MAJOR IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

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For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

The primary purpose of the major in agricultural education is to prepare students to teach agriculture in high schools that offer agricultural education programs and to work in informal teaching settings such as the Cooperative Extension Service, agribusiness, and other community and governmental agencies. Students may earn a dual major in agricultural education and one of 19 other majors in the College of Agriculture. In addition to the educational experience outlined in this curriculum, the state of Illinois certification requirements call for a minimum of one year or 2,000 hours of employment experience in agriculture. Students completing the teacher certification program will be automatically eligible for dual certification in agriculture and general science. Students are advised that additional course work may be necessary to teach middle grades 6 through 8 after June 30, 1996. Consult the certification officer in 110 Education Building for additional information.

A minimum of 130 hours of credit is required for graduation. A sample program, with the recommended order of courses appears in the Core Curricula in Agriculture section. All students select one of three curricular options.

General Education Requirements

HOURS COMMUNICATIONS
6-7 SPCOM 111 and SPCOM 112; or RHET 105 or RHET 108, and SPCOM 101
3 Additional writing course see footnote 1
HOURS NATURAL SCIENCES
4 BIOL 104--Animal Biology
4 PLBIO 100--Plant Biology
8 CHEM 101, and CHEM 102 or CHEM 103--General Chemistry
3 Mathematics see footnote 1
19 Total
HOURS HUMANITIES see footnote 1
15-16 Total to include one course each in American history, English or American literature, and non-Western culture
HOURS SOCIAL SCIENCES see footnote 1
3 POL S 150--American Government: Organization and Powers
4 PSYCH 100--General Psychology
3 Electives
2 HEALTH/PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT see footnote 1
55-57 Total
Footnotes:
1. Courses chosen from the Council on Teacher Education-approved list.

Professional Education

HOURS COURSES
3 E P S 201--Foundations of American Education
3 EDPSY 211--Educational Psychology
3 VOTEC 309--Vocational Education for Special Needs Learners
3 AG ED 120--Agricultural Education Programs and Principles
2 AG ED 150--Observation and Program Analysis in Agricultural Education
1 AG ED 280--Pre-Internship in Agricultural Education
8 ED PR 242--Educational Practice in Secondary Education
3 AG ED 285--Delivery and Evaluation of Agricultural Education Programs
3 AG ED 310--Methods of Teaching Agriculture
1 AG ED 315--Agricultural Education Seminar
30 Total
HOURS CORE COURSES IN AGRICULTURE
2 AGR 100--Contemporary Issues in Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Systems
4 SOILS 101--Introductory Soils
6 Total

Approved Options

HOURS PRESCRIBED COURSES IN AGRICULTURE
40 Each student must select one of the three agricultural education options. The prescribed agriculture courses and elective agriculture courses must total 40 hours, including the 6 hours listed above, with at least 18 hours completed at the 200 or 300 level, including at least one 300-level course.

Agricultural Mechanization Option

HOURS PRESCRIBED COURSES IN AGRICULTURE
3 AG M 100--Engineering Applications in Agriculture
3 AG M 200--Agricultural Mechanics Shop: Construction Technology
3 AG M 202--Welding Processes, Metallurgy, and Materials
3 AG M 203--Electric Wiring, Motors, and Control
4 AG M 221--Farm Power and Machinery Managment
3-4 Choose from:
AG M 331--Farm Machinery Technology
AG M 333--Agricultural Chemical Application Systems
AG M 341--Engine and Tractor Power
AG M 381--Electrical and Microcomputer Controls for Agriculture
4 AGRON 121--Priciples of Field Crop Science
6-7 Agriculture electives

Horticulture and Natural Resources Option

HOURS PRESCRIBED COURSES IN AGRICULTURE
3 AGRON 221--Biotechnology in Agriculture
3 FOR 101--Introduction to Forestry
3 FOR 283--Introductory Ecology for Educators
3 Choose one:
FOR 290--Urban Forestry
FOR 319--Environment and Plant Ecosystems
FOR 326--Tree Physiology
3 HORT 201--Identification and Use of Woody Ornamental Plants, I
3 HORT 222--Greenhouse Management, or HORT 223--Floricultural Crops Production
3 Choose one:
HORT 226--Bedding Plant Production
HORT 227--Indoor Plant Culture
HORT 230--Herbaceous Perennials
3 PL PA 204--Introductory Plant Pathology
3 AG EC elective
3 AG M elective
4 Agriculture electives

Science and Management Option

HOURS PRESCRIBED COURSES IN AGRICULTURE
3 AG EC 100--Introductory Agricultural Economics
3 AG EC 238--Food and Agribusiness Management
4 AGRON 121--Principles of Field Crop Science
3 AGRON 221--Biotechnology in Agriculture
3 AG M 100--Engineering Applications in Agriculture
4 ANSCI 100--Introduction to Animal Sciences
3 F S 101--Food in Modern Society
12 Agriculture electives
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