2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
This major prepares students for careers in agricultural education, agricultural communication and agricultural leadership and training positions in extension, community and government agencies.
Four specializations are offered: teaching, agricultural communication, agricultural leadership and extension education. Each requires a common core of courses in technical agriculture and preprofessional education. Department advisers will help students select electives.
Agricultural Communication
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Leadership
Extension Education
The agricultural communication specialization prepares agricultural communication professionals. Media skills include publications, electronic media, graphic arts, advertising and public relations.
Students must meet department and college requirements and have a minimum overall UF GPA of 2.5. Students also must complete MMC 2100, Writing for Mass Communication, with a C or higher.
** Approved electives – see adviser for suggested electives consistent with the student's interest and goals.
The agricultural education specialization provides the basic courses for agricultural teacher certification in Florida. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to enter the teacher education specialization and, during their first semester, attain a passing score on the General Knowledge portion of the FCTE. In addition, graduates must apply to the state's Department of Education for certification.
* Total math required is nine hours.
Agricultural leadership prepares students for entry into agribusiness positions related to human resource management, corporate training and development, agricultural literacy, political interests and commodity service organizations. Course work focuses on a core of agricultural courses plus department courses on leadership theory and strategies, educational/training programs design, professional presentation delivery and interpersonal communication.
** Approved electives – see adviser for suggested electives consistent with the student's interests and goals.
The extension education specialization prepares students for positions in the Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other community organizations and government agencies. The course of study will focus on nonformal education, designing educational programs, leadership development, teaching/training methods, and communications.
With the guidance and approval of their adviser, students will select electives in an emphasis area that reflects their career interests and goals (18 total credits).
A four-credit, six-week internship with the Cooperative Extension Service is required.
** Approved electives – see adviser.
| Agricultural Education and Communication |
| College: Agricultural and Life Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science |
| Hours for Degree: 120 |
| Specializations: Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Leadership, and Extension Education. |
| Minor: Extension Education, Agricultural Communication |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: aec.ifas.ufl.edu |
This major prepares students for careers in agricultural education, agricultural communication and agricultural leadership and training positions in extension, community and government agencies.
Four specializations are offered: teaching, agricultural communication, agricultural leadership and extension education. Each requires a common core of courses in technical agriculture and preprofessional education. Department advisers will help students select electives.
Agricultural Communication
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Leadership
Extension Education
The agricultural communication specialization prepares agricultural communication professionals. Media skills include publications, electronic media, graphic arts, advertising and public relations.
Students must meet department and college requirements and have a minimum overall UF GPA of 2.5. Students also must complete MMC 2100, Writing for Mass Communication, with a C or higher.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 6 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 1083, MAC 1147, BSC 2007, BSC 2009L, BSC 2008, AEB 3103, MMC 2100
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional critical course – excluding labs
- MMC 2100 must be completed with a grade of C or better
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) or ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics(3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics(3) | 3-4 |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE–B) | 3 |
| BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE–B) | 1 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE–M) or MAC 1114 Trigonometry and MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (2+3) | 4-5 |
| BSC 2008 Biological Sciences: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior (GE–B) | 3 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (GR-E) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 2 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MMC 2100 Writing for Mass Communication (GR-E) | 3 |
| CHM 1083 Consumer Chemistry (GE–P) | 3 |
| AEE 3073 Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| American history or political science elective (GE–S) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AEE 3070C Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE 3414 Leadership Development | 3 |
| AEE 4031 The Communication Process in Agriculture and Natural Resources | 3 |
| Approved elective ** | 3 |
| PGY 3610 Survey of Photojournalism | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| AEE 4035 Advanced Agricultural Communication Writing (GR-E) | 3 |
| AEE 4036 Advanced Agricultural Communication Production | 3 |
| AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law | 3 |
| Approved electives ** | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| AEE 4948 Agricultural Communication Internship | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| AEE 4052 Communication Campaign Strategies in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE 3075 Working with People: Interpersonal Leadership Skills | 3 |
| PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| Food and resource economics elective (AEB) | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| AEB 3300 Agricultural and Food Marketing or AEB 3341 Selling Strategically | 3 |
| AEE 4905 Leadership in Groups and Teams | 3 |
| Approved electives ** | 8 |
| Total | 14 |
** Approved electives – see adviser for suggested electives consistent with the student's interest and goals.
The agricultural education specialization provides the basic courses for agricultural teacher certification in Florida. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to enter the teacher education specialization and, during their first semester, attain a passing score on the General Knowledge portion of the FCTE. In addition, graduates must apply to the state's Department of Education for certification.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 6 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 1083 or higher (not CHM 1025), MAC 1147, BSC 2007, BSC 2009L, AEB 3103 and EDF 3110 (or equivalent)
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional critical course – excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics | 3 |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE–B) | 3 |
| BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE–B) | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE–M) or MAC 1114 Trigonometry and MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (2+3) | 4-5 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine arts elective | 3 |
| Science elective (GE–BP) | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| CHM 1083 Consumer Chemistry or higher chemistry course (not CHM 1025) (GE–P) | 3 |
| Literature (GE–H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations | 3 |
| American history elective (GE–H) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (or equivalent) | 3 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (GR-E) | 3 |
| RED 3312 Classroom Reading | 3 |
| Agricultural and life sciences or science elective | 3 |
| Mathematics * or elective (GE–M) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AEE 3323 Development and Philosophy of Agricultural Education | 3 |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| Horticulture or plant science elective | 3 |
| TSL 4320 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| AEE 4202 Curriculum Development and Assessment Techniques in Emerging Agricultural Technologies | 3 |
| AEE 4504 Curriculum and Program Planning for Agricultural Education | 3 |
| SOS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment | 3 |
| SOS 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment Lab | 1 |
| ENY 3005 and ENY 3005L Principles of Entomology and Laboratory or PMA 3010 Fundamentals of Pest Management or ENY 3030C Insect Field Biology | 3 |
| Agricultural and life sciences elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| AEE 3200 Instructional Techniques in Agricultural and Vocational Education | 3 |
| EEX 3616 Core Classroom Management Strategies | 3 |
| Agricultural and life sciences or science elective | 9-10 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| AEE 4224 Special Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education | 3 |
| AEE 4227 Laboratory Practices in Teaching Agricultural Education | 3 |
| AEE 4942 Agricultural Education Internship | 6 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
* Total math required is nine hours.
Agricultural leadership prepares students for entry into agribusiness positions related to human resource management, corporate training and development, agricultural literacy, political interests and commodity service organizations. Course work focuses on a core of agricultural courses plus department courses on leadership theory and strategies, educational/training programs design, professional presentation delivery and interpersonal communication.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 6 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 1083 or higher (not CHM 1025), MAC 1147, BSC 2007, BSC 2009L, BSC 2008, AEB 3103 and MMC 2100
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) or ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) | 3-4 |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE–B) | 3 |
| BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE–B) | 1 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| BSC 2008 Biological Sciences: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior (GE–B) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE–M) or MAC 1114 Trigonometry and MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (2+3) | 4-5 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Electives | 7 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MMC 2100 Writing for Mass Communication (GR–E) | 3 |
| CHM 1083 Consumer Chemistry or higher chemistry course (not CHM 1025) (GE–P) | 3 |
| AEE 3073 Intercultural Communication (GE–S, I) | 3 |
| American history or political science elective (GE–S) | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AEE 3070C Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE 3414 Leadership Development | 3 |
| AEE 3075 Working with People: Interpersonal Leadership Skills | 3 |
| AEE 4031 The Communication Process in Agriculture and Natural Resources | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| AEE 4035 Advanced Agricultural Communication Writing (GR-E) | 3 |
| AEE 4036 Advanced Agricultural Communication Production | 3 |
| AEE 4905 Leadership in Groups and Teams | 3 |
| Approved electives ** | 5 |
| Total | 14 |
| Summer | Credits |
| AEE 4943 Leadership Education Internship | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| AEE 4052 Communication Campaign Strategies in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE 3313 Development and Role of Extension Education or AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness or approved elective | 3 |
| AEB 4126 Agricultural and Natural Resource Ethics or FYC 4114 Ethical Issues in Family, Youth and Community Sciences or PHM 3032 Ethics and Ecology | 3 |
| Approved electives ** | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| AEE 4506 Advanced Extension Methods | 3 |
| AEB 3300 Agricultural and Food Marketing or AEB 3341 Selling Strategically or approved elective | 3 |
| AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law | 3 |
| Approved electives ** | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
** Approved electives – see adviser for suggested electives consistent with the student's interests and goals.
The extension education specialization prepares students for positions in the Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other community organizations and government agencies. The course of study will focus on nonformal education, designing educational programs, leadership development, teaching/training methods, and communications.
With the guidance and approval of their adviser, students will select electives in an emphasis area that reflects their career interests and goals (18 total credits).
A four-credit, six-week internship with the Cooperative Extension Service is required.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 7 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 1083 or higher (not CHM 1025), MAC 1147, BSC 2007, BSC 2009L, BSC 2008, AEB 3103, SYG 2000
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) or ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) (GE–S) | 3-4 |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE–B) | 3 |
| BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE–B) | 1 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE–M) or MAC 1114 Trigonometry and MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (2+3) | 4-5 |
| BSC 2008 Biological Sciences: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior (GE–B) | 3 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| CHM 1083 Consumer Chemistry or higher chemistry course (not CHM 1025) (GE–P) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 2 |
| Electives | 7 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE–S) | 3 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE 3073 Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| American history (GE–H) or political science elective (GE–S) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AEE 3313 Development and Role of Extension Education | 3 |
| AEE 3414 Leadership Development | 3 |
| AEE 4031 The Communication Process in Agriculture and Natural Resources | 3 |
| AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness | 3 |
| Approved elective ** | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| AEE 4506 Advanced Extension Methods | 3 |
| AEB 4126 Agriculture and Natural Resource Ethics or FYC 4114 Ethical Issues in Family, Youth and Community Sciences | 3 |
| AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law | 3 |
| Approved elective ** | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
| Summer | Credits |
| AEE 4944 Cooperative Extension Internship | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| AEB 4224 U.S. Food and Agricultural Policy or AEB 4274 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy or AEB 4284 Human Resource Policy | 3 |
| AEE 3070C Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE 4052 Communication Campaign Strategies in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE 3075 Working with People: Interpersonal Leadership Skills | 3 |
| Approved elective ** | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| AEE 4500 Program Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| AEE 4905 Leadership in Groups and Teams | 3 |
| Approved electives ** | 8 |
| Total | 14 |
** Approved electives – see adviser.