AGST 5570 - Agriculture Program Development and Administration

3 unit(s)

This course provides an in-depth study of program planning, leadership, and community engagement in agricultural education, with emphasis on curriculum design, integration of Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) activities, program accountability, and career development. Students analyze and apply strategies to strengthen agricultural programs through innovative fundraising, advisory committees, industry partnerships, and experiential learning. Major assignments include reflective writing, a comprehensive fundraising proposal, and a career development workshop plan. This course directly aligns with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) standards and is a required component of the Agricultural Specialist Credential Program at Stanislaus State.

Agricultural Specialist Credential

Prerequisites: The student must be accepted into the Agricultural Credential Program

Course Learning Outcomes List
By the end of this course, candidates will be able to:

Disciplinary Literacy (Standards 3a, 3c, 4c, 9a)(PLO#1)

1. Analyze agricultural education content by designing sequenced instructional programs, integrating FFA and SAE components, and guiding students in career and project planning;

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Standards 3d, 3e, 5)(PLO #2)

2. Evaluate innovative solutions to strengthen agricultural education programs by addressing community engagement, program accountability, and leadership challenges;

Effective Communication (Standards 3c, 5, 9a)(PLO #3)

3. Communicate professional ideas clearly in oral, written, and digital formats when developing curriculum, engaging stakeholders, and presenting program initiatives;

Global Perspective (Standards 3a, 4c, 9a)(PLO #4)

4. Integrate global and local agricultural issues into program planning and career preparation to ensure relevance in a changing agricultural workforce; and

Civic Responsibility and Ethical/Professional Behavior (Standards 3d, 3e, 5)(PLO #5)

5. Demonstrate ethical leadership, accountability, and professionalism when engaging with advisory boards, booster organizations, and community partners in agricultural education.

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