AGRICULTURE * Policies governing the extension practicum (internship) are outlined below. Technical Agriculture Requirements and Electives 47 Credits Credits AEB 3133 Farm Firm Management ...................3. AEB 3133L Farm Firm Management Laboratory..................................... ................ 1 ASG 3003 Introduction to Animal Science..........4 SOS 3022 General Soils........................................... 4 Select 1 PMA 3010 Fundamentals of Plant Pest M anagem ent............................... ............... 3 ENY 3005 Principles of Entomology .................3. Select 2 AGR 3005 Introduction to Agronomy ............3. FRC 3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture ............4 ORH 3392 Cultural Factors in Ornamental Plant Production..................................................3 ORH 4263 Production of Floricultural Crops .....4 VEC 3221 Commercial Production of Warm Season Vegetables.......................... .............. 4 VEC 3222 Commercial Production of Cool Season Vegetables................................................ 3 Approved Electives .........................................24-26 CURRICULUM III: AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATION This option is designed for individuals who wish to enter communication professions that are involved with the agricultural industry, i.e., publications, electronic media, graphic arts, advertising, or public relations. Students desiring to enter this option must meet the departmental and College of Agriculture pre- professional requirements and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. In addition, they must pro- vide evidence of ability to type at a speed of at least 30 wpm by successfully completing a typ- ing test. Students are also required to complete MMC 2100 Writing for Mass Communication with a grade of "C" or better. Departmental Communication Requirements 20 Credits Credits AEE 3030 Oral Communications for Agricultural Professions ..................................3. AEE 3033 Agricultural Writing.......................3. AEE 4034 Agricultural Communications Strategies........................................... ............... AEE 3939 Agricultural Communications Sem inar.............................. ............... 1 AEE 4035 Agricultural Communications Practicum .......................... ........................2 Must be taken twice with varying content. AEE 4948* Agricultural Communications Internship................. ......... 6 * Policies governing the communications intern- ship outlined below. Other Communication Requirements 15 Credits Credits JOU 3101 Reporting................................................3 PUR 3101 Editing and Graphics ....................3 ADV 3000 Elements of Advertising .....................3 PUR 3000 Introduction to Public Relations.........3 RTV 3200 Fundamentals of Production...............3 or RTV 3300 Radio News I ..............................3. Technical Agriculture Requirements and Electives 24 Credits Credits AGR 3005 Introduction to Agronomy .................3 ASG 3003 Introduction to Animal Science..........4 FOS 2001 Man's Food.............................................2 SOS 3022 General Soils........................................... 4 AEB 4224 Public Policy in Ag ...............................3 Technical Agriculture Electives*......................8 Free Electives -5 Credits CURRICULUM IV: EXTENSION CO-MAJOR WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS Students majoring in other departments or colleges who feel the need for a better under- standing of the techniques and skills related to education systems can also co-major in Agricul- tural Education and Communication. Professional Education Requirements -17 hours Credits AEE 3313 Development and Role of Extension Education.................................. ....................... 3 AEE 3200 Instructional Techniques in Agricultural Education ..... ..................................3 AEE 4905 Managing the County 4-H Program.............................................. 3 AEE 4943 Agricultural Extension Practicum ......8 Technical Agriculture Requirements and Electives 47 Credits** Credits AEB 3133 Farm Firm Management .................... 3 AEB 3133L Farm Firm Management Laboratory........... ....... .......................... 1 SOS 3022 General Soils........................................3 Select 1 PMA 3010 Fundamentals of Pest Management............................................. 3 ENY 3005 Principles of Entomology ..... ...........3 Approved Electives.......................................34 **May be modified depending upon student major. CURRICULUM V: TEACHER EDUCATION CO-MAJOR WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS Students majoring in other departments or who wish to complete vocational agriculture teacher certification requirements may co-major in the department. Professional Education Requirements -25 Credits Credits AEE 3323 Development & Philosophy of Agricultural Education .......................................3 AEE 3200 Instructional Techniques in Agricultural Education ....................................3 AEE 4504 Organization of Agricultural Education Programs ............................................ 3 AEE 4224 Special Methods in Teaching Vocational Agriculture.................................3 AEE 4227 Laboratory Practices in Teaching Agricultural Education ..................................... AEE 4424 Agricultural Youth Programs .............3 AEE 4942 Agricultural and Extension Education Practicum ..................................... .............. 8 Other Requirements and Electives -39 Credits** Credits EDF 3210 (or equivalent) Educational Psychology........................ ........... ................. 3 AEB 3133 Farm Firm Management ...................3 AEB 3133L Farm Firm Management Laboratory..................................... ................ 1 ASG 3003 Introduction to Animal Science..........3 AOM 3220 Ag. Construction and Maintenance..3 Select 1 PMA 3010 Fundamentals of Pest Management.................................. ........3 ENY 3005 Principles of Entomology................3 Select 2 VEC 3221 Commercial Production of Warm Season Vegetables................................. ....4 VEC 3222 Commercial Production of Cool Season Vegetables......................... ............... 3 FRC 3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture ............3 AGR 3005 Introduction to Agronomy .................3 Select 1 ORH 3392 Cultural Factors in Ornamental Plant Production.................................................. 3 ORH 4263 Production of Floricultural Crops.....4 HOS 3013 General Horticulture.......................4 Approved Electives......................................... 15-17 **May be modified depending upon student major. CURRICULUM VI: AG. COMMUNICATION CO-MAJOR WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS Students majoring in other departments who desire a strong base of training in communica- tion skills or who wish to enter communication professions directly related to their agricultural major may co-major in Agricultural Education and Communication. MMC 2100 must be com- pleted with a grade of "C" or better and stu- dents must have an overall GPA of 2.5 for entry into the program. Departmental Requirements 20 Credits Credits AEE 3030 Oral Communications in Agricultural Professions ..................................3 AEE 3033 Agricultural Writing..........................3 AEE 3939 Introduction to Agricultural Communication Seminar.................................... 1 AEE 4034 Agricultural Communications Strategies ........................................ ............... 3 AEE 4035 Agricultural Communications Practicum ..................................... .............. 2 Must be taken twice with varying content. AEE 4948 Agricultural Communications Internship................ .............. ................ 6 Other Requirements and Electives 44 Credits Credits JOU 3100 Reporting.......................... ............. 3 PUR 3101 Editing and Graphics ........................3 ADV 3000 Elements of Advertising ..................3 PUR 3000 Introduction to Public Relations.........3