AEE

(GHW) General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3 # (Literature Selection) 18 17.5

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1.5

Credits (max)

1.5

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Study of concepts of self identity, values and interpersonal relations as related to professional and personal life. The purpose of the course is to aid students in becoming competent in conducting interpersonal relationships in their daily life, and to help students acquire skills basic to becoming a leader in their personal life. The following topics will be addressed. A framework for interpersonal skill development sets the stage for improving one's interpersonal skill. Understanding individual differences addresses information that is the foundation of effective interpersonal relations. Interpersonal communications deals with skills in sending and receiving messages. Developing teamwork skills sensitizes the student to a vital set of skills in the workplace as well as

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

The objective of this course is to explore the nexus of scientific discovery and societal understanding. Specifically, to review the consensus of expert scientists in regard to common controversial issues and outline how public perception shapes the agricultural industry. Although many scholars have put forth definitions for what it means to be scientifically literate, most agree it involves not only technical subject matter, but the ability to evaluate and interpret scientific evidence, and developing the capacity to engage civically in science matters. Accordingly, this course is designed to provide the foundational content knowledge necessary to understand scientific principles, as well as the experiences and discussion necessary to elicit the skills of a critical thinker and informed consumer. Scientific (e.g. genetic engineering, evolution, pesticides, climate change) and social science (e.g. human psychology, persuasion, critical thinking, policy making) subject matter will be explored through a variety of methods such as lecture, case study, discussion, and scholarly and popular press readings. In order to exercise skills in science literacy, students will engage in a variety of applied activities which include: conducting a critical analysis of a food advertising campaign, developing a policy recommendation concerning an agricultural issue, and interviewing the public on controversial agricultural topics. Students will come away from this course with an understanding of agricultural issues and honed critical thinking skills which will enable them to make better consumer decisions about food, fiber, and natural resources. General Education: Natural Sciences (GN) General Education: Social and Behavioral Scien (GS) General Education - Integrative: Interdomain GenEd Learning Objective: Crit and Analytical Think GenEd Learning Objective: Integrative Thinking

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Practice in presiding over and participating in meetings conducted under rules of order. Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 3537 Cross-listed with: CAS 216

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 12 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

0.5

Credits (max)

9

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 24 Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

and Program Structure

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Planning and developing courses of study, summer programs, advisory committees, and facilities for vocational agriculture. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: AEE 100 and AEE 295 and AEE 311

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

or AEE 440

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Instruction in agricultural mechanics processes for teacher preparation in high school settings. AEE 349 Shop Processes for Agricultural Educators (3) This course is designed for teacher candidates who want to learn more about agriculture mechanics through an experiential learning opportunity. The teacher candidates will learn in a setting similar to those that the students will be expected to teach in during their student teaching experience, and potentially their future career. Students will be provided hands-on, constructivist learning approaches to agriculture mechanics. Students will be evaluated on various agriculture mechanics techniques. These techniques are related to small gasoline engines, concrete/masonry, electrical wiring, welding, and land measurement/ building layout. In each unit students will complete projects that will allow them to practice introductory mechanics skills such as; tool selection, assembly/disassembly of engines, pouring concrete, building layout/wall construction, basic welding procedures, and electrical wiring basics. Students will also learn techniques in project development, implementation, and assessment. Each student will have opportunities to build projects for future application in their own teaching experiences.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Students will learn about leadership dynamics in small groups and how to be more influential in work settings. AEE 360 AEE 360 Leadership Development for Small Groups (3)This course is designed to teach students the dynamics of leadership in small groups. Specifically, students will learn to identify characteristics of leaders and understand their own personal leadership style. In addition, students will participate in team building activities and understand small group and motivational factors.Evaluation will be via a series of four examinations and two papers reflecting on impact and shadowing exercises. This course will be part of a series on leadership development offered through the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 13 Supervised off-campus, non-group instruction including individual field experiences, practicums or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: Prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

13

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

The purpose of this course is to develop the global competency of future change agents in agricultural education so that they, in turn, can guide future learners to gain knowledge, develop skills, and acquire dispositions for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. The course is designed for all learners who wish further their ability to engage in formal and non-formal systems of agricultural education in all settings. As the enduring understandings of this course, students will develop 1) a knowledge of global agricultural education programs, 2) critical and comparative thinking skills, including the ability to think creatively and integrate knowledge, rather than unquestioning acceptance of knowledge, and 3) an ongoing willingness to seek out international or intercultural opportunities. The course is organized around five essential themes: 1) education as innovation, 2) access to education and employment, 3) program planning and evaluation, 4) types of agricultural education and 5) spaces of innovation. Learners in the course will be encouraged to develop their 21st century learning skills of communication collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity through authentic, experiential assessments curated around dynamic world issues in education related to agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: INTAG 100N

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Instructional strategies and media; directing individual and group learning activities; assessing student performance and quality of instruction in vocational agriculture. AEE 412 Methods of Teaching Agriculture and Environmental Science (4) This course is designed to utilize various instructional strategies and media, which inform students in the directing of individual and group learning activities. Students also learn methods in which to assess student performance and quality of instruction in school-based agricultural education. The course allows students to analyze, and implement, how they best can design instruction to maximize student learning. A range of teaching methods are utilized throughout the course including, but not limited to; lectures, discussions, demonstrations, supervised study, and cooperative learning. The course prepares students to successfully develop engaging lessons and units of instruction in agricultural education. Additionally, students will learn how to modify instruction to allow each learner the opportunity to achieve total student success. A laboratory enables student to refine their skills in a peer setting, prior to the student teaching internship experience. The combination of lecture and laboratory allow students to become reflective practitioners that are capable of planning, organizing, and implementing effective teaching practices and learning experiences for their students. Also, this course will provide students the opportunity to develop the capacity to evaluate student learning utilizing both formative and summative evaluation techniques. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: AEE 100 and AEE 295 and AEE 311

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 4 A course in planning, developing, and organizing school-based curriculum, summer programs, advisory councils, and facilities for environmental/ agricultural education. AEE 413 AEE 413 Program Planning and Instructional Development (3-4)Organization and administration of secondary programs of education in and about agricultural/environmental sciences, including Ag In The Classroom (Elementary School Agriculture), marketing, summer programs, and state vocational finances. Topics will include discussion of instructional techniques for secondary educators in agriculture, with emphasis on classroom management, discipline and motivation, and teacher evaluation.The course is arranged in 10 units (for students who have

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Equine Facilitated Therapy uses equine-related activities to contribute positively to the well-being of people with disabilities. AEE 437 /

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Mass media techniques for reporting and promoting extension and related programs, including message preparation, presentation, and strategy development. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: 3 credits in COMM

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Explores the leader role as it relates to issues of purpose, social responsibility, political influences, and legal constraints. AEE 465 Leadership Practices: Power, Influences, and Impact (3) In this course, students will explore leadership roles as they relate to issues of purpose, social responsibility, political influences and legal constraints. It is designed to help students develop greater sensitivity to the variety of factors and forces impacting leadership processes and to acquire an increased understanding of key elements of successful leadership practices. The overall objective of this course is to help students learn specific leadership competencies that will make them a more effective leader when addressing problems and seeking solutions in public and/ or private domains.Evaluation will be based upon unannounced quizzes, several short written projects, and a final paper in which students will be expected to demonstrate an integrated application of causes, barriers and key ingredients of a leader they consider to be successful. This course will be part of a series on leadership development offered through the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 12 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small group basis.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 6 Independent study directed by a faculty supervisor that culminates in the production of Agricultural Extension Education honors thesis. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: Junior or senior status in the Schreyer Honors College and permission of the Agricultural and Extension Education honors advisor.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 15 Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: AEE 412 and AEE 413

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

15

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 18 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

18

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given on topical or special interest subjects which may be offered infrequently.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

9

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

/Maximum of 12 Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

undergraduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Development, and Community Engagement

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu

Subject

AEE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

graduate

Source

bulletins.psu.edu