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    • AGSC 289.Special Topics in. [Credits: 1 to 4]  

    • Special topics in an identified area of agricultural science. May be repeated for credit.

    • Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

    • AGSC 291.Research. [Credits: 1 to 4]  

    • Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in agricultural science. May be repeated 2 times for credit.

    • Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.

    • AGSC 301.Introduction to Agricultural Science Teaching.. [Credits: 3]  

    • Introduction to agricultural science teaching at the secondary level an overview of preparing teachers for a changing world including knowledge of learners, subject matter and teaching within the context of agricultural science.

    • Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

    • AGSC 325.Instructional Design in Agricultural Science.. [Credits: 2]  

    • Instructional design as it relates to teaching agricultural science, including topics on effective teaching, principles of learning, learning styles, lesson planning, instructional media and teaching methods.

    • Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

    • AGSC 405.Facilitating Complete Secondary Agricultural Science Programs. [Credits: 2]  

    • Planning and supervising experiences and activities for students enrolled in secondary agricultural science programs.

    • Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head.

    • AGSC 380.Workshop in Agricultural Science. [Credits: 1 to 4]  

    • The study, understanding and solution of human-agricultural problems based on theory learned in the classroom, library, laboratory and fieldwork completed by individuals and teams.

    • Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

    • AGSC 383.Teaching Agricultural Mechanics. . [Credits: 3]  

    • Methods of teaching and motivating students in agricultural mechanics; designed for students preparing to teach agricultural science in Texas public schools.

    • Prerequisite: AGSC 301.

    • AGSC 384.Clinical Professional Experience in AGSC. [Credits: 3]  

    • Clinical field experience for students preparing to teach agricultural science in public schools of Texas; through first-hand observation, students will study learning theories, individual differences, teaching methods, classroom management, curriculum, school climate and culture, and teacher roles and responsibilities.

    • Prerequisite: AGSC 301.

    • AGSC 402.Designing Instruction for Secondary Agricultural Science Programs. [Credits: 3]  

    • Theory and practice in designing instruction for secondary agricultural science programs including effective planning and delivery methods; designed for students preparing to teach agricultural science in Texas public schools.

    • Prerequisite: AGSC 384; concurrent enrollment in AGSC 405.

    • AGSC 405.Facilitating Complete Secondary Agricultural Science Programs. [Credits: 3]  

    • Theory and practice in facilitating secondary agricultural science programs: includes classroom instruction, supervised experience, and youth leadership development; designed for students preparing to teach agricultural science in Texas public schools.

    • Prerequisite: AGSC 384; concurrent enrollment in AGSC 402.

    • AGSC 425.Learner Centered Instruction in Agricultural Science. [Credits: 3]  

    • Preparing curriculum materials for secondary agricultural science and adult education programs.

    • Prerequisite: AGED 301; senior classification; or approval of department head.

    • AGSC 436.Professional Teaching Internship in AGSC. [Credits: 6]  

    • Planning for and teaching secondary agricultural science in selected high schools in Texas; includes 12 weeks of professional teaching experience under the guidance of a university supervisor and a cooperating teacher in the school.

    • AGSC 481.Seminar. [Credits: 1]  

    • Review of current literature and research as related to program development in light of legislation and policies affecting education in agriculture.

    • Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

    • AGSC 484.Field Experience. [Credits: 1 to 6]  

    • An on-the-job supervised experience program conducted in the area of the student’s specialization.

    • Prerequisite: Senior classification; 2.0 GPR; approval of department head.

    • AGSC 489.Special Topics in.... [Credits: 1 to 4]  

    • Special topics in an identified area of agricultural science. May be repeated for credit.

    • Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

    • AGSC 491.Research. [Credits: 1 to 4]  

    • Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in agricultural science. May be repeated 3 times for credit.

    • Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

    • AGSC 494.Internship. [Credits: 1 to 6]  

    • Supervised internship and independent study related to student’s professional interest.

    • Prerequisite: AGED 301; junior or senior classification; 2.0 GPR; approval of instructor.