Explores the development of life science and agricultural knowledge and the competing schools of thought on how to develop an educational system in a democratic society. Early debates centered on agriculture as a science, an art, or simply a mass of empiricism. Major thinkers of agriculture and education believed in the power of educating the masses and the social power of knowledge. Current and historical models of agricultural leadership, education, and communications will be interpreted through cultural and historically significant works, figures, and schools of thought. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AH)

Other Instructors: Beasley, Victoria Utsman

Enables students to develop communication skills in face-to-face environments. Students will learn and apply verbal and nonverbal communication strategies relevant to the delivery of demonstrative, informative, persuasive, and group presentations. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (OC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (OC).

Other Instructors: West, Molly | Beasley, Victoria Utsman

Assists students in identifying, developing, and pursuing a career blueprint while gaining an understanding of the current job market and necessary techniques to obtain employment within the agriculture field including recruitment/placement services, resume construction, interview skills, and job offer evaluation. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)

Other Instructors: West, Molly

This course introduces youth development (ages 6-18) principles and focuses on the major developmental domains of physical cognitive, emotional and social development. Major theories relevant to the domains of development are introduced and discussed and application these principles in context of family, school and community. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (SS)

Other Instructors: Richards, Jennifer Kathryn

Theories and models of program evaluation and their use in evaluating a programs’ content and learning activities delivered in informal learning environments. Students will learn to frame strong evaluation questions, develop an evaluation plan, and understand principles, techniques and instruments used to identify, gather and analyze information to evaluate programs.

Other Instructors: Richards, Jennifer Kathryn