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Office of the University Registrar

2008-09 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
Mino rs : Agricultural Communication, Extension Education, 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.

Two specializations are offered: agricultural education and communication, and leadership development. Each requires core technical agriculture courses and preprofessional education. Department advisers help students in selecting appropriate electives.

Specialization: Agricultural Education
Specialization: Communication and Leadership Development

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. An internship is required for this specialization. In addition, graduates must apply to the Florida Department of Education for certification.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
  • Complete 1 of 3 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: MAC 1140 (or equivalent), BSC 2007/2009L, AEE 3030C (or equivalent)

Semester 2

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs

Semester 4:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs

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

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE-B)3
BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE-B)1
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or
AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S)
3-4
EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development or
EDF 3210 Educational Psychology (GE-S)
3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Elective2
Total 15-16
Semester 2Credits
MAC 1140 Precalculus: Algebra (GE-M)3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Science Elective (GE-B, GE-P)3
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 3Credits
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics (GE-M) or
STA 2122 Statistics for Social Science (GE-M) or general mathematics course (GE-M)
3
RED 3312 Classroom Reading3
Humanities (GE-H, N)3
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
Electives6
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
AEE 3323 Development and Philosophy of Agricultural Education3
AEE 4504 Curriculum and Program Planning for Agricultural Education3
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science4
TSL 4320 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
AEE 4202 Curriculum Development and Assessment Techniques in Emerging Agricultural Technologies3
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
Horticulture or plant science elective3
Agricultural or life sciences elective3
Total 16
Semester 7Credits
AEE 3200 Instructional Techniques in Agricultural Education3
AOM 3220 Agricultural Construction and Maintenance3
Agricultural or life sciences 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 agricultural or life sciences course required: 30 credit hours 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. Coursework focuses on a core of leadership and communication courses that include digital media, campaign strategies, interpersonal skills and presentation development.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
  • Complete 1 of 3 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: MAC 1140 (or equivalent), BSC 2007/2009L, AEE 3030C (or equivalent)

Semester 2

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs

Semester 4:

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs

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

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE-B)3
BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE-B)1
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or
AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S)
3-4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Elective2
Total 15-16
Semester 2Credits
MAC 1140 Precalculus: Algebra (GE-M)3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Science elective (GE-B, GE-P)3
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 3Credits
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (WR)3
Mathematics course (GE-M) (STA 2023 or STA 2122 recommended) 3
Electives with international or diversity focus (GE-D,N)3
Electives3
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, D,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
AEE 4434 Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams3
AEE 4506 Nonformal Teaching Methods and Delivery Strategies3
Total 15
SummerCredits
AEE 4948 Agricultural Communication Internship or approved elective 3
Total 3
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 4930 Communication and Leadership Development Capstone Experience3
AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law3
Approved electives6
Total 12