Agricultural and Extension Education
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  12/1/2008)

208 Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road, 292-6321

230 Introduction to Agricultural and Extension Education U 3
 Examining and synthesizing the historical and philosophical foundations of education, extension education, and career-technical education, and relevant career options.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 280 prior to Wi 2004. E230 may be available for honors embedded experience. 
280 Early Field Experience in Agricultural and Extension Education U 2
 Experiencing career options in agricultural and extension education.
 Au Qtr. Arr. Prereq: 230; or 230D concurrently by permission of instructor. Off campus field experience. 
294 Group Studies U 1-5
 Group studies for students in specialized programs.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
342 Fundamentals of Personal and Professional Leadership U 5
 Designed to develop an understanding of leadership with particular emphasis on theory and practice relative to effective functioning as leaders.
 Sp Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. 
387 Data Analysis in Applied Sciences U 5
 Application and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics in applied sciences associated with agriculture.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Math 116, 130, or 148; and basic knowledge of microcomputer use. Not open to students with credit for Agr Econ 205 or AED Econ 205 or H&CS 260 or Anim Sc 260; Agronomy 210; Animl Sc 210; or Stat 125, 135, or 145. GEC course. 
420 Program Development in Extension U 3
 Understanding the history, philosophy, and development of extension programs in agriculture, home economics, 4-H/Youth development, community development and international settings.
 Au Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 230. 
442 Leadership in Teams and Community Organizations U 5
 Principles and practices of leadership within teams and organizations.
 Wi Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 342. 
480 Field Experience U 3
 Students intensively engage in experiential learning in off campus environments.
 Sp Qtr. Arr. Prereq: 230, 280, concurrently enrolled in 530. 
489 Internship in Agricultural Occupations U 1-5
 Participation in agricultural employment experiences.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Open only to department majors. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
530 Teaching Agriculture
 530.01 Methods of Teaching in Non-formal Learning Environments U 5
  Examining the teaching and learning process with emphasis on planning and delivering agricultural instruction for agribusiness, extension, and non-formal learning environments.
  Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Extension specialization: 230 and 280. Ag Ed minors: 230. General Studies specialization (non teachers licensing) 230. Not open to students with credit for 530. 
 530.02 Methods of Teaching in Agricultural Education U 5
  Examining the teaching and learning process with emphasis on planning and delivering of agricultural instruction in public schools.
  Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 230 and 280. 
531 Experiential Education in Public Schools U 3
 Examines the use of supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA activities as experiential education components of a comprehensive secondary agricultural education program.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq or concur: 530. Not open to students with credit for Agr Educ 641. 
532 Instructional Media and Technology U 3
 Theory and practice in developing and using instructional media and technologies in the teaching and learning process.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq or concur: 530. 
560 Field Experience in Extension
 Supervised participation in professional activities of extension personnel including clinical analysis in seminars.
 Sp Qtr. 8 hrs/day for 10 wks. Prereq: 530, minimum CPHR 2.50. Application required at least two quarters prior to enrollment. 
 560.01 Field Experience in Extension I U 5
  Supervised participation in professional activities of extension personnel.
  Concur: 560.02, 560.03 
 560.02 Field Experience in Extension II U 5
  Clinical analysis of professional extension activities in conferences and seminars.
  Concur: 560.01, 560.03 
 560.03 Field Experience in Extension III U 5
  Written assignments, lesson plans, and documentation of professional extension activities.
  Concur: 560.01, 560.02 
580 Field Experience in Public Schools
 Supervised participation in teaching and other professional responsibilities of teachers of agriculture including clinical analysis in conferences and seminars.
 Au Qtr. 8 hrs/day for 10 wks. Prereq: 530, minimum CPHR 2.50. Application required at least two quarters prior to enrollment. 
 580.01 Field Experience in Public Schools I U 5
  Supervised participation in teaching and other professional responsibilities of teachers in agriculture in public schools.
  Concur: 580.02, 580.03, 585. 
 580.02 Field Experience in Public Schools II U 5
  Clinical analysis of teaching agriculture in the public schools in conferences and seminars.
  Concur: 580.01, 580.03, 585. 
 580.03 Field Experience in Public Schools III U 5
  Written assignments, lesson plans, and documentation of teaching agriculture in the public schools.
  Concur: 580.01, 580.02, 585. 
585 Program Development in Public Schools U 3
 Principles and procedures used in planning and conducting programs of agricultural education.
 Au Qtr. 5 7-hr cl last week of quarter. Prereq: 530; concur 580. 
594 Group Studies U 3
 Group studies for students in specialized programs.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
622 Continuing Education in Agricultural and Extension Education U G 3
 Principles and practices involved in developing vocational, technical, and extension programs for out-of-school youth and adults.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. 
630 Senior Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education U 5
 Debate, consideration, and integration of agricultural education from a wider agricultural perspective; including international awareness, problem solving, and ethical decision-making.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Sr standing and second writing course and 530.01 or 530.02 (or concur). Not open to students with credit for 600. GEC third writing course. 
640 Instructional Media in Teaching Agriculture U G 3
 Theory and practice in developing and using instructional media and equipment at the secondary, technical, and college levels.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. 
641 Occupational Experience in Agricultural Education U G 3
 Principles and procedures used in selecting, planning, conducting, and evaluating occupational experience programs for students.
 Su Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. 
642 Youth Organizations U G 3
 An analysis of youth organizations in vocational and extension education with emphasis on planning and conducting such programs.
 Su, Sp Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. 
643* Youth Program Management in Non-School Settings U G 3
 Principles, theories, and practices involved in conducting, supervising, and managing a youth program.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. 
655 Internship in Agricultural and Extension Education U G 1-15
 Guided participation to further enhance professional and/or technical competency in selected areas.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
H683 Honors Projects U 1-10
 Conducting and reporting the honors project.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Agr H590.01, enrollment in honors program, and permission of honors project supervisor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  Repeatable as H683 or in combination with 293, 593, H593, H599, 693, or H693. This course is graded S/U. 
693 Individual Studies U G 1-5
 Planning, conducting, and reporting a special study appropriate to the needs of the student.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 2.50 cumulative pt-hr ratio and written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15
 An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 25 cr hrs.  Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. 
700^* Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education G 3
 Comparative examination of the mission, purpose, and historical foundations of agricultural and extension education in America.
 Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 810. 
723* Strategic Planning in Agricultural and Extension Education G 3
 Strategic planning, implementation, and management of education, extension, and training programs in community settings.
 Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 823 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 843. 
735 Methods of Teaching Agricultural and Extension Education G 3
 Theory, principles, and procedures associated with effective teaching in agricultural and extension education at the secondary, technical, and post secondary levels.
 Su (1st term) Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 631. 
770 Program Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education G 3
 Evaluation principles and procedures used in developing vocational, technical, and extension programs.
 Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. 
785^* Program Supervision in Agricultural and Extension Education U G 3
 Examines the role and processes of supervision in improving agricultural extension education programs, emphasizes leadership practices, addresses the concepts, principles, and skills needed to be a successful supervisor.
 Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 830. 
789 Survey Research Practicum G 5
 Hands-on applications for students interested in the planning, implementation, and analysis of a scientific sample survey.
 Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Admission to grad interdisciplinary specialization in survey research or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 789 in AED Econ, Bus-Mktg, Econ, Edu P&L, Geog, J Com, Polit Sc, Psych, Pub Hlth, PubPol&M, Rurl Soc, Sociol, or Stat. Cross-listed in AED Econ, Bus-Mktg, Econ, Edu P&L, Geog, J Com, Polit Sc, Psych, Pub Hlth, PubPol&M, Rurl Soc, Sociol, and Stat. 
790 Workshop in Agricultural and Extension Education U G 1-5
 Intensive study of selected programs, practices, and skills with an emphasis on applications in agricultural and extension education.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Minimum of 3 wks. Prereq: Teaching or extension experience. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.  
795 Seminar
 1- or 2-hr cl. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. A maximum of 15 cr hrs may be earned with not more than 6 hours in any one decimal subdivision. 
 795.01 Contemporary Problems U G 1-3
  Au Qtr. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 795.02 Problems and Issues U G 1-3
  Wi Qtr. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 795.03^* Leadership Development U G 1-3
  Wi Qtr. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 795.04* Program Development U G 1-3
  Au Qtr. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 795.05* Research and Evaluation U G 1-3
  Sp Qtr. 2 hr cl. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. This course is graded S/U. 
800* History and Philosophy of Agricultural and Extension Education G 3
 Historical and philosophical concepts of agricultural and extension education which have established the traditions from which modern programs have evolved.
 Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. 
821^* Administrative Practices in Vocational Education G 3
 A study of the concepts of vocational education program administration, including management skills, policy development, staff management, finance, and program evaluation.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 811 or Ed-Votec 821. Cross-listed in Edu PAES 828. 
823 Program Planning in Agricultural and Extension Education G 3
 Planning, implementation, and management of instructional systems in education and training programs.
 Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. 
831^* Teaching and Learning in Agricultural and Extension Education G 3
 Cognitive, psychological and teaching methods relevant to agricultural education including human development and problem solving.
 Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. 
840* Agricultural Communication Theory and Practice G 3
 Communication theories and methods applied to the food, agricultural and environmental sciences, including social scientific foundations of communication research.
 Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. 
842 Leadership and Administration in Agricultural and Extension Education G 3
 Theories, concepts and principles for leadership, administration and management in communication, education, extension and community settings.
 Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 811. 
885 Research Methods G 3
 Principles and techniques of research appropriate for planning, conducting, and reporting research in vocational, technical, and extension education.
 Su (1st term), 5 cl; Au, Wi Qtrs, 1 3-hr cl. 
886 Research Design G 3
 Development of effective design for research problems in vocational, technical, and extension education, including theory, models, and sampling.
 Su (1st term), Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 885 or equiv. 
887 Analysis and Interpretation of Data G 3
 Application and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics for research in vocational-technical and extension education, including the use of the computer.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 886 or equiv. 
888 Instrumentation and Procedures for Data Collection G 3
 Selection, development, and analysis of various types of instruments and procedures for collecting research data.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 885 or equiv. 
889 Advanced Studies G 3
 Individual field study in partial fulfillment of needs for research experience.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 885. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
993 Individual Studies G 1-5
 Planning, conducting, and reporting a special study appropriate to the needs of the individual student.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
995 Seminar in Research G 1-3
 Further development and direction of individual studies and programs of research.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 886. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
999 Research G 1-18
 Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U.