Agribusiness, Agricultural Education and Communications Courses

Agricultural Business (AGB) courses

  • AGB 144 Agricultural Economics I

    Characteristics of our economic system and basic economic concepts with applications to agriculture. Effects on agriculture by money and banking systems, monetary and fiscal policies, government policies, and international trade.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    432Fall, Spring
  • AGB 314 Legal Aspects of Agriculture

    Recommended Prerequisite: 30 hours. Legal framework impinging upon decision making of farm business including farm ownership and transfer, taxation, business organization, losses, and regulations of land and water use. May be taught concurrently with AGB 644. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 314 and AGB 644.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGB 334 Marketing Agricultural Products

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 144 or ECO 165. Marketing functions and agencies involved in the movement of farm products from producers to consumers. Explains how the economic behaviors of the farmers, marketing agents and consumers affect the organization and performance of the food markets.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Fall, Spring, Summer
  • AGB 344 Financing Agriculture

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 144. Capital requirements and sources and uses of each type of credit.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Fall
  • AGB 354 Land Economics

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 144. Principles and institutions affecting the allocation of land resources among uses and users.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Summer
  • AGB 364 Introduction to Agricultural Risk Management: Commodity Futures and Options

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 334. Introduction to the economic theory, organization, and operating principles of agricultural commodity futures markets. The course will give students the opportunity to explore, through theory and practice, the relationship between cash, futures, basis, exchange and local contracts, and other course concepts. Emphasis is placed on speculating, hedging, and investing in agricultural markets.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Fall
  • AGB 374 Agricultural Business Management

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 144. A study of agricultural firm management including planning, organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating functions used to attain business goals. The role of finance and type of business organization including agricultural cooperatives.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Fall
  • AGB 384 Agricultural Selling

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 334. Principles of selling with application to agricultural inputs and products. Attitudes, value systems, and behavioral patterns that relate to agricultural sales. Relationship of sales to marketing, selling strategies, preparing for sales calls, making sales presentations, handling objections, and closing sales. Analysis of the buying or purchasing process. Evaluation of agri-selling as a possible career choice.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall, Spring
  • AGB 394 Agricultural Industry Study

    Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AGB 494 for 1 credit hour; completion of 60 hours including 6 hours in agricultural business; and permission of instructor.

    A five-day study alternating between St. Louis and Kansas City to examine the management process of a variety of agricultural businesses. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    102Spring, Summer
  • AGB 399 Special Topics in Agribusiness, Education and Communications

    Special study in an identified area of agricultural business, education or communications not treated in other courses. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours provided the same topic is not duplicated.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGB 444 American Agricultural Policy

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 144. Description and analysis of economic problems of US Agriculture. History and significance of government programs to support farm prices and incomes, conserve land resources, encourage adequate food supplies and expand U.S. agricultural trade.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGB 494 Problems in Agricultural Business

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Student selects a specific topic, prepares an outline, makes an investigation and presentation under the supervision of an agricultural business staff member.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Fall, Spring
  • AGB 499 Internship in Agribusiness, Agricultural Education and Communication

    Course in supervised agricultural work experience. A program to integrate class experience with actual practice and to provide students with hands-on experience in agricultural businesses or agricultural communications agencies. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of eight hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-8Fall, Spring, Summer
  • AGB 514 International Agricultural Trade

    Prerequisite: AGB 334 or MKT 350.

    Gains from trade, agricultural trade policies of exporters and importers, exchange rates, multilateral trade negotiations, preferential trade agreements, technical barriers and environmental regulations and trade. May be taught concurrently with AGB 614. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 514 and AGB 614.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Spring
  • AGB 524 Agricultural Prices

    Prerequisite: AGB 334.

    Factors influencing the level and movement of agricultural commodity prices and prices of agricultural inputs. May be taught concurrently with AGB 624. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 524 and AGB 624.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Fall
  • AGB 534 Production Economics

    Prerequisite: AGB 144.

    Application of economics of production in agricultural and business management, examination of the relationships between inputs and outputs, and impact of technology selection on business profitability. May be taught concurrently with AGB 634. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 534 and AGB 634.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGB 554 Agricultural Industry Study

    Prerequisite: 60 hours including 6 hours of AGB courses; and permission of instructor.

    A five-day study of Missouri agricultural businesses to examine the management process of a variety of management structures. May be repeated for up to four hours if traveling to a different location. May be taught concurrently with AGB 654. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 554 and AGB 654.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    2Spring, Summer
  • AGB 574 Advanced Agricultural Risk Management

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 364. This course explores theory and practice of agricultural risk management in production, market, finance, human, legal, and institutional risk. Students will construct an applicable risk management plan while developing tools and problem solving skills in identifying ways to mitigate risk. May be taught concurrently with AGB 674. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 574 and AGB 674.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Spring
  • AGB 584 Farm Business Management

    Prerequisite: AGB 144.

    Economic principles applied to the organization and operation of agricultural units; tools of decision-making; and factor allocation. May be taught concurrently with AGB 684. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 584 and AGB 684.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Fall, Spring
  • AGB 594 Agricultural Entrepreneurship

    This course is designed to explore the best foundational knowledge of owning your own business within the expansive industry that is agriculture. Course will cover various facets of entrepreneurship from resource evaluation to budgets and marketing. By the end of the course, not only will each student have an understanding of entrepreneurship but will also have a completed business plan built on that knowledge. Real world applications will also be explored through guest speakers from the local agricultural community and current event discussions. While most applications will be agriculturally focused, all topics that are discussed can be applied to other sectors of the business world. May be taught concurrently with AGB 694. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 594 and AGB 694.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGB 614 International Agricultural Trade

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 334 or MKT 350. Gains from trade, agricultural trade policies of exporters and importers, exchange rates, multilateral trade negotiations, preferential trade agreements, technical barriers and environmental regulations and trade. May be taught concurrently with AGB 514. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 514 and AGB 614.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Spring
  • AGB 624 Agricultural Prices

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 334. Factors influencing the level and movement of agricultural commodity prices and prices of agricultural inputs. May be taught concurrently with AGB 524. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 524 and AGB 624.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Fall
  • AGB 634 Production Economics

    Prerequisite: AGB 144.

    Application of economics of production in agricultural and business management, examination of the relationships between inputs and outputs, and impact of technology selection on business profitability. May be taught concurrently with AGB 534. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 534 and AGB 634.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGB 644 Legal Aspects of Agriculture

    Legal framework impinging upon decision making of farm business including farm ownership and transfer, taxation, business organization, losses, and regulations of land and water use. May be taught concurrently with AGB 314. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 314 and AGB 644.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGB 654 Agricultural Industry Study

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    A five-day study of Missouri agricultural businesses to examine the management process of a variety of management structures. May be repeated for up to four hours if traveling to a different location. May be taught concurrently with AGB 554. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 554 and AGB 654.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    2Spring, Summer
  • AGB 674 Advanced Agricultural Risk Management

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 364. This course explores theory and practice of agricultural risk management in production, market, finance, human, legal, and institutional risk. Students will construct an applicable risk management plan while developing tools and problem solving skills in identifying ways to mitigate risk. May be taught concurrently with AGB 574. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 574 and AGB 674.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Spring
  • AGB 684 Farm Business Management

    Recommended Prerequisite: AGB 144. Economic principles applied to the organization and operation of agricultural units; tools of decision-making; and factor allocation. May be taught concurrently with AGB 584. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 584 and AGB 684.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Fall, Spring
  • AGB 694 Agricultural Entrepreneurship

    This course is designed to explore the best foundational knowledge of owning your own business within the expansive industry that is agriculture. Course will cover various facets of entrepreneurship from resource evaluation to budgets and marketing. By the end of the course, not only will each student have an understanding of entrepreneurship but will also have a completed business plan built on that knowledge. Real world applications will also be explored through guest speakers from the local agricultural community and current event discussions. While most applications will be agriculturally focused, all topics that are discussed can be applied to other sectors of the business world. May be taught concurrently with AGB 594. Cannot receive credit for both AGB 594 and AGB 694.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring

Agricultural Communications (AGC) courses

  • AGC 183 Introduction to Agricultural Communications

    Prerequisite: ENG 110.

    Students will gain a basic understanding of the agricultural communications field, specifically in relation to issues in agriculture. Students will gain a broad understanding of agricultural communications, including a basic understanding of available communication mediums such as print media, audio, video and social media.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGC 293 News Writing in Agriculture

    Prerequisite: ENG 110 or AGC 183.

    Through the publication of the 'Ag Review', students will develop a basic understanding of news writing and Associated Press Style, specifically in the context of agricultural topics. The 'Ag Review' is a tradition in the School of Agriculture, and allows students to gain experience in journalistic writing, editing and publishing of the news magazine.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGC 303 Event Communications for Agricultural Organizations

    Prerequisite: ENG 110 and AGR 320 (or Writing II equivalent).

    Students will understand how to organize and run a successful press room for an agricultural organization's event. The class is centered around the Missouri FFA Convention press room at Missouri FFA Convention. Students learn the skills needed to perform in the press room during the lecture portion and spend the week of convention applying their skills to help run the press room.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Spring
  • AGC 313 Feature Writing for Agricultural Publications

    Prerequisite: ENG 110 and AGR 320 (or Writing II equivalent).

    Students will learn how to effectively use the feature writing style, specifically in relation to agriculture publications and topics. Students will understand the different types of feature stories, how to identify story ideas, interview sources and write stories they could potentially publish in an agriculture, food or natural resources related publication which differs from other publications due to the complexities of the industry.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGC 323 Media in Agriculture

    Prerequisite: AGC 183 or AGR 320 (or writing II equivalent).

    Students will understand how to integrate multiple media platforms to share a targeted message, with specific focus on social media, radio and video. Agricultural organizations utilize social media and other multimedia platforms to relay information to their consumers. Agricultural communications professionals have had to adapt to the shift of media trends, which include the up rise of technology. Students will apply the skills learned in this course to better reach target audiences within the agricultural industry using multimedia platforms.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGC 333 Layout and Design for Agricultural Publications

    Students will learn the fundamentals of Adobe Creative Cloud software, especially InDesign and Illustrator, while grasping basic graphic design principles in the context of agriculture. Specifically, students can apply class content to agricultural entities in their lives. Examples could include creating a graphic design portfolio for a family farm including a logo, brochure, business cards, etc.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGC 343 Agricultural Photography

    Students will have an understanding of manual camera settings, photo composition and basic photo editing skills in Photoshop. Ideal for students who will have basic photography requirements in their job. Examples of relevant careers include event photography, livestock photography, communications specialist, etc.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Spring
  • AGC 373 Online Communication for Agricultural Organizations

    This course explores online media and communication for agricultural organizations including Web design principles, basic Web coding, and social media skills.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGC 393 Public Relations in Agriculture

    Prerequisite: ENG 110 and AGR 320 (or Writing II equivalent).

    Students will learn the role public relations plays in agriculture through study of the history, theory and modern application of public relations. After initial study, students will apply their knowledge to create a public relations plan for an agricultural organization.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGC 493 Capstone in Agricultural Communications

    Prerequisite: AGC 313 and AGC 333.

    Students will understand the process of developing and publishing a feature magazine including both writing and design of the magazine. For the writing portion, students will be responsible for story idea development, interviews, executing writing and editing. The design portion will include photography and content layout. Another component of the course will be selling advertisements to help offset printing costs. Advertisements are sold to community businesses by students, who potentially could also work with the business to create the advertisement itself. May be taught concurrently with AGC 693. Cannot receive credit for both AGC 493 and AGC 693.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGC 499 College of Agriculture Communications Internship

    Internship course within the College of Agriculture to manage and produce digital media content. Students will apply knowledge attained in previous coursework to assist in planning and executing a communications plan and its components.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    101Spring
  • AGC 693 Capstone in Agricultural Communications

    Prerequisite: AGC 313 and AGC 333.

    Students will understand the process of developing and publishing a feature magazine including both writing and design of the magazine. For the writing portion, students will be responsible for story idea development, interviews, executing writing and editing. The design portion will include photography and content layout. Another component of the course will be selling advertisements to help offset printing costs. Advertisements are sold to community businesses by students, who potentially could also work with the business to create the advertisement itself. Graduate students will be required to serve on the editorial team, write extra content and reach accelerated advertising goals. May be taught concurrently with AGC 493. Cannot receive credit for both AGC 493 and AGC 693.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring

Agricultural Education (AGE) courses

  • AGE 318 Introduction to Agricultural Education

    Recommended Prerequisite: 30 hours. Building an acquaintance with the aims, philosophy, functions, opportunities and demands of agricultural education programs.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall
  • AGE 337 Agricultural Mechanics Practices

    Shop processes and techniques required for the construction, repair, and maintenance of agricultural facilities and equipment.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    314Fall
  • AGE 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Agriculture)

    Prerequisite: completion of all methods courses in Agriculture; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching; and concurrent enrollment in AGE 494.

    Student observes then teaches agriculture classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    5-6Spring
  • AGE 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Agriculture)

    Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AGE 493.

    Student observes, then teaches under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    5-6Spring
  • AGE 498 Problems in Agricultural Education

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Student selects a specific topic, prepares an outline, makes an investigation and presentation under the supervision of an agricultural education staff member. May be repeated with permission.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGE 499 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II

    Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval.

    This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MoSPE standards and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on BSEd or appropriate master's level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, KIN 498, MCL491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    4Fall, Spring
  • AGE 508 Teaching Adults in Vocational Education

    Rise of the adult education movement; learning abilities, educational interests and vocational needs of adults; problems and procedures in organizing and operating adult education programs; relationship of adult education to public school education. Identical with AGV 527. Cannot receive credit for AGV 527 and AGE 508. May be taught concurrently with AGE 608. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 508 and AGE 608.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGE 518 Agriculture Education Special Topics

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Special study of agricultural education topics not covered in other courses. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGE 628. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 518 and AGE 628.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGE 548 Agriculture in the Classroom

    Course is designed to help elementary teachers better appreciate the importance of agriculture in their student's lives and to better understand Missouri agriculture. Course stresses integration of resources available from the agricultural industry across the curriculum. May be taught concurrently with AGE 648. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 548 and AGE 648.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    110Summer
  • AGE 558 Teaching of Agriculture

    Prerequisite: EDC 350 and SEC 302; and 20 hours in agriculture; and admission to Teacher Education.

    Establishing objectives and organizing the course, selecting textbooks and equipment, securing and using teaching aids; using workbooks and notebooks, planning field trips, selecting and supervising projects. Credited only on BSEd (Secondary). A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take AGE 493 or AGE 494. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with AGE 658. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 558 and AGE 658.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGE 568 Course and Program Building in Agricultural Education

    Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 558; and 60 hours.

    Organization and analysis of agricultural instruction courses and programs; including the adoption of resource materials to meet individual student needs. May be taught concurrently with AGE 668. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 568 and AGE 668.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGE 578 Methods of Teaching Agricultural Management

    Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 558; and 60 hours.

    Identification, development, and utilization of supervised agriculture experience programs in Agricultural Education that includes methods of teaching program management, record keeping, and appropriate methodologies. May be taught concurrently with AGE 678. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 578 and AGE 678.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • AGE 588 Methods of Teaching Agricultural Laboratory Management

    Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 558; and 60 hours.

    Prepare prospective agricultural science teachers to determine subject matter, methods of teaching, and organization of equipment and facilities as applied to agricultural laboratories in high schools. May be taught concurrently with AGE 688. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 588 and AGE 688.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    212Spring
  • AGE 608 Teaching Adults in Vocational Education

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Rise of the adult education movement; learning abilities, educational interests and vocational needs of adults; problems and procedures in organizing and operating adult education programs; relationship of adult education to public school education. Identical with AGV 627 and SEC 627. Cannot receive credit for AGV 627 and SEC 627 and AGE 608. May be taught concurrently with AGE 508. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 508 and AGE 608.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGE 628 Agriculture Education-Special Topics

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Special study of agricultural education topics not covered in other courses. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGE 518. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 518 and AGE 628.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGE 648 Agriculture in the Classroom

    Course is designed to help elementary teachers better appreciate the importance of agriculture in their student's lives and to better understand Missouri agriculture. Course stresses integration of resources available from the agricultural industry across the curriculum. May be taught concurrently with AGE 548. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 548 and AGE 648.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    110Summer
  • AGE 658 Teaching of Agriculture

    Prerequisite: SEC 302 and EDC 350; and teacher certification students must be admitted to Teacher Education.

    Establishing objectives and organizing the course, selecting textbooks and equipment, securing and using teaching aids; using workbooks and notebooks, planning field trips, selecting and supervising projects. A C grade or better is required in this course or in AGE 558 in order to take AGE 493 or AGE 494. May be taught concurrently with AGE 558. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 558 and AGE 658.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGE 668 Course and Program Building in Agricultural Education

    Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 658.

    Organization and analysis of agricultural instruction courses and programs; including the adoption of resource materials to meet individual student needs. May be taught concurrently with AGE 568. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 568 and AGE 668.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • AGE 678 Methods of Teaching Agricultural Management

    Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 658.

    Identification, development, and utilization of supervised agriculture experience programs in Agricultural Education that includes methods of teaching program management, record keeping, and appropriate methodologies. May be taught concurrently with AGE 578. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 578 and AGE 678.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • AGE 688 Methods of Teaching Agricultural Laboratory Management

    Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 658.

    Prepare prospective agricultural science teachers to determine subject matter, methods of teaching, and organization of equipment and facilities as applied to agricultural laboratories in high schools. May be taught concurrently with AGE 588. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 588 and AGE 688.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    212Spring
  • AGE 718 Topics in Agricultural Education

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Current developments and trends in teaching agricultural education as well as new developments in resources and techniques. May be repeated, however, only nine hours will count towards the graduate program of study.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGE 728 Induction Year Teaching I

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Course for the professional development of first-year teachers of agriculture. The course focuses on the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and attitudes and managerial skills needed by beginning teachers of agriculture.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall, Spring
  • AGE 738 Induction Year Teaching II

    Prerequisite: AGE 728.

    Course for the professional development of second-year teachers of agriculture. The course is a continuation of AGE 728 and focuses on the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and attitudes and managerial skills needed by beginning teachers of agriculture.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall, Spring

Technology Education (AGT) courses

  • AGT 416 Principles of Teaching Industrial Education

    Prerequisite: EDC 150 and SEC 302; and 60 hours; and admitted Teacher Education or teacher certification.

    Instructional methods of attaining the objectives of technology education and vocational industrial technical education; design of individualized instruction and classroom and laboratory management; techniques of problem solving and applied critical thinking/decision-making; construction of tests; student evaluation; and use of visual aids. Credited only on BSEd (Secondary). A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take AGT 493 or AGT 494. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGT 420 Technology Education for the Classroom

    Prerequisite: AGT 416 or concurrent enrollment; EDC 150 and SEC 302; and 60 hours; and admitted to Teacher Education or teacher certification.

    Techniques, constructional activities, instructional materials and critical thinking/problem solving activities used in teaching technology education in elementary and secondary schools. Credited only on BSEd (Secondary). A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take AGT 493 or AGT 494. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    212Fall
  • AGT 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Technology)

    Prerequisite: completion of all method courses in Technology; a C grade or better in all professional education courses; current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching; and concurrent enrollment in AGT 494.

    Student observes then teaches industrial technology classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    6Spring
  • AGT 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Technology)

    Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AGT 493.

    Student observes then teaches under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. The course will not count toward the major GPA.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    6Spring
  • AGT 499 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II

    Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval.

    This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MoSPE standards and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on BSEd or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, KIN 498, MCL491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    4Fall, Spring
  • AGT 521 Selection and Organization of Industrial Education

    Prerequisite: AGT 416 or concurrent enrollment; and AGT 420 or concurrent enrollment.

    Selection and arrangement of units to teach; preparation of informational and job assignments; selection, purchase and arrangement of laboratory equipment; dispensing of supplies and keeping of adequate records. Course typically taken in same semester as AGT 416 and AGT 420. Identical with AGV 521. Cannot receive credit for both AGT 521 and AGV 521. May be taught concurrently with AGT 621. Cannot receive credit for both AGT 521 and AGT 621.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • AGT 621 Selection and Organization of Industrial Education

    Prerequisite: AGT 416 or concurrent enrollment; and AGT 420 or concurrent enrollment.

    Selection and arrangement of units to teach; preparation of informational and job assignments; selection, purchase and arrangement of laboratory equipment; dispensing of supplies and keeping of adequate records. Course typically taught in same semester as AGT 416 and AGT 420. Identical with AGV 621. Cannot receive credit for both AGT 621 and AGV 621. May be taught concurrently with AGT 521. Cannot receive credit for both AGT 521 and AGT 621.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall

Agricultural Vocational (AGV) courses

  • AGV 520 Occupational Analysis

    Analysis and breakdown of broad occupations or specific jobs into basic elements for instructional purposes. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 620. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 520 and AGV 620.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-2Upon demand
  • AGV 521 Selection and Organization of Industrial Education

    Selection and arrangement of units to teach; preparation of informational and job assignments; selection, purchase and arrangement of laboratory equipment; dispensing of supplies and keeping of adequate records. Course typically taken in same semester as AGT 416. Identical with AGT 521. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 521 and AGT 521. May be taught concurrently with AGV 621. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 521 and AGV 621.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 522 Philosophy of Vocational Education

    Philosophical foundations of vocational education; philosophies of vocational education in the contemporary school. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 622. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 522 and AGV 622.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGV 523 Guidance for Vocational Development

    Materials, procedures, and problems involved in the guidance of individuals in the selection of, preparation for, and advancement in a vocation. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 623. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 523 and AGV 623.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGV 525 Organization and Management in Vocational Education

    A systematic approach to defining and measuring occupational knowledge, skills and attitudes based upon an occupational analysis, instructional methodology, evaluation, and program standards. May be taught concurrently with AGV 625. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 525 and AGV 625.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 526 Coordination of Cooperative Education

    Problems and procedures in organizing and operating part-time cooperative and evening occupation programs. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 626. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 526 and AGV 626.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-2Upon demand
  • AGV 527 Teaching Adults in Vocational Education

    Rise of the adult education movement, learning abilities, educational interests, and vocational needs of adults; problems and procedures in organizing and operating adult education programs; relationship of adult education to public school education. Identical with AGE 508. Cannot receive credit for AGV 527 and AGE 508. May be taught concurrently with AGV 627. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 527 and AGV 627.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 528 Measurement and Evaluation of Vocational Education Programs

    Means for assessing specific program needs as determined from occupational surveys and other demographic data; follow-up techniques to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program to the manpower needs in a given labor market area. Identical with SEC 528. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours with departmental approval provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 628. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 528 and AGV 628.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGV 576 Teaching of Industrial/Vocational Subjects

    Instructional methods and techniques of teaching industrial/vocational education subjects; attaining objectives of career and technical education, design and evaluation of instructional units; classroom and laboratory management; and development of evaluative instruments. May be taught concurrently with AGV 676. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 576 and AGV 676.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 620 Occupational Analysis

    Analysis and breakdown of broad occupations or specific jobs into basic elements for instructional purposes. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 520. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 520 and AGV 620.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-2Upon demand
  • AGV 621 Selection and Organization of Industrial Education

    Selection and arrangement of units to teach; preparation of informational and job assignments; selection, purchase and arrangement of laboratory equipment; dispensing of supplies and keeping of adequate records. Course typically taken in same semester as AGT 416. Identical with AGT 621. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 621 and AGT 621. May be taught concurrently with AGV 521. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 521 and AGV 621.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 622 Philosophy of Vocational Education

    Philosophical foundations of vocational education; philosophies of vocational education in the contemporary school. Identical with SEC 622. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 522. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 522 and AGV 622.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGV 623 Guidance for Vocational Development

    Materials, procedures, and problems involved in the guidance of individuals in the selection of, preparation for, and advancement in a vocation. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 523. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 523 and AGV 623.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGV 625 Organization and Management in Vocational Education

    A systematic approach to defining and measuring occupational knowledge, skills and attitudes based upon an occupational analysis, instructional methodology, evaluation, and program standards. May be taught concurrently with AGV 525. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 525 and AGV 625.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 626 Coordination of Cooperative Education

    Problems and procedures in organizing and operating part-time cooperative and evening occupation programs. Identical with SEC 626. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 526. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 526 and AGV 626.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-2Upon demand
  • AGV 627 Teaching Adults in Vocational Education

    Rise of the adult education movement, learning abilities, educational interests, and vocational needs of adults; problems and procedures in organizing and operating adult education programs; relationship of adult education to public school education. Identical with AGE 608 and SEC 627. Cannot receive credit for AGV 627 and AGE 608 and SEC 627. May be taught concurrently with AGV 527. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 527 and AGV 627.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 628 Measurement and Evaluation of Vocational Education Programs

    Means for assessing specific program needs as determined from occupational surveys and other demographic data; follow-up techniques to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program to the manpower needs in a given labor market area. Identical with SEC 628. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours with departmental approval provided the same topic is not duplicated. May be taught concurrently with AGV 528. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 528 and AGV 628.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGV 676 Teaching of Industrial/Vocational Subjects

    Instructional methods and techniques of teaching industrial/vocational education subjects; attaining objectives of career and technical education, design and evaluation of instructional units; classroom and laboratory management; and development of evaluative instruments. May be taught concurrently with AGV 576. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 576 and AGV 676.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 724 Organization and Administration of Vocational Education

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Problems, procedures and local, state and federal relationships in the organization and administration of vocational education in the contemporary school. Identical with SFR 724. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours provided the same topic is not duplicated.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • AGV 726 Seminar in Industrial Education

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Presentation and discussion of professional or technical problems in the organization and management of programs and facilities in industrial education.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • AGV 760 Special Investigations

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    The student, in consultation with the advisor, selects for in-depth study an area determined by the interest/career objectives of the student. Based on demand and timeliness of the subject, a cluster study group may engage in a joint investigation.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-5Upon demand