ALEC 503 - Adult Education
Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to advance the understanding of the basic principles behind motivating adults to learn. Procedures in implementing these principles to bring about change in adult behavior will be explored. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Crosslisted with: AG 503.
ALEC 512 - Methods of Technological Change
Hours: 3
This course will focus on the processes by which professional change agents (for example, extension agents) influence the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of technological change. The interlocking relationships of technology, culture, and society and the role of the change agent in affecting those relationships will be covered. Students will learn how to predict and minimize the undesirable consequences of change and how to enhance the development of communication skills required when working with people. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
ALEC 530 - History and Philosophy of Agricultural and Career Education
Hours: 3
(Same As AFE 530) This course is designed to provide a historical perspective of the development and execution of school based agricultural education, educational philosophy/philosophers, and educational theory with a purpose to better understand and communicate modern agricultural education and hone one’s personal educational philosophy. Crosslisted with: AFE 530.
ALEC 531 - Experiential Learning Theory and Application in Agricultural Career and Family Education
Hours: 3
(Same As AFE 531) This course will examine experiential learning in light of Kolb’s experiential learning model and the three-circle model of agricultural education. The overarching goal is to make you more familiar with the concepts such that you will incorporate the concepts in your program in a practical manner. Crosslisted with: AFE 531.
ALEC 535 - Leading and Communicating Contemporary Issues in Agriculture
Hours: 3
This course is an evaluation of current issues pertaining to leadership in agriculture including a historical look at leadership and its impact on producers and consumers. Content and teaching will promote understanding of the agricultural industry with a focus on advocacy, written, online, and oral communications.
ALEC 560 - Laboratory Management in Agricultural, Family, and Career Technical Education
Hours: 3
This course is designed to give students certifying to teach secondary agricultural education through the online alternative certification program an overview of managing and safety related to various laboratories involved in teaching at a school-based agricultural education program or in FCS and CTE
ALEC 570 - Instructional Management
Hours: 3
(Same as AFE 570) Provides students with a review of the ethical and pedagogical principles and practices needed to organize and deliver instructional programs in Agricultural Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences. Crosslisted with: AFE 570.
ALEC 571 - Program Development
Hours: 3
(Same As AFE 571) This course addresses the theoretical and practical principles of planning, funding, and conducting effective educational programs in Agricultural Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences. Crosslisted with: AFE 571.
ALEC 573 - Practicum in Teaching
Hours: 3
(Same As AFE 573) Supervised teaching practicum in Agricultural Science or Family and Consumer Sciences at the secondary level. Course includes field-based teaching component and monthly seminars on strategies and issues related to the teaching profession. Crosslisted with: AFE 573.
ALEC 574 - Assessment & Evaluation
Hours: 3
(Same As AFE 574) Theories and techniques used in assessing student learning and skill development and evaluating educational programs in Agricultural Science and Family and Consumer Sciences. Crosslisted with: AFE 574.
ALEC 575 - Community Leadership and Development
Hours: 3
Theories and practices associated with organizing and implementing social and economic change within the community context. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Crosslisted with: AFE 575.
ALEC 577 - Leading Extension and Outreach Programs
Hours: 3
Techniques and practical field experience in organizing, delivering, and evaluating community-based programs through cooperative extension and outreach models. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. Crosslisted with: AFE 577.
