
The philosophical bases for research methods used in agricultural economics are discussed. Alternative research methods are compared with respect to their dependence on the concepts of economic theory, mathematics and statistics. Alternative approaches to planning research projects are evaluated.

AGEC-730. Rural Development             Credit 3(3-0)
This course focuses on the application of economic theory, alternative growth models, requirements for growth, and quantitative techniques to problems concerning rural economic development and growth with emphasis on agriculture.

AGEC-732. Agricultural Policy                   Credit 3(3-0)
Advanced analysis of the role of agriculture in the general economy and of economic, political and social forces which affect development of agricultural policy is the substantive focus of this course.

AGEC-734. Agricultural Marketing and Interregional Trade Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed to apply basic economic theory to interpret the essential components of the domestic and international marketing process for agricultural products. The primary focus will be on the spatial, temporal and form dimensional of market price analysis with significant emphasis on regional interrelationship and specialization, current trade issues and the rational for trade. Specifically, students enrolled in this course will receive intensive instruction in the complex organization and function of the world's food marketing system.

AGEC-735. Economic Development              Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed to analyze factors and issues involved in the process of economic growth and development, with emphasis on developing countries. The theories, problems, objectives and strategies of development, including major policy issues, resources, and constraints of alternative strategies are discussed. The role of capital, technology, agriculture and international trade in the development process are examined.

AGEC-736. Agricultural Marketing Problems and Issues  Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed to examine current complex problems in agricultural marketing and methods of developing solutions.

AGEC-738. Theory of International Trade                  Credit 3(3-0)
The principal aim of this course is to familiarize the student with the fundamental mechanisms and theory (pure and monetary) of international trade. Selected topics will include the law of comparative advantage, gains from trade, factor endowments and growth theories, commercial policy, foreign exchange and the balance of payments, and the monetary and portfolio balance mechanisms. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGEC-740. Production Economics                Credit 3(3-0)
This course focuses specifically on production economics theory in a quantitative framework. Technical and economic factor- product, factor-factor, and product-product relationships in single and multi-product firms under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition in both factor and product markets are topical areas.

AGEC-750. Social Organization of Agriculture              Credit 3(3-0)
This course is designed to analyze the status and role of agriculture in rural societies from a sociological perspective. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the organizational structure of agriculture and the intended and unintended consequences of rapid technological change on agriculture.

AGEC-756. Agricultural Price Analysis                 Credit 3(3-0)
The use of price information in the decision-making process is the essence of this course. The relation of supply and demand in determining agricultural prices and the relation of prices to grade, time, location, and stages of processing in the marketing system are considered. The course also includes advanced methods of price analysis, the concept of parity and the role of price support programs in agricultural decisions. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AGEC-799. Thesis                  Credit 6(6-0)  

Agricultural Education

AGED-101. Introduction and Orientation Credit 1(1-0)
This course includes a study of the broad base of modern agriculture with emphasis on current trends and opportunities. (F).

AGED-102. Introduction and Orientation Credit 1(1-0)
This course is a continuation of 101 with special emphasis on the development of agriculture as a modern technology and the impact of science on its development. (S).

AGED-300. Introduction to International Agriculture Credit 3(3-0)
This is an introductory course to acquaint students with international agriculture and agricultural developments, including the relationship between agricultural systems in various countries and the impact of world agriculture on the U.S. and other countries. It provides introduction for students who plan careers in agricultural education in the U.S. or other countries. (Demand)

AGED-400. Instructional Technology In Agriscience Education  Credit 3(3-0)
This course will cover the utilization of multimedia instructional tools, and how their applications can  enhance the learning process (F;S). 

AGED-401. Youth Organizations and Leadership Credit 2(2-0)
The practices and procedures of leadership development and the organization of youth groups in secondary schools, agricultural extension, and other community programs will be examined. (F).

AGED-402. Secondary Education in Agriculture Credit 2(2-0)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the historical objectives of vocational education and agriculture, the problems in the area of secondary schools, and some solutions. (S).

AGED-403. Adult Education in Agriscience and Extension Education  Credit 3(3-0)
Principles and techniques for organizing educational programs for adults involved in the food and fiber system. (F;S).

AGED-501. Materials and Methods of Teaching Agricultural Education and Extension Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers the principles of teaching as applied to agriculture in secondary schools and cooperative extension. Preparing and using lesson plans and organizing teaching aids to meet educational and community needs will also be a part of this course. Prerequisites: AGED 400, 401, and 402; PSYC 320. (F).

AGED-502. Student-Teaching Credit 6(6-0)
Students will be required to spend a minimum of twelve weeks in an approved teaching center doing observation and directed student-teaching. Prerequisite: AGED 501. (F;S).

AGED-503. Evaluation and Problems in Teaching Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers the process of discovering and analyzing problems in the field; program building, and evaluation of instruction in agricultural education and extension. This will include an appraisal of all phases of teaching. Prerequisites: AGED 501 and 502. (F;S). 

AGED-520.  Special Problems in Agricultural Education and Extension                        Credit 1-6(1-6)
Special work in problems dealing with Agricultural Education and Extension will be examined.  (Enrollment by permission of department)

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate

AGED-600. Youth Organization and Program Management Credit 3(3-0)
Principles, theories, and practices involved in organizing, conducting, supervising and managing youth organizations and programs will be examined. Emphasis will be on the analysis of youth organization and programs in vocational and extension education. (SS).

AGED-601. Adult Education in Vocational and Extension Education Credit 3(3-0)
This course is a study of the principles and problems of organizing and conducting programs for adults. Emphasis is given to the principles of conducting organized instruction in agricultural education, extension and related industries. (F).

AGED-607. Environmental Education Credit 3(3-0)
This course examines the principles and practices of understanding the environment and the interrelated complexities of the environment. The course will include a study of agricultural occupations related to the environment and materials that need to be developed for use by high school teachers of agriculture and other professional workers. (S).

AGED-608. Agricultural Extension Organization and Methods Credit 3(3-0)
The principles, objectives, organization, program development and methods in cooperative extension will be examined. (F).

AGED-609. Community Analysis and Rural Life Credit 3(3-0)
This course is the study of the educational processes, structure and function of rural society, and the role which diverse organizations, agencies, and institutions play in the education and adjustment of rural people to the demands of modern society. (SS) (Demand)

AGED-610. International Education in Agriculture Credit 3(3-0)
This course examines formal and informal agricultural education systems and related situations and processes which influence agricultural development in developing countries. Included are the nature and scope of the world food situation, the rationale and extent of U.S. involvement in development efforts, and the agencies and organizations involved and procedures they use. Educational programs that will enable families to improve their quality of life will be emphasized. (Demand)

AGED-611. Special Problems In Agricultural Education And Extension  Credit 1-6(1-6 repeatable)
Special work in problems dealing with Agricultural Education and Extension will be examined.   Students should be at the graduate level or be working on their lateral or provisional license in agricultural education.  (Enrollment by permission of department.)

AGED-612. Field Studies In Agricultural Education>Credit 1-6(1-6 repeatable)
Field Studies involved in Agricultural and Extension Education. (Enrollment by permission of department.)

Agricultural Education Capstone:

AGED 798 Seminar in Agricultural Education (1 credit hour) - NEW COURSE:
This course is designed for students who are in their last semester of their Master's program.   The course focuses on the needs and expectations of being a Master Teacher and a leader in agricultural education.   Students will be expected to present their Master Teacher portfolio at the end of the course.   Students will also present seminars based on topics related to the overall themes, competencies, standards of the Agricultural Education Master's Program.    Prerequisite: Last semester of the Master's Program. 

Research/Program Evaluation Core:

AGED 703 Scientific methods in Educational Research I (3 credit hours) REVISED TITLE AND COURSE:
This advance class covers methods in investigation and experimentation used, accompanied by the ability to locate, read and critically examine studies made in both educational pedagogy and agricultural education.    Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, evaluate and infuse educational research into their educational occupation. Students will conduct, under the direction of the instructor, a research educational based project on their present agricultural educational experience.    

AGED 708 Scientific methods in Educational Research II (3 credit hours - Thesis Option) NEW COURSE:
This course covers advanced techniques in qualitative and quantitative research methodology focusing on the formulation of substantive research questions, problems or issues.   Students will learn to apply a variety of educational research procedures such as ethnographic methodologies, evaluation research and case studies, qualitative choice models, nonparametric and parametric statistical methods and quasi-xperimental techniques for field research and general linear models.   Students will conduct, under the direction of the instructor, a research educational based project on their present agricultural educational experiences.  Prerequisite: AGED 703

AGED 799 MS Thesis Research (6 credit hours - Thesis Option) NEW COURSE:
Master of Science thesis research under the supervision of the thesis committee chairperson, leading to the completion of the Master's thesis.   This course is only available to thesis option students Prerequisite: Permission of Advisor 

AGED 795 Agricultural Industry Internship (4 credit hours - Non-thesis Option) NEW COURSE:
Students will spend five weeks (minimum of 200 hours) working for an agricultural company or organization.   During this experience, students will be expected to work in different areas of the company or organization.   A formal journal will be required to show evidence of learning objectives, experiences and reflections of how information and skills learned can be adapted to the student's educational occupation.   The student, teacher educator and company/organization representative will establish activities to be accomplished for the five-week experience.   The experience will be aligned with the subject matter in which the student is involved with in his/her educational occupation. Prerequisite: AGED 700 (LE)

AGED 797 Agricultural Education Program Management Plan Project (4 credit hours - Non-thesis Option) NEW COURSE:
Students in the Non-thesis option will be required to put a management plan together for their educational occupational program.    The plan will include research on the needs and expectations of the educational program and the evidence that either shows compliance or plans to meet the programs needs.   Students will work with their committee to establish the requirement of the plan and evidence which will be required to meet the plans expectations.   Students will present their plan in AGED 796. Prerequisite: AGED 700 , 703 and 710

AGED 796 Master's Non-thesis Project Seminar (1 credit hour - Non-thesis Option) NEW COURSE:
This seminar will focus on the needs of bringing agricultural education programs up to date with public requirements and the success of all students.   Students will be required to do outside reading in current educational trends in agricultural education and critique them.   Students will present two seminars in this course.   One will focus on an issue in agricultural education and the second will be based on the students Agricultural Education Program Management Plan. Prerequisite: AGED 797

AGED 710 Program Design, Management, and Evaluation (3 credit hours) NEW COURSE:
The planning, management and development of agricultural educational programs including needs assessment, objectives, development and content and materials selection. Evaluation of instructional programs; formative for program improvement and summative for outcomes accountability. Prerequisite: AGED 700  (LE)

Professional Agricultural Education Coursework Core: 

AGED 700 Advanced Competencies and Portfolio Development (1 credit hour) REVISED  COURSE, TITLE AND DESCRIPTION:
This course will prepare students for the entire Master's Program.   Students will review State mandates and goals.   Students will also be introduced to the Professional Portfolio that is required of all Master's Students on the completion of their program.    

AGED 752 Special Populations in Agricultural Education (3 credit hours) REVISED COURSE, TITLE AND DESCRIPTION:
This advance course will focus on the diverse needs of students for learning to take place.   Special emphasis will be placed on the instruction of agricultural education to populations of students within economic, gender, ethnic, cultural, political, physical differences.   Students will discover and use educational theory to examine strategies and plans to overcome problems in their educational occupations.   Students will research both legal requirements and expectations that effect what can be done with increase student learning.   Students will be required to develop and present a diversity management plan for their program.  Prerequisite: AGED 700 , 703, 704, 753

AGED 704 Foundation and Philosophy of Agricultural Education (3 credit hours) REVISED COURSE, TITLE AND DESCRIPTION:
This advanced course deals with the development, organization, and philosophical foundations of agricultural education from colonial times to the present.   Emphasis is placed on the role of societal and scientific changes, the federal government, and philosophy and its role in life including the rise of education in America, legislation having an impact on agricultural education, education in agriculture, and current issues in agricultural education on the evolution of agricultural education.   Students will be expected to develop and defend their philosophy of agricultural education based on the foundations and philosophy of Agricultural Education. In additional to the above, students will be expected to research educational topics, critique the current research and present a seminar on their research topic.  (LE)

AGED 751 Agricultural Education Across the Curriculum (3 credit hours) NEW COURSE:
This advance course will center on the application of curriculum development models, theories and processes in agricultural education.    A large portion of the class will be devoted to the integration of agricultural curriculum into other subject areas such as Math, Science, English and History and the integration of other subject matter areas into agricultural education.   Student will evaluate curriculum products and learn to modify curriculum to meet the needs of all students as well as reinforce other curricular areas.   Students will see how content matter can be reinforced as it is taught across all curricular areas.   Students will be expected to present a project based on developing curricular plans and materials that address curriculum integration as related to agricultural education. Prerequisite: AGED 700 (701 for Professional Service Majors), 703, 704, 710

AGED 711 Advance Teaching and Assessment Methods (3 credit hours) NEW COURSE:
This course focuses on advanced concepts and methods relevant for both formal and informal agricultural education presentations, effects that methods may have on individuals involved in the learning experience and demonstrations of proficiency in use of various advanced methodologies, technologies and concepts. Students will focus on human learning development, diversity issues, motivational strategies to plan, use and evaluate student learning.   Students will research and present projects based on the course of study.    Students will keep a reflective journal based on the infusion of  learning methods used in their educational occupations.  (LE) Prerequisite: AGED 700 (701 for Professional Service Majors), 704, 709, 710

Agricultural Knowledge Base Core:

AGED 709/719 Study and Application of Technological Advances and Best Practices to Agriculture (Lecture/Lab, 3 credit hours) NEW COURSE:
This course provides students with an opportunity to observe and study the application of technological advances and best practices in a variety of settings in agriculture.   In addition, students will work to develop a repertoire of skills and techniques that will enable them to select and apply innovations to their own educational settings, particularly the infusion of technology into the curriculum.   The program will draw on the expertise of industry specialists and researchers, field trips and labs will provide hands-on experience.   Prerequisite: AGED 705/715. (LE)

AGED 705/715 Advances in Agricultural Business and Science (Lecture/Lab, 3 credit hours) (705 REVISED TITLE, COURSE DESCRIPTION; 715 NEW COURSE):
Students will review and study the literature on innovations in agri-business/science practices, processes and product technologies.   They will become knowledgeable and articulate about issues related to the role and contribution of science and research to agriculture over time, the development and diffusion of best practices, the impact of specific technological breakthroughs and basic techniques for assessing the efficacy of these. (LE)

AGED 712 Government Policy Analysis and Agriculture and Problem Solving Techniques for Field Settings (3 credit hours) NEW COURSE:
Students will become conversant with basic principles, procedures, and phases of public policy formulation, analysis and decision making.    Students will use agricultural issues/problem and policy as case studies to trace the evolution of an issue/problem/felt need into legislation or policy.   Students will also learn basic techniques for analyzing policy impacts.   Prerequisites: AGED 703

Additional Courses Used In The Professional Service Track: 

AGED 701  Professional Service Seminar (1 credit hour) NEW COURSE
This course will prepare students for the entire Master's Program.   Students will establish goals and objectives for their Master's Program.   Students will also be introduced to the Professional Portfolio that is required of all Master's Students on the completion of their program.  

AGED 753 Teaching and Assessment for Agricultural Professionals (3 credit hours) REVISED TITLE, COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on concepts and methods relevant for both formal and informal education presentations, effects that methods may have on individuals involved in the learning experience and demonstrations of proficiency in use of various educational methodologies, technologies and concepts. Students will focus on human learning development, diversity issues, motivational strategies to plan, use and evaluate student learning.   Students will research and present projects based on the course of study.    Students will keep a reflective journal based on the infusion of  learning methods used in their educational occupations.Prerequisite: AGED 701, 704, 709, 710

Additional Graduate Courses That May Be Used As Electives:

AGED-750  Community Problems   (3 credit hours)
A study of the common problems of the community that relate to agriculture and related areas and of solutions for these problems.

AGED-754 History of Agricultural Education and Extension  (3 credit hours)
Historical development, social and philosophical foundations, and current status in relation to the total vocational education program. Special attention is given to agricultural education and extension as it developed in the United States.