The
primary function of the agricultural education program is the
preparation of teachers of agricultural education for the public
secondary schools of California. Specialized preprofessional and
professional courses are offered for undergraduate and graduate
(fifth year) students. Technological, scientific, and broad general
education course work for agriculture teaching candidates is offered
throughout the College of Agriculture and other Colleges including
the School of Education and Integrative Studies.
Students with an interest in becoming agriculture teachers are
advised to enroll in the agricultural science major and obtain
a B.S. degree, or they may complete a B.S. degree in one of the
other approved majors in the College of Agriculture. Agricultural
science majors and all students who wish teacher certification
are required to show competency in four areas of agriculture.
This can be accomplished by completing the subject matter program
in agriculture or receiving a passing score on the SSAT in Agriculture.
In addition to course work in four areas of agriculture, students
who plan to teach agriculture must have two years of practical
experience in agriculture and must complete an Agricultural Specialist
credential. The Agricultural Specialist credential requires a
minimum of 45 additional units beyond the B.S. degree. Some of
the graduate work may be applied towards a Master of Science in
Agriculture, Agricultural Science option.
Enrollment in a Single Subjects credential program is required
in order to qualify for student teaching. Candidates for the Single
Subjects teaching credential who are not agricultural science
majors are advised to wisely use the electives available in their
major in order to complete required teaching credential courses
which are not normally specified in their undergraduate major.
Because of the wide range of variables involved, all candidates
for teaching certification are urged to consult the Agricultural
Education Program as early as possible in their college careers.
For students wishing to obtain a Master of Science in Agriculture,
such a degree has been approved with an option in Agricultural
Science.
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Required of all majors in agricultural science.
Students interested in teaching should see the Teacher Preparation
section for additional secondary education requirements.
Required
of all students:
| Orientation to the College of Ag. |
AG 100 |
(1) |
| Ag and the Modern World |
AG 101/101A |
(4) |
| Ethical Issues in Agriculture |
AG 401 |
(4) |
| Development of Leadership Skills |
AG 464 |
(3) |
| Development of Competitive Activities |
AGS 250 |
(2) |
| Intro to Ag. Education Programs |
AGS 300 |
(3) |
| Agriculture Skills & Facilities |
AGS 420/420A |
(3) |
| Field Experiences in Ag Education |
AGS 441 |
(4) |
| Senior Project |
AGS 461 |
(2) |
| Senior Project |
AGS 462 |
(2) |
| Accounting for Agribusiness |
FMA 324 |
(4) |
| Ag Enterprise Management |
FMA 328 |
(4) |
| Introduction to Animal Nutrition |
AVS 100 |
(3) |
| Feeds & Feeding |
AVS 101/101L |
(2) |
| Animal Ag Science |
AVS 111 |
(4) |
| Agronomic Practices |
AGR 120/120L |
(4) |
| Horticulture Principles & Practices |
HOR 131/131L |
(4) |
| Basic Soil Science |
SS 231/231L |
(4) |
Select
11 units from LIS, AE (11)
Select 3 Animal Management Science courses. Must include 1
ruminant and 1 non-ruminant course. (12 units)
| Swine Management Science |
AVS 122/122L |
(4) |
| Sheep Management Science |
AVS 123/123L |
(4) |
| Equine Management Science |
AVS 125/125L |
(4) |
| Poultry Management Science |
AVS 126/126L |
(4) |
| companion Animal Care |
AVS 128 |
(4) |
| Beef Management Science |
AVS 131/131L |
(4) |
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Select 3 Courses among the following (10-12 units):
| Pesticides and Hazardous Materials Laws |
AGB 301 |
(3) |
| Weeds and Weed Control |
AGR 330/330L |
(3) |
| Crop Ecology |
AGR 401 |
(4) |
| Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture |
AGR 437 |
(4) |
| Greenhouse Management |
HOR 323/323L |
(4) |
| Landscape Management |
HOR 443/443L |
(4) |
Select
2 courses from among the following (7-8 units)
| Introduction to Arthropods |
AGB 165/165L |
(4) |
| Vegetable Crop Systems |
AGR 226/226L |
(4) |
| Pomology |
FI 203/203L |
(4) |
| Plant Propagation |
HOR 132/132L |
(4) |
Required
of all students:
| Secondary School Health Education |
KIN 442 |
(3) |
| Fundamentals of Physics |
PHY 102 |
(4) |
| Unrestricted Electives |
|
(15) |
Required
of all students:
A total of 68 quarter units of General Education courses are required
for all majors in the College of Agriculture. A new GE program
will be adopted beginning fall 2001 with full implementation targeted
for fall 2002. Unless specific courses are stated below, see the
list of approved courses under General Education Requirments,
Area A through E, in this catalog.
| Area A: |
|
|
| Freshman English 1 |
ENG 104 |
(4) |
| Public Speaking |
COM 100 |
(4) |
| Critical Thinking |
PHL 202 |
(4) |
| Area B: |
|
|
| Statistics |
STA 120 |
(4) |
| College Chemistry |
CHM 121 |
(3) |
| College Chemistry/'Lab |
CHM 121L |
(1) |
| Basic Biology |
BIO 115/L |
(5) |
| Select one course from approved list |
|
(4) |
| Area C: |
|
|
| History of Garden Art |
HOR 214 |
(4) |
| Ethics |
PHL 204 |
(4) |
| Elementary Spanish |
FL 151 |
(4) |
| Select one course from approved list |
|
(4) |
| Area D: |
|
|
| Introduction to AMerican Government |
PLS 201 |
(4) |
| and United States History |
HST 202 |
(4) |
| Global Resources for Food |
IA 101 |
(4) |
| or United States History |
HST 201 |
(4) |
| Culture, People, and Dress |
AMM 108 |
(4) |
| Select on course from approved list |
|
(4) |
| Area E: |
|
|
| General Psychology |
PSY 201 |
(4) |
Subject
Matter Program
Those qualifying for a credential through course
work rather than the SSAT must complete the Following:
18 units in Animal and/or Veterinary Science
18 units in Agricultural Mechanics, Agricultural engineering,
or Landscape Irrigation.
8 units in Agricultural Business Mangement and/or Farm Management/Agricultural
Economics
26 units in a combination of courses in Agronomy,
Plant Science, Soils, and Ornamental Horticulture, and Agricultural
Biology.
Students who are Agricultural Science majors automatically
meet this requirment as a part of their degree requirements.
Others should consult with the Agricultural Education
Coordinator. In addition to a B.S. in Agriculture, students
preparing to student teach must complete requirements for the
Single Subjects Credentials. The courses to be taken are required
of all teaching credentials candidates regardless of subject
matter area.
A minimum of 45 graduate credit
units are required for the Single Subject Credential. A complete
listing of these courses may be obtained from the Teacher Education
Department.
AGS 250 Development of Competitive
Agricultural Activities (2)
The philosophy and development of competitive activities for students
of agriculture. Selection of contest officials, development of
contest patterns, scoring of placing cards, and publications of
results. Use of the California Curricular Code. Practical application
of this class will occur with the operation of Agriculture Field
Day. 2 lectures.
AGS 299/299A/299L Special Topics for Lower Division Students
(1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the TITLE to be specified in
advance. Total credit limited to 8 units with a maximum of 4 units
per quarter. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Instruction
is by lecture, laboratory, activity, or a combination.
AGS 300 Introduction to Agricultural Education Programs (3)
Overview of agriculture programs including goals and purposes.
Qualifications essential to success in agricultural education.
Programs of studies to meet requirements for instruction in agriculture.
3 lecture discussions.
AGS 400 Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys
of SELECTED problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a
maximum of 2 units per quarter.
AGS
420/420A Agriculture Skills and Facilities (2/1)
Development, operation, and management of agriculture facilities.
Skills necessary for classroom, laboratory, and school farm instruction
in agricultural education will be demonstrated. Emphasis will
be on facility management and individual skills development and
assessments. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Concurrent enrollment required.
AGS
430 Program Planning and Development (3)
Study of career opportunities in agriculture. Program development
in such areas as the Future Farmers of America, and other youth
groups. Supervised practive including coopertaive work experience
in agriculture. Development of up-to-date approaches in an integrated
program. Operating policies and procedures. 3 lectures/problem-solving.
AGS
440/440A Procedures in Agricultural Education (2/2)
Approaches to the learning process and development of daily and
unit plans as well as the utilization of resourses. Class demonstration
in teaching procedures with emphasis being given to J.I.T., micro-teaching,
and the development of pedagogical skills including development
analysis and evaluation. 2 lectures, 2 activity periods. Concurrent
enrollment required.
AGS
441 Field Experiences in Agricultural Education (2/2)
An overview of Agricultural Education in the public aschools.
Professional type experience new to the student so that a valuable
contribution toward career development results. Supervised, focused
observation/participation at the secondary school level. Written
reports necessary.
AGS
450/450A Filed Practices and Supervision (1/2)
Organization and implementaion of an instructional program in
agricultural education. Field application of Future Farmers of
America, supervised practice, and classroom instruction. 1 lecture,
2 activity. Concurrent enrollment required.
AGS
461,462 Senior Project (2) (2)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision.
Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their
fields of employement. Project results are presented in a formal
report. Minimum 120 hours total.
AGS
499/499A/499L Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in
advance. Total credit limited to 8 units with a maximum of 4 units
per quarter. Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination
of both. Graduate courses are listed in the graduate section of
this catalog. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
