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2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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Texas Tech offers nearly 5,000 courses as part of its curriculum. These courses are listed alphabetically by subject prefix within each college and departmental section of this catalog. The courses appear in numerical order, moving from beginning freshman or developmental level courses to graduate, research, and professional courses.

Not all courses listed in this catalog are offered every year. An online class schedule published before each registration period indicates courses that will be available during the upcoming term or semester and when each class will meet. The class schedule can be found at (www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/class_schedule/index.php). The university reserves the right to cancel any scheduled course or withdraw any program from the list of offerings when the best interests of the institution require such action.

Courses are designated by a subject prefix and number along with a descriptive title. Learn more  about interpreting the course descriptions found throughout the catalog.
 

Agricultural Communications (Undergraduate Courses)
  

  • ACOM 4001 - Agricultural Communications Problems

    V1-3 Semester Credit Hours
    Individual study of advanced application of principles of agricultural communications.
  

  • ACOM 4100 - Seminar in Agricultural Communications

    1 Semester Credit Hours
    Overview and analysis of the history, development, issues, and trends of traditional agricultural and related information outlets. May be repeated once for credit. F.
  

  • ACOM 4305 - Agricultural Communication Campaigns

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ACOM 3305 , junior or senior standing, and ACOM majors only Principles, practices, and applications of social marketing as they pertain to developing communication campaigns for the food and fiber industry.
  

  • ACOM 4310 - Development of Agricultural Publications

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: JOUR 2310 . Students integrate various skills including writing, editing, and layout in producing agricultural publications. Emphasis upon computer software applications in agricultural publishing. (Writing Intensive)
  

  • ACOM 4311 - Convergence in Agricultural Media

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Instructor consent of and ACOM majors only. Intensive application of communication skills to produce a multimedia website focused on agricultural topics.

Agricultural Communications (Graduate Courses)
  

  • ACOM 5302 - Knowledge Management and Data Visualization in Agriculture Organizations

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    A comprehensive, systematic examination of the information assets of agricultural organizations and how they are identified, captured, organized, and shared to facilitate decision-making internal and external to the organization.
  

  • ACOM 5303 - Advanced Imaging and Design in Agricultural Communications

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Study of video, images, and design as well as visual theories in relation to agriculture. Course includes study and practice of photo manipulation, video production, and agricultural design for agricultural communications.
  

  • ACOM 5304 - Risk and Crisis Communications in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Examines potential risk and crisis communications scenarios in agriculture and the relevant theories, models, and processes to address these types of situations effectively.
  

  • ACOM 5306 - Foundations of Agricultural Communications

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Explore historical foundations and selected philosophical concepts and philosophers and evaluate their influence upon agricultural communications.
  

  • ACOM 5307 - Methods of Technological Change

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Dynamics of cultural change as theoretical framework for planned technological change; methods of planning and implementing change, its effect, and how it can be predicted. SSI, SSII.
  

  • ACOM 5308 - Utilizing Online Media in Agricultural Communications

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Identify agricultural audiences, conduct analyses, and use results to evaluate and produce online media that utilizes design fundamentals, visual communication theories, and new media technology.

Apparel Design and Manufacturing (Undergraduate Courses)
  

  • ADM 1301 - Introduction to Apparel Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Corequisite: ADM 1303 . Overview of apparel design room practices. Emphasis on the business, art, and craft of apparel design. (Writing intensive.) F.
  

  • ADM 1302 - Fundamentals of Clothing Techniques and Processes

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Emphasis on the development of techniques and processes that meet rigorous business and industry standards. Fundamentals of equipment, quality, and career applications for non-majors.
  

  • ADM 1303 - Clothing Construction

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Corequisite: ADM 1301 . Application of basic apparel assembly methods, including the fundamentals of fit and use of sewing machines and sergers. F.
  

  • ADM 1304 - Intermediate Clothing Construction

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1301  and ADM 1303 . Corequisite: ADM 2308 . Intermediate apparel assembly, alteration of patterns, and selection of appropriate fabrics. S.
  

  • ADM 2302 - Fashion Illustration

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ART 1302  and ART 1303 . Illustration techniques for the fashion figure and rendering of garment details using various media. Includes color theory applied to fashion drawing and portfolio development. S.
  

  • ADM 2308 - Flat Pattern Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1301  and ADM 1303 . Corequisite: ADM 1304 . Application of basic flat pattern techniques to bodices, skirts, sleeves, neckline, and bodice-sleeve combinations. S.
  

  • ADM 2310 - Design Through Draping

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1303 , ADM 1304 , ADM 2308 . Introduction of the fundamental principles in developing basic silhouettes of skirts, blouses, bodices, and collars by draping techniques. Understanding of fabric characteristics and drapability and its affect on the development of silhouette and style. F.
  

  • ADM 2311 - Textiles

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1301  and ADM 1303 . Selection, use, and care of textiles in relation to fiber characteristics, yarn, and fabric structure. F.
  

  • ADM 3303 - Tailoring

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1301 , ADM 1303 , ADM 1304 , ADM 2302 , ADM 2308 , ADM 2310 , and ADM 2311 . Advanced patternmaking, fit, construction, assembly, and finishing techniques for lined, tailored apparel. Emphasizes jackets and coats. F.
  

  • ADM 3305 - Computer Applications in Apparel Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1301 , ADM 1303 , ADM 1304 , ADM 2302 , ADM 2308 , ADM 2310 , and ADM 2311 . Computer-aided design methods for product development, including design, illustration, specification, costing, patternmaking, and plotting. Use of CAD in portfolio development. F.
  

  • ADM 3308 - Advanced Flat Pattern Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1304 , ADM 2302 , ADM 2308 , ADM 2310 , and ADM 2311 . Application of advanced flat patterning techniques in apparel design. S.
  

  • ADM 3310 - Knitted Textile and Apparel Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1301 , ADM 1303 , ADM 1304 , ADM 2302 , ADM 2308 , ADM 2310 , and ADM 2311 . Emphasis on knit structures, collection development, and methods for cut and sew knit fabrics. F.
  

  • ADM 3312 - History and Philosophy of Dress

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing. Apparel throughout the ages as reflected in cultures of the past and as an influence on contemporary design. (Writing Intensive) F.
  

  • ADM 3314 - Digital Design Fashion

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: C or better in ADM 1301 , ADM 1302 , and ADM 2302 . Illustration techniques using industry-relevant software to render fashion figures and garment details. Includes research, forecasting, and development of digital trend boards and apparel lines. S.
  

  • ADM 3325 - Study Tour in Apparel Design

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Study of the development, practice, and effect a specific locale has had on the fashion design industry. Study and presentation in a seminar format and a trip to that area during spring break. Advisor permission. Trip fee non-refundable 48 hours after enrollment. S.
  

  • ADM 4000 - Individual Study

    V1-6 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Individual study or research under the guidance of a fashion design faculty member to enhance the degree program. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit. F, S, SSI, SSII.
  

  • ADM 4307 - Apparel Manufacturing

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 1301 , ADM 1303 , ADM 1304 , ADM 2302 , ADM 2308 , ADM 2310 , ADM 2311 , ADM 3305 , and ADM 3308 . Mass production strategies, including product development, sizing, grading, marking, costing, and manufacturing. Implementation of strategies for developing individual apparel collections. S.
  
  

  • ADM 4310 - Apparel Product Development

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 2302  (may be taken concurrently), ADM 2308 , ADM 2311 , and ADM 3308 ; junior standing. Research, planning, and development of an apparel collection for a target market, meeting relative workmanship, cost, and quality standards. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit. S, F.
  

  • ADM 4350 - Apparel Portfolio Development

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: C or better in ADM 2302 , ADM 2308 , ADM 2310 , ADM 2311 , and ADM 3305 . Preparation of portfolio for internship and senior portfolio review. Emphasizes use of computers for layout and professionalism. F.
  

  • ADM 4390 - Internship in Apparel Design and Manufacturing

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADM 3305 , ADM 4307 , ADM 4309 ,  ADM 4310 , ADM 4350 , and ADM 4398 . Applied problems in apparel design emphasizing student participation in business and industry. SSI, SSII.
  

  • ADM 4391 - Internship in Apparel Design and Manufacturing

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: C or better in ADM 4390 . Applied problems in apparel design emphasizing student participation in business and industry. SSI, SSII.
  

  • ADM 4398 - Professional Practices for Apparel Design and Manufacturing

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or higher in ADM 2302  , ADM 2310  , ADM 2311  , ADM 3305  , ADM 3308  , ADM 3312  ; senior standing. Preparation of internship. Planning and implementing strategies necessary for securing career positions in fashion design and senior fashion show production. S.

Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies (Undergraduate Courses)
  

  • ADRS 2125 - Collegiate Community Seminar

    1 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Consent of department. Philosophy and process of recovery from addiction. Intensive seminar and laboratory experience. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • ADRS 2310 - Understanding Alcohol, Drugs, and Addictive Behaviors

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Designed to provide students with an introduction to addiction, including the nature of addiction, its history, biology, inter/intra personal, and social aspects. Fulfills core Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement.
  

  • ADRS 3325 - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite or corequisite: C or better in ADRS 2310 . An examination of the family system with specific reference to the causes and effects of chemical abuse, addiction, and the process of recovery.
  

  • ADRS 3327 - Substance Abuse Prevention

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Critically examines current research and methodologies in the field of substance abuse prevention. Partially meets the educational requirements for the Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification.
  

  • ADRS 3328 - Prevention Engaged

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: C or higher in ADRS 3327 . Application of prevention practices. Partially meets the educational and practicum requirements for the Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification as described by the Texas Certification Board
  

  • ADRS 3329 - Addiction, Recovery, and Relationships

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite or corequisite: C or better in ADRS 2310 . Addicted persons may have difficulties with intimate relationships. Relationships can also be a specific addiction. Examines addiction, relationships, and addictive relationships.
  

  • ADRS 4000 - Individual Study

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADRS 2310  and written consent of supervising faculty member. Teaching assistantships, independents coursework, or student-initiated research experience. May be repeated once for credit.
  

  • ADRS 4320 - Research in Addictive Disorders

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADRS 2310  and written consent of supervising faculty member. Supervised faculty-initiated research experience in selected areas. May be repeated twice for credit.
  

  • ADRS 4325 - Treatment of Addictive Disorders

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADRS 2310  and ADRS 3325 . Survey of the current treatment philosophies and programs designed to assist individuals and families affected by addictive disorders.
  

  • ADRS 4329 - Eating Disorders

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: C or better in ADRS 2310 . Nature of eating disorders and approaches to prevention and intervention.

Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies (Graduate Courses)
  

  • ADRS 5310 - Issues of Addiction and Recovery

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Provides students with an introduction to addiction, including the nature of addiction, epidemiology, history, models, lifespan issues, treatment, and recovery.
  

  • ADRS 5311 - Problems in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Individual study in problems related to addictive disorders and recovery. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • ADRS 6301 - Couple and Family Dynamics of Addiction

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Study of the theory and research related to addictive behaviors and couple/family relationships. Focuses on systemic etiological factors and relational outcomes.
  

  • ADRS 6315 - Systemic Treatments and Addictions

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Study of systemically relevant treatment approaches and strategies for addictive behaviors. Focus is on treating addictions and compulsive behaviors using systemic-focused (e.g., couple and family) approaches.
  

  • ADRS 6320 - Adolescent Substance Use: Assessment, Treatment, and Recovery

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Through a didactic and interactional approach, students will examine a variety of topics related to the cause, assessment, treatment, and recovery of adolescent substance abuse.
  

  • ADRS 6329 - Eating Disorders: An Overview of Advanced Topics

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Provides an overview of advanced topics related to eating disorders. Topics range from their definitions in the current literature to a continuum of treatment options and recovery.
  

  • ADRS 6330 - Process Addictions

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Examines theories and research related to process/behavioral addictions. Etiology, research implications, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of process addictions will be reviewed from a systemic perspective.
  

  • ADRS 7000 - Independent Research in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies

    V1-12 Semester Credit Hours
    Independent research in ADRS.
  

  • ADRS 7395 - Internship in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Consent of graduate advisor. Supervised experience in appropriate setting.
  

  • ADRS 8000 - Doctoral Dissertation in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies

    V1-12 Semester Credit Hours
    Doctoral research in ADRS.

Advertising (Undergraduate Courses)
  

  • ADV 3310 - Principles of Advertising

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    An overview of the broad field of advertising. Acquaints students with the role of advertising in the American economy and social system and the procedures involved in planning advertising campaigns.
  

  • ADV 3312 - Advertising Writing

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher, C or better in ADV 3310  and MCOM 2320 , 2.5 TTU GPA. Principles and practice of writing for advertising. Includes writing for internal audiences as well as for various media to meet advertising goals to persuade and inform mass audiences. (Writing Intensive)
  

  • ADV 3318 - Advertising Research and Consumer Insights

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2300  or MATH 2345 . Inspiring communication ideas with audience and market insights to connect brands and consumers through authentic, relevant experiences.
  

  • ADV 3320 - Advertising and Society

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Examines advertising’s role in society and its relationship to consumers in historical and contemporary contexts. Considers the economic, legal, ethical, and social aspects of advertising.
  

  • ADV 3330 - Advertising Theory

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ADV 3310  or PR 2310 . xamines the development and practical application of theories and models related to advertising effects, audience response, and return on investment.
  

  • ADV 3340 - Internet and New Media Advertising

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: ADV 3310  or PR 2310  and ADV 3312  or PR 3312 . Explores Internet and new media advertising issues and techniques. Includes evaluating and creating Internet and new media-based advertising campaigns.
  

  • ADV 3350 - Sports Advertising

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    A study of advertising in the sports industry with emphasis on theoretical and practical application to brand building, organizational recognition, sponsorship, and issues of controversy.
  

  • ADV 3351 - Advertising Media Planning

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or higher in ADV 3310  or PR 2310 , MATH 2300  or MATH 2345 . A study of the various advertising media to provide students with a knowledge of the use of advertising media, methods of selection, and the skills and background required for media buying.
  

  • ADV 3361 - Advertising Design and Layout

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: C or higher in ADV 3312 . Corequisite: Non-credit lab. Covers the creative aspects of advertising design, strategy, copy, layout, typography, and production in a variety of visual media. Provides practical training for planning and executing effective print and broadcast messages. Teaches computer proficiency with software packages such as Adobe Creative Suite, which includes Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
  

  • ADV 3390 - Internship in Advertising

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or higher in ADV 3351 , 2.5 TTU GPA, and recommendation of faculty member and internship coordinator. Minimum of 160 hours supervised employment in media or communications organization. Weekly reports, interviews, and term paper required. Must be taken pass-fail.
  

  • ADV 4000 - Special Projects in Integrated Communications in Advertising

    V1-3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A hands-on experience in developing and presenting an integrated communications campaign for a business problem or opportunity. May be repeated once for credit.
  

  • ADV 4300 - Individual Study in Advertising

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites may vary depending on course topic. May be repeated once for credit.
  

  • ADV 4301 - Special Topics in Advertising

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Considers selected topics in advertising. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
  

  • ADV 4304 - Advanced Creative Strategy

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: C or higher in ADV 3361 . Advanced formulation and techniques of creative strategy with emphasis on copywriting. May include participation in local, state, regional, and/or national advertising competitions.
  

  • ADV 4312 - Advertising Campaigns

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or better in ADV 3318 , ADV 3351 , and ADV 3361 . Integration of advertising research, message and media strategies and techniques, with special application to campaign planning and execution. Principles and applications of advertising campaign planning, preparation, and presentation taught in a problem-solving mode. (Writing Intensive)
  

  • ADV 4313 - International Advertising

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: C or higher in ADV 3310  or PR 2310 . A study of the practices and procedures of advertising in the international market.
  

  • ADV 4330 - Advertising Sales

    3 Semester Credit Hours

    Prerequisite: ADV 3310  . Study of media sales including radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. Will develop practical knowledge of sales and relationship building in advertising sales context.

     


Advertising (Graduate Courses)
  

  • ADV 5326 - Advertising and the Consumer

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Survey and analysis of current behavioral science findings as related to advertising. Restricted to fully admitted graduate students with a declared degree in any program.
  

  • ADV 6315 - Special Topics in Advertising

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    A rotating topics course examining theory, research, economics, ethics, performance and practice of advertising. May be repeated twice when topics vary. Restricted to fully admitted graduate students with a declared degree in any program.
  

  • ADV 7000 - Research

    V1-12 Semester Credit Hours

Aerospace Studies (Undergraduate Courses)
  

  • AERS 1105 - Foundations of the United States Air Force I

    1 Semester Credit Hours
    A survey course that deals with the mission, organization, and function of the American military, especially as it applies to the United States Air Force.
  

  • AERS 1106 - Foundations of the United States Air Force II

    1 Semester Credit Hours
    A survey course that deals with the Air Force in the contemporary world through a study of the total force structure, strategic offensive and defensive forces, general purpose forces and aerospace support forces.
  

  • AERS 2103 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I

    1 Semester Credit Hours
    A survey course designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Historical examples are provided to analyze the development of the Air Force capabilities and missions as well as to demonstrate the evolution of today’s air and space power. Students also focus on basic verbal and written communication skills and USAF core values.
  

  • AERS 2104 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II

    1 Semester Credit Hours
    A survey course designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Historical examples are provided to analyze the development of the Air Force capabilities and missions as well as to demonstrate the evolution of today’s air and space power. Students also focus on basic verbal and written communication skills and USAF core values.
  

  • AERS 3305 - Air Force Leadership Studies I

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Professional Officer Course. An introductory management course emphasizing the individual as a manager in the Air Force. Individual motivation and behavioral processes, leadership, communication, and group dynamics are covered to provide a foundation for the development of the junior officer’s professional skills as an Air Force leader. (Writing Intensive)
  

  • AERS 3306 - Air Force Leadership Studies II

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Professional Officer Course. Leadership theory and management practice are amplified through study of management of forces in change, organizational power, managerial strategy and tactics, and leadership ethics. (Writing Intensive)
  

  • AERS 4303 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty I

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Professional Officer Course. AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to the refinement of communication skills. (Writing Intensive)
  

  • AERS 4304 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty II

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Professional Officer Course. AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to the refinement of communication skills. (Writing Intensive)

Agricultural Education (Undergraduate Courses)
  

  • AGED 2300 - Introduction to Agricultural Education

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    History and principles of vocational education, community assessment of agricultural programs planning, and development of agricultural youth organization. Fulfills multicultural requirement.
  

  • AGED 2304 - Agriculture and Society

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    An examination of relationships between agriculture and society, the environment, and population. Emphasizes agriculture’s use of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Fulfills multicultural requirement.
  

  • AGED 3100 - Introduction to Teaching Agricultural Education

    1 Semester Credit Hours
    Provides new teacher candidates information, access and skills to successfully complete a teacher education program in agricultural education.
  

  • AGED 3302 - Transfer of Agricultural Technology

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Examination of processes by which professional agriculturalists influence the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of technological change. F.
  

  • AGED 3330 - Interrelationships of Agricultural Agency Information Systems

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Utilization of agricultural service systems to disseminate information to traditional and nontraditional agricultural clientele. Emphasis on USDA organizations.
  

  • AGED 3333 - Developing Secondary Agricultural Education Programs

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Provides theory and application in instruction, leadership, and experience for agricultural science teachers as they learn components of the agricultural education model.
  

  • AGED 4000 - Internship

    V1-12 Semester Credit Hours
  

  • AGED 4001 - Agricultural Education Problems

    V1-3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Individual investigation related to agricultural education or leadership. May be repeated for credit. F, S, SS.
  

  • AGED 4303 - Designing and Integrating the Agricultural Curriculum

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Instructional methodology on curricular goals for agricultural programs and designing curriculum with integration of STEM areas for cross-content credit in secondary agricultural education. (Writing Intensive)
  

  • AGED 4306 - Student Teaching

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior standing in agricultural education.
  

  • AGED 4311 - Agricultural Education Senior Seminar

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Students pursuing teacher certification must value professional demands. Course involves theory and application toward teaching, conducting daily tasks, and assuming professional roles.
  

  • AGED 4312 - Managing a Classroom in Secondary Agricultural Education

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Focuses on classroom behavior management in secondary agricultural science. Knowledge and skills will enable pre-service teachers to implement procedures to encourage appropriate student decorum.
  

  • AGED 4404 - Methods of Teaching Agriscience in the Secondary School

    4 Semester Credit Hours
    Exploration of the methods, techniques, and strategies essential for teaching agricultural subjects in the secondary school.
  

  • AGED 4410 - Integrating Science into Agricultural Education

    4 Semester Credit Hours
    Methods of integrating activities related to science content during the instruction of secondary agricultural education. Special focus on laboratory instruction in animal science.

Agricultural Education (Graduate Courses)
  

  • AGED 5001 - Contemporary Issues in Agricultural and Extension Education

    V1-6 Semester Credit Hours
    Study current issues and trends in agricultural and extension education and develop plans to improve the disciplines. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit. F, S, SSI, SSII.
  

  • AGED 5301 - Special Problems

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Investigation of problems in agricultural education or extension education of special interest to the student. May be repeated for credit. F, S, SSI, SSII.
  

  • AGED 5302 - Research Methods and Analysis in Agricultural Education and Communications

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Application of research techniques in the education and communications aspects of agriculture, including proposal preparation, literature review, research design, data analysis, and reporting of results.
  

  • AGED 5305 - Program Development in Agricultural and Extension Education

    3 Semester Credit Hours
    Development of a total agricultural education program in communities and counties using all available resources. SSI, SSII.
 

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