AEC 4948 Agricultural Communication Internship 2-6 Credits
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade
An individual program whereby students gain supervised experience in agricultural communications including reporting, writing, editing, photography, graphics, broadcasting, advertising or public relations.
Prerequisite: 15 credits of communication and leadership courses with no grade below C. Nine credits must include AEC 3070C, AEC 4031, and AEC 3413 or AEC 4434.
Communication and Leadership Development
Undergraduate
http://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGAGL/AEC_BS/AEC_BS02/
Communication and leadership development prepares students for entry into agribusiness and communication positions related to human resource development, strategic communication, governmental relations, media relations, corporate training and development, and non-formal education. To build the capacity of students within the CLD undergraduate specialization to serve as catalysts in society, they will take a sequence of courses in both communication and leadership to build upon individual skill sets and specific interests of the student. All students within this specialization will further enhance their knowledge and skills in communication and leadership within the context of agricultural and life sciences through courses that will provide them foundations in all forms of communication (digital, speaking, and writing) and leadership (interpersonal, groups and teams, organizations and global) in addition to specific areas such as social media, change, public issues and campaign strategies. Communication and Leadership Development at the University of Florida (UF).
Agricultural Education
Undergraduate
http://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGAGL/AEC_BS/AEC_BS05/
The Agricultural Education specialization provides the basic courses for agricultural teacher certification in Florida. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to enter the teacher education specialization and, during their first semester, attain a passing score on the general knowledge portion of the FTCE. An internship is required for this specialization. In addition, graduates must apply to the Florida Department of Education for certification. This specialization is also offered at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Plant City, Fla. Agricultural Education at the University of Florida (UF).
Agricultural Education and Communication
Undergraduate
http://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGAGL/AEC_BS/
Two specializations are offered: agricultural education, and communication and leadership development. Each requires core technical agriculture courses and preprofessional education. Department advisors help students in selecting appropriate electives.