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Agricultural Education and Communication
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication
Credits: 3.
Strategies and techniques for effective presentations in the food, agricultural and natural resource professions. Emphasis on oral and visual techniques for formal and informal situations including leadership and group settings.
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 3.
This course establishes the importance of effective communication to success in both the educational and professional environments; emphasizes writing as a primary form of communication; examines the elements of effective written communication in organizational and scholarly areas; and explores the causes of ineffective writing and ways to correct them. (WR)
AEC 3070C Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 3.
An introduction to the history and incorporation of electronic media used in agricultural and natural resources sciences. Hands-on learning of electronic media technology as it relates to agriculture is emphasized.
AEC 3073 Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3.
Basic culturally coded communication behaviors, such as cultural values and beliefs, attitudes and verbal and non-verbal behavior, will be examined to identify basic differences among individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Special emphasis on cultural communication issues in the agricultural and natural resources sciences will be addressed. (S, N, D)
AEC 3209 Instructional and Event Planning in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 3.
Instructional methodology that focuses on the selection and use of innovative teaching, presentation, meeting planning and evaluation strategies for teaching agricultural subjects in various educational settings.
AEC 3313 Development and Role of Extension Education
Credits: 3.
Extension philosophy, programs, methods and leadership principles, and history of federal, state and local leadership in the development of the cooperative extension service.
AEC 3323 Development and Philosophy of Agricultural Education
Credits: 3.
An analysis of evolving concepts and philosophies of agricultural education programs with emphasis upon the history, legislation and principles underlying organization and practice.
AEC 3413 Working with People: Interpersonal Leadership Skills
Credits: 3.
Identifies and defines leadership in terms of intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.
AEC 3414 Leadership Development
Credits: 3.
An understanding of the dynamic interactions of personal characteristics, technical skills, interpersonal influence, commitment, goals and power necessary for effective organizational leader and follower behaviors.
AEC 4031 The Communication Process in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 3
Survey of basic communication concepts as they apply to agriculture and natural resource industries. (WR)
AEC 4035 Advanced Agricultural Communication Writing
Credits: 3; Prereq: AEC 3070C and AEC 4031 or JOU 3101, with grades of C or better.
This course provides students the opportunity to master a variety of writing styles used in corporate and mass media settings. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of writing skills. (WR)
AEC 4036 Advanced Agricultural Communication Production
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits; Prereq: AEC 3070.
This course provides directed experience in the following areas of agricultural communication - video production, graphic design, visual composition, desktop publishing and multimedia development.
AEC 4052 Communication Campaign Strategies in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 3; Prereq: AEC 4031 or MMC 2100 or JOU 3101 or PUR 3000.
Examination of the role of communication in agriculture, focusing on strategies and methods for agricultural information transfer. (WR)
AEC 4202 Curriculum Development and Assessment Techniques in Emerging Agricultural Technologies
Credits: 3; Prereq: AEC 3200.
This course is designed to introduce students to new and emerging areas in food agriculture and natural resource sciences. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate teaching techniques, curricula and resources.
AEC 4210 Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education
Credits: 3.
Teaching methodology course that focuses on the selection and use of teaching strategies, methods/ approaches and techniques; evaluating learning; managing learning environments; and classroom management for teaching agricultural subjects in formal educational settings.
AEC 4224 Special Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: AEC 3200 and AEC 3323.
Emphasis on supervised agricultural experience programs, record keeping and related FFA awards. Classroom management techniques, discipline and liability issues are also discussed.
AEC 4228 Laboratory Practices in Teaching Agricultural Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: AEC 3200, AEC 3323 and AOM 3220.
Laboratory practices in teaching mechanics and other operative skills, conducting field and laboratory classes, and providing space and teaching facilities.
AEC 4434 Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams
Credits: 3.
This course focuses on leadership and communication in groups and teams. Topics include: what makes effective groups and teams, processes of groups and teams, relationships of members, and improving group/team performance.
AEC 4465 Global Leadership
Credits: 3; Prereq: AEC 3413 or AEC 3414.
An integrated, practical and dynamic framework for students to develop global literacy and leadership competencies. (N, S)
AEC 4500 Program Development and Evaluation
Credits: 3.
An in-depth analysis of the development and evaluation of human and community resource programs based on programming theories, concepts and research. Emphasizes dimensions of responsive communities, determination of community needs and goals.
AEC 4504 Curriculum and Program Planning for Agricultural Education
Credits: 3.
Principles and practices used in designing courses of instruction for effective teaching and total program development.
AEC 4506 Nonformal Teaching Methods and Delivery Strategies
Credits: 3.
This course focuses on the creation and implementation of educational programs and teaching methods within the realm of nonformal education.
AEC 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: instructor permission.
Topics and special problems selected from fields such as 4-H and FFA work, demonstrations, farm and home management, rural development, pre-school planning and post-school evaluation and planning.
AEC 4909 Honors Project
Credits: 1 to 6; can be repeated up to 6 credits; Prereq: must be admitted to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences' honors program.
An individual special project course restricted to students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences' honors program. Students will complete a project on a selected topic, issue or problem. Projects may relate to research, teaching or extension. The project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members chosen by the honors coordinator.
AEC 4930 Communication and Leadership Development Capstone Experience
Credits: 3; Prereq: AEC 3070C, AEC 4031, AEC 4035, AEC 4036.
Integrates content and skills that communication and leadership development students have learned in their prerequisite courses.
AEC 4942 Agricultural Education Internship
Credits: 6 to 8; Prereq: senior standing.
An individual program whereby students are apprenticed to officials to gain practical experience in agribusiness and natural resources education, agricultural and extension programs at the county level and/or agribusiness experience in selected agricultural organizations.
AEC 4943 Leadership Development Internship
Credits: 2 to 6; Prereq: 15 hours of communication and leadership courses with no grade below C. Nine hours must include AEC 3070C, AEC 4031, and AEC 3413 or AEC 4434.
An individual program whereby students are apprenticed to officials to gain practical experience in agricultural organizations, industry and/or the county extension program.
AEC 4944 Cooperative Extension Internship
Credits: 4 to 6; Prereq: senior standing, AEC 3313; minimum 2.0 GPA.
The cooperative extension internship provides students the opportunity to develop practical on-the-job supervised experience in cooperative extension, primarily at the county level.
AEC 4948 Agricultural Communication Internship
Credits: 2 to 6; Prereq: 15 hours of communication and leadership courses with no grade below C. Nine hours must include AEC 3070C, AEC 4031, and AEC 3413 or AEC 4434.
An individual program whereby students gain supervised experience in agricultural communications including reporting, writing, editing, photography, graphics, broadcasting, advertising or public relations.

General Education Categories

Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.

  • Biological Sciences (B)
  • Composition (C)
  • Diversity (D)*
  • Humanities (H)
  • International (N)*
  • Mathematics (M)
  • Physical Sciences (P)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)

* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not completed six hours of international/diversity (I) credits can do so now by taking D and N courses.

Symbols Used in Course Descriptions

  • (WR): the course satisfies the writing requirement.
  • (MR): the course satisfies the math requirement.
  • (S-U): the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
  • Refer to the Schedule of Courses for specific information.