Agricultural Technology Management and Education
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Environment & Sustainability
- Physical & Space Sciences
- Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
- Education & Human Development
- Agricultural Sciences
- Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Be an agriscience teacher in the dynamic field of agriculture by educating the innovators and leaders of the future. The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology Management and Education aims to discover solutions to the world's social, environmental, economic and resource challenges. Students who opt for the teaching emphasis prepare for a career in agricultural education in grades 9-12 and as FFA advisers, and also enjoy opportunities to educate the public in informal settings. The B.S. degree coursework runs the gamut from basic sciences - plant, soil and animal - to agricultural mechanics and the principles of the teaching-learning process. The program concludes with a 14-week student teaching internship at a cooperating center in Arizona.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize major models in Agriculture education and Communications Recognize the principles of leadership development. Analyze AFNR industry standards in contemporary systems. Recognize individuals' roles and relevant issues in agricultural technology and innovation.
Sample Courses
- AED 301: Youth Leadership Development
- AED 405a: Principles of Career and Technical Education
- AED 438: The Teaching of Secondary School Agricultural Science
Career Fields
- Education
- Communications
- Journalism
- Literacy advocacy
- Nonprofit
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Agricultural Technology Management and Education
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First Year Composition
3.00
MATH 112 College Algebra
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
AGTM 100 Principles and Practices of Agricultural Mechanization
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First Year Composition
3.00
CHEM 151 General Chemistry
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
AGTM 200 Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems with Applications to Agriculture
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
Second Language
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
MCB 181 R & MCB 181 L Introductory Biology I Lecture and Laboratory
4.00
AGTM 350 Applications in Agricultural Mechanics
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Second Language
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
ECOL 182 R & ECOL 182L Introductory Biology II Lecture and Laboratory
4.00
AGTM 330 Turf and Landscape Technology or AGTM 351 Agricultural Power and Machinery
3.00
ACCT 200 Introduction to Financial Accounting
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
ENVS 200 Introduction to Soil Sciece
3.00
ENVS 201 Soils Laboratory
1.00
AED 301 Youth Leadership Development
3.00
PLS 217 Introduction to Hydroponics & Controlled Environment Agriculture
3.00
ACBS 102R Introduction to Animal Science
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ENTO 407 Insect Discovery
3.00
Animal Sciece Course
3.00
ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues
3.00
PLS 312 Genetics
4.00
AED 493A Internship Pre-Student Teaching
2.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
AED 438 The Teaching of Secondary School Agriculture
4.00
AED 460 Instructional Materials Development
4.00
ALC 422 Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences
3.00
LCEV 408 Methods of Teaching English to English Language Learners
3.00
AED 498A Senior Capstone Pre-Student Teaching
2.00
8th Semester
Credits
AED 405A Principles of Career and Technical Education
3.00
AED 498B Senior Capstone Student Teaching
5.00
AED 493B Internship Student Teaching
4.00
AED 497F Structured English Immersion Teaching Methodology
3.00
POL 210 U.S. and Arizona Constitution
3.00