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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Agricultural Education and Communication
College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Hours for Degree: 120
Specializations: Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership Development, Extension Education
Minors: Extension Education, Agricultural Communication, Leadership
Combined-Degree Program: Yes
Website: aec.ifas.ufl.edu/undergrad_program/index.html

This major prepares students for careers in teaching, communication organizations, community and government agencies, and the Cooperative Extension Service.

Three specializations are offered: agricultural education, communication and leadership development, and extension education. Each requires core technical agriculture courses and preprofessional education. An internship is required for each specialization. Department advisers help students in selecting appropriate electives.

Agricultural Education
Communication and Leadership Development
Extension Education

Specialization: Agricultural Education

The agricultural education specialization provides the basic courses for agricultural teacher certification in Florida. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to enter the teacher education specialization and, during their first semester, attain a passing score on the general knowledge portion of the FTCE. In addition, graduates must apply to the Florida Department of Education for certification.

Critical Tracking and Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 1 of 6 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 1083 or higher (not CHM 1025), MAC 1147 (or equivalent), BSC 2007/2009L, AEB 3103 and EDG 2701

Semester 2

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs

Semester 4:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs

Semester 5:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or
AEB 2014 Current Economic Issues, Food and You (3) (GE-S)
4-3
BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE-B)3
BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE-B)1
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (EDF 3110 or equivalent recommended)3
Total 14-13
Semester 2Credits
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE-M) or
MAC 1114 Trigonometry and MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (2+3)
4-5
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Elective3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-B or GE-P)3
Total 16-17
Semester 3Credits
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations3
Humanities (GE-H, N)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
RED 3312 Classroom Reading3
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
CHM 1083 Consumer Chemistry (or higher)3
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Elective3
Mathematics* or elective (GE-M)3
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
AEE 3323 Development and Philosophy of Agricultural Education3
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science4
Horticulture or plant science elective3
TSL 4320 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
AEE 4202 Curriculum Development and Assessment Techniques in Emerging Agricultural Technologies3
AEE 4504 Curriculum and Program Planning for Agricultural Education3
SOS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment3
SOS 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment Laboratory1
ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology and Laboratory or
IPM 3022 Fundamentals of Pest Management or
ENY 3030C Insect Field Biology
3
Agricultural or Natural Resources elective3
Total 16
Semester 7Credits
AEE 3200 Instructional Techniques in Agricultural and Vocational Education3
AOM 3220 Agricultural Construction and Maintenance3
Agricultural or Natural Resources electives10
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
AEE 4224 Special Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education3
AEE 4228 Laboratory Practices in Teaching Agricultural Education3
AEE 4942 Agricultural Education Internship6
Total 12

* Total math required is nine hours. Total agricultural and natural resources courses required is 30 credits in at least four areas.

Specialization: Communication and Leadership Development

Communication and leadership development prepares students for entry into agribusiness and communication positions related to human resource development, corporate training, political interests and agricultural literacy. Course work focuses on a core of leadership and communication courses that include digital media, campaign strategies, interpersonal skills and presentation development.

Critical Tracking and Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 1083, MAC 1147, BSC 2007/2009L, BSC 2008, AEB 3103, MMC 2100

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs

Semester 4:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
  • MMC 2100 must be completed with a grade of C or better

Semester 5:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or
AEB 2014 Current Economic Issues, Food and You (3) (GE-S)
4-3
BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE-B)3
BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE-B)1
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 14-13
Semester 2Credits
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE-M) or
MAC 1114 Trigonometry and MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (2+3)
4-5
BSC 2008 Biological Sciences: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior (GE-B)3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Elective3
Total 16-17
Semester 3Credits
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Mathematics (GE-M)2
Electives7
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
MMC 2100 Writing for Mass Communication (WR)3
CHM 1083 Consumer Chemistry (GE-P)3
AEE 3073 Intercultural Communication (GE-S, N)3
American history or political science elective (GE-S)3
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
AEE 3070C Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
AEE 3414 Leadership Development3
AEE 4031 The Communication Process in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
Approved electives6
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
AEE 4035 Advanced Agricultural Communication Writing (WR)3
AEE 4036 Advanced Agricultural Communication Production3
AEE 3413 Working with People: Interpersonal Leadership Skills3
Approved elective3
Total 12
SummerCredits
AEE 4948 Agricultural Communication Internship (4) or
AEE 4943 Leadership Internship
4
Total 4
Semester 7Credits
AEE 4052 Communication Campaign Strategies in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
AEB 4126 Agriculture and Natural Resource Ethics or
FYC 4114 Ethical Issues in Family, Youth and Community Sciences or
similar ethics course
3
Approved electives6
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
AEE 4434 Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams3
AEE 4506 Nonformal Teaching Methods and Delivery Strategies3
AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law3
Approved electives5
Total 14

Specialization: Extension Education

The extension education specialization prepares students for positions in the Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other community organizations and government agencies. The course of study will focus on nonformal education, designing educational programs, leadership development, teaching/training methods and communications.

A four-credit, six-week internship with the Cooperative Extension Service is required.

Critical Tracking and Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 1083 or higher (not CHM 1025), MAC 1147, BSC 2007/2009L, BSC 2008, AEB 3103, SYG 2000

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs

Semester 4:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs

Semester 5:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or
AEB 2014 Current Economic Issues, Food and You (3) (GE-S)
4-3
BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE-B)3
BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE-B)1
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 14-13
Semester 2Credits
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE-M) or
MAC 1114 Trigonometry and MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (2+3)
4-5
BSC 2008 Biological Sciences: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior (GE-B)3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Elective3
Total 16-17
Semester 3Credits
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Mathematics (GE-M)2
Electives7
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S)3
CHM 1083 Consumer Chemistry (GE-P)3
AEE 3073 Intercultural Communication (GE-S, N)3
American history (GE-H) or political science (GE-S) elective3
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
AEE 3313 Development and Role of Extension Education3
AEE 3414 Leadership Development3
AEE 4031 The Communication Process in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness3
Approved elective3
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
AEE 4506 Nonformal Teaching Methods and Delivery Strategies3
AEB 4126 Agriculture and Natural Resource Ethics or
FYC 4114 Ethical Issues in Family, Youth and Community Sciences
3
AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law3
Approved elective3
Total 12
SummerCredits
AEE 4944 Cooperative Extension Internship4
Total 4
Semester 7Credits
AEB 4224 U.S. Food and Agricultural Policy or
AEB 4274 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy or
AEB 4284 Human Resource Policy
3
AEE 3070C Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
AEE 4052 Communication Campaign Strategies in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
Approved electives6
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
AEE 4500 Program Development and Evaluation3
AEE 4434 Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams3
AEE 3413 Working with People: Interpersonal Leadership Skills3
Approved electives5
Total 14