Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications: Agricultural Education, BS

Overview

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications, Agricultural Education concentration

Students pursuing the Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications, BS select from three concentrations:

Degree Requirements

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications, Agricultural Education concentration

Agricultural Education concentration:

Graduation Requirements

Minimum hours required for graduation: 126 hours.

University Requirements

Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- and 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.

The University and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements

Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Composition I		4-6
Advanced Composition		3
fullfilled by AGCM 220
Humanities and the Arts (6 hours)		6
Natural Sciences and Technology (6 hours)		6
fulfilled by ACES 102 or CPSC 112; FSHN 101 or 120
Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)		6
fulfilled by ACE 100 or ECON 102; PSYC 100
Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course)		3
Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course)		3
fulfilled by LEAD 340
Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course)		3
Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I)		6-10
Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required)		0-15

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Major Requirements		15
ALEC 110	Introduction to Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications	3
ALEC 123	ALEC Orientation to Illinois	1
ALEC 451	Professional Development in ALEC	2
AGCM 220	Communicating Agriculture	3
LEAD 340	Leadership Ethics & Society: Addressing Contemporary Challenges	3
Oral Communication		3-6
ALEC 115	Let’s Talk about Food, Agriculture, and the Environment
or CMN 101	Public Speaking
or CMN 111 & CMN 112	Oral & Written Comm I and Oral & Written Comm II

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Agricultural Education Concentration Requirements		72
ACE 100	Introduction to Applied Microeconomics	3-4
or ECON 102	Microeconomic Principles
CPSC 112	Introduction to Crop Sciences	3-4
or ACES 102	Intro Sustainable Food Systems
PSYC 100	Intro Psych	4
AGED 220	Prog Del in Ag & Leadership Ed	3
AGED 250	Observation and Program Analys	4
AGED 350	Early Field Experience	3
AGED 420	Curr Design & Instruction	3
AGED 421	Teaching Strategies in AGED	3
AGED 450	Program Delivery and Eval	4
CI 473	Disciplinary Literacy	3
EPSY 201	Educational Psychology	3
EPOL 201	Foundations of Education	3
or EPOL 202	Foundations of Education-ACP
SPED 405	General Educator's Role in Special Education	3
EDPR 442	Educational Practice in Secondary Education	8
Technical Subject Matter Required
ANSC 100	Intro to Animal Sciences	4
ETMA 100	Technical Systems in Agr	3
Choose one of the following:
ACE 222	Agricultural Marketing	3
ACE 232	Farm Management	3
ACE 345	Small Business Finance	3
Choose one of the following:
HORT 100	Introduction to Horticulture	3
HORT 105	Vegetable Gardening	3
Choose one of the following:
FSHN 101	The Science of Food and How it Relates to You	3
FSHN 120	Contemporary Nutrition	3
Choose one of the following:
NRES 100	Fundamentals of Env Sci	3
NRES 101	Wildlife Conservation in the 21st Century	3
NRES 201	Introductory Soils	4
NRES 219	Applied Ecology	3
Choose one of the following:
LEAD 260	Foundations of Leadership	3
LEAD 425	Leading Teams	3
Electives
Free electives as needed to total 126 hours minimum
Total Hours:		126

Sample Sequence

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications, Agricultural Education concentration

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

First Year

First Semester
Requirements	Hours
ALEC 110 - Introduction to Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications	3
ALEC 123 - ALEC Orientation to Illinois	1
Oral Communication or Composition I	3
Language Other Than English (3rd level)	4
General Education course	3
Free Elective course	3
Semester Hours	17

Second Semester
Requirements	Hours
Composition I or Oral Communication	4
PSYC 100 - Intro Psych	4
ACE 100 - Introduction to Applied Microeconomics or ECON 102 - Microeconomic Principles	3
Technical Subject course	3
EPOL 201 - Foundations of Education	3
Semester Hours	17

Second Year

First Semester
Requirements	Hours
AGCM 220 - Communicating Agriculture	3
General Education course	3
General Education course	3
Technical Subject course	3
ACES 102 - Intro Sustainable Food Systems or CPSC 112 - Introduction to Crop Sciences	4
Semester Hours	16

Second Semester
Requirements	Hours
General Education course	3
General Education course	3
EPSY 201 - Educational Psychology	3
Technical Subject course	3
Free Elective course	3
Free Elective course	3
Semester Hours	18

Third Year

First Semester
Requirements	Hours
LEAD 340 - Leadership Ethics & Society: Addressing Contemporary Challenges	3
General Education course	3
AGED 220 - Prog Del in Ag & Leadership Ed	3
ANSC 100 - Intro to Animal Sciences	4
Technical Subject course	3
Semester Hours	16

Second Semester
Requirements	Hours
AGED 250 - Observation and Program Analys	4
AGED 420 - Curr Design & Instruction	3
CI 473 - Disciplinary Literacy	3
ETMA 100 - Technical Systems in Agr	3
Technical Subject course	3
Semester Hours	16

Fourth Year

First Semester
Requirements	Hours
ALEC 451 - Professional Development in ALEC	2
AGED 350 - Early Field Experience	3
AGED 421 - Teaching Strategies in AGED	3
SPED 405 - General Educator's Role in Special Education	3
Free Elective course	3
Semester Hours	14

Second Semester
Requirements	Hours
AGED 450 - Program Delivery and Eval	4
EDPR 442 - Educational Practice in Secondary Education	8
Semester Hours	12

Total Hours

Total hours for all requirements: 126

Learning Outcomes

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications, Agricultural Education concentration

Within the scope of food, agriculture, human, and natural resources systems in contemporary society, ALEC students will solve challenges and take advantage of opportunities.
1. Engage in critical thinking about current issues
2. Assess situational strengths and obstacles
3. Use effective communications
4. Create solutions that respond to current issues
Within the scope of food, agriculture, human, and natural resources systems in contemporary society, ALEC students will demonstrate a strong foundation in theories and empirical knowledge associated with leadership, education, and communications.
1. Describe current and historical challenges facing people within food, agriculture, human, and natural resource systems
2. Recall summarize and apply key theories, models, principles and terminology
3. Apply knowledge to global contexts
4. Integrate knowledge across courses and content areas
5. Critique current theoretical and empirical knowledge and methodological approaches
Within the scope of food, agriculture, human, and natural resources systems in contemporary society, ALEC students will lead, educate, and communicate with an awareness and commitment to inclusion.
1. Critically examine personal backgrounds, biases, and experiences
2. Use ethical principles and practices
3. Facilitate environments that foster a sense of belonging

Contact Information

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications, Agricultural Education concentration