Texas A&M University

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications

Undergraduate Handbook

Fall 2020 Catalog

INTRODUCTION

HOWDY! This handbook is for undergraduates seeking a degree in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC). It will answer many of your questions as you progress toward earning your degree by explaining methods and procedures used by the University. While this handbook summarizes the more important information from all sources; you are ultimately responsible for observing all University rules and

regulations pertaining to your academic program and progress. Therefore, you should also read the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog and the latest edition of the Texas A&M University Regulations. These provide complete information on the various rules and regulations and may contain recent changes that have not been included in this handbook. Use this handbook as a reference manual while you are here at Texas A&M, and watch for revisions. You will likely refer to it often for information about your academic program. For any questions or problems not adequately covered in this handbook you should see your advisor. A revised Undergraduate Catalog is published each year by the University and is available online at http://catalog.tamu.edu.

DEGREES

Agricultural Communications and Journalism (AGCJ) Agricultural Science (AGSC)

Agricultural Leadership and Development (ALED) University Studies-Leadership (USAL-LED)

CLASSIFICATION

U1 Freshman 0-29 hours

U2 Sophomore 30-59 hours

U3 Junior 60-89 hours

U4 Senior 90+ hours

Academic classification is determined by the number of hours completed not including the number of

hours in progress.

DEPARTMENT ADVISING SYSTEM

The advisors for the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications are listed below. To schedule an appointment with an advisor, go to: https://alec.tamu.edu/advising/ or call the Lead Office Associate for that major. It is very important that you make an appointment and not just “drop by” for advising as advisors are also instructors in the department and have certain times available for advising. We expect students to be on time for their appointment and call ahead if you need to cancel or reschedule. We also expect students to be prepared for their advising appointment by bringing needed documents such as updated degree plans when discussing courses for the next semester. Advising is a two-way process meaning that students also have responsibilities in the process. Dr. Lori Moore, Associate Prof & Associate Head ..... 224 AGLS Bldg .................... 979/845-1295

llmoore@tamu.edu

Undergraduate Office Associate............................... 276 AGLS Bldg ................... 979/862-3001

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM ADVISORS

AGCJ

Ms. Rebecca Thompson ........................................... 271 AGLS Bldg ................... 979/862-3005

r_thompson12@tamu.edu

AGSC Ms. Courtney McCubbins ......................................... 269 AGLS Bldg ................... 979/458-7975

courtney.mccubbins@tamu.edu

ALED

Ms. Ashley Winterrowd ........................................... 275 AGLS Bldg ................... 979/458-0390

awinterrowd@tamu.edu

USAL

Mr. Reid Stavinoha................................................... 273 AGLS Bldg ................... 979/458-1213

reidstav@tamu.edu

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The advisors are here to help you achieve your educational goals. During advising appointments, degree plans will be discussed and a tentative set of courses agreed upon. You may view your degree evaluation on howdy.tamu.edu or meet with an advisor to check your progress towards your degree. Be sure you know your catalog and the specific degree requirements for graduation. To graduate, there are a number of requirements and procedures which must be followed Failure to meet any of these requirements on time may delay your graduation. Some of the more important graduation requirements are as follows:

1. You must have completed a minimum of 120 hours of approved coursework. Thirty-six of the 120 required hours must be 300-400 level courses taken at TAMU. These are called residency hours.

2. To graduate, you must have an overall GPR of at least 2.000 and GPR of 2.000 for all major

courses taken. 3. The semester you are planning to graduate; you must apply for graduation under the My

Record tab on the Howdy Portal (howdy.tamu.edu). This must be completed within the first two weeks of the semester you plan to graduate. Also, check with your academic advisor throughout the semester to make sure all requirements have been met.

DUAL DEGREE

To obtain two degrees, you must have been in residence at TAMU for at least two academic years, must have completed all of the required coursework for both degrees, and must have a total of at least 30 semester hours in addition to the greater number required for either of the two degrees. It is necessary to get a form/letter from the dean of the college in which the second degree is to be earned, stating the additional courses required. Many students contemplating two degrees should consider a Master’s Degree in the second discipline. It normally takes only a little more time and may be more valuable.

DOUBLE MAJOR

A student pursuing a double major must complete all university and college requirements. If both majors are in the same college, the student must complete all department/curricular requirements for

each major. If one major is in one college and the other is in another college, the student must meet all requirements for each major. A list of courses required for completion of the second major must be approved by the advisor for that curriculum. (Texas A&M University Student Rule 14.3.3)

Each major offered at Texas A&M University has its own unique program requirements. To determine the specific program requirements a student will need to complete in order to earn a baccalaureate degree with two majors, please contact the academic departments or colleges which offer the majors. Some degree programs may limit or not permit pursuit of double majors. Students may not pursue more than two majors concurrently in a single degree program. (From Texas A&M University Student Rule 14.3.2)

MINORS

A minor is a concentration of courses that focus on a single area or an interdisciplinary perspective as developed by the department or program that offers the minor. The department or program offering the minor is responsible for setting enrollment limits and deciding which courses are used to meet the minor. Coursework consists of 15-18 hours with a minimum of 6 in residence at the 300-400 level. To obtain a full list of minors offered at TAMU, go to http://registrar.tamu.edu/registrar/media/regi_specpdfdocs/universityapprovedminors.pdf MINO

AGGIE RING REQUIREMENTS

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For more information about Aggie Ring eligibility, go to http://www.aggienetwork.com/ring/eligibility/

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PLANNER

All students are required to complete an online undergraduate degree plan. The Undergraduate Degree Planner is in Howdy on the My Record tab in the Undergraduate Degree Planner channel. Guides for using the Undergraduate Degree Planner are also available in Howdy. Completing the degree plan is important as it will help you plan your courses and graduate in the least amount of time. Additional information, including deadlines, will be provided by your academic department. You will be blocked from registering for classes if you do not have an approved plan before the deadline set by your academic department. Plans that meet all degree requirements are automatically approved. If your degree plan does not meet all degree requirements, you must submit it to an advisor for review. You can check your approval status in Howdy on the Approval tab within the Undergraduate Degree Planner. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact your academic advisor.

PREREGISTRATION

Preregistration is the term used to describe the period in which students preregister for classes that will be taken the following semester. Current students are encouraged to see their advisor or a student peer advisor if they have questions or concerns about their degree audit. Preregistration start date and time will be provided to you each semester by the Office of the Registrar. NOTE: Registration for summer courses will occur the same time a student is assigned to register for fall courses. Registration for winter courses will occur the same time a student is assigned to register for spring courses.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Before you register for a course, check the catalog to be sure that you have the listed prerequisites. Without the prerequisites, you may not have the background information necessary to understand the course material. When in doubt, check with the instructor. Some of the professional courses are offered only every other year. Please take note of this when planning your schedule. Also, please note the classification restrictions for courses. Your classification at the time of registration is based on the hours you have completed and not the hours in progress.

ADDING AND DROPPING COURSES

You may add/drop courses during the first five class days of a fall or spring semester and during the first four days of a summer term or 10-week summer semester with no penalty. Refunds or supplemental billing will be made for courses dropped or added during these times. NOTE: Refunds will not be made for courses dropped during the Q-drop period. (See below) You are not allowed to drop all of your courses through the add/drop process. Once you have registered and paid fees, you must go through the withdrawal process in order to drop all courses and withdraw from the University. Q-Drop Policy: Following the Add/Drop period, you may Q-drop a course through the 50th class day of a fall or spring semester, the 15th class day of a summer term, or the 35th class day of a 10-week summer semester. You must have the approval of your advisor and/or dean to Q-drop a course. The symbol “Q” shall be given to indicate a drop without academic penalty. Undergraduate students will normally be permitted three Q-drops during their undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University. State law prohibits students from having more than six dropped courses from all state institutions attending during their undergraduate career if they entered higher education as first-time enrolled freshman beginning the 2007 fall semester and thereafter. Refunds of money will not be made during the Q-drop period. After the Q-drop period, individual courses may not be dropped – you must “stick it out” in the class or withdraw from the University and all classes. If you fail to drop a course(s) in the appropriate manner, you will earn a grade of “F” in the course(s). To initiate the Q-drop, download the form at http://registrar.tamu.edu/Registrar/media/REGI_Forms/Q-Drop_Form.pdf or pick one up in 216 AGLS. Turn in the form to your academic advisor.

INCOMPLETE GRADES

The temporary grade of “I” (incomplete) indicated that you have completed the course with the exception of a major quiz, final examination, term project, or other work. The instructor is authorized to give an “I” only if the deficiency is due to an authorized absence of other cause beyond the control of the student. Instructors are required to fill out an “Incomplete Grade Report” stating the reason for awarding the grade. Incomplete work must be completed before the end of the next full semester unless the Dean’s office grants an extension of time for good reason. If the incomplete work is not completed within the period of time, the “I” will be changed to an “F.” If you register for the same course again, it will appear on your transcript twice, once with an “F” and once with the new grade.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY

While we hope it does not happen to you, students occasionally find it necessary to withdraw from the University during a semester. This may be due to illness, accident or family problems requiring your presence at home. Should you need to withdraw from the University during a semester, it is important that you take the time to follow the correct procedures. Failure to do so will result in your receiving a grade of “F” in each course. These grades will remain on your official transcript and will seriously affect your grade point ratio. It is recommended students withdraw before the Q-drop deadline, however extenuating circumstances are taken into consideration after that deadline. Withdrawals will not be considered once final exams have begun. To properly withdraw from the University, you should follow these steps:

1. Visit with your advisor, who may be able to offer some suggestions that will allow you to remain in school.

2. If you decide to withdraw after visiting with your advisor, login to HOWDY and click on the My Record tab.

3. Click on the Student Withdraw link to initiate the withdrawal process. 4. If you have time, it is advisable to visit each of your professors and tell them you are

withdrawing. They will provide counseling for re-entering their classes. If visiting is not an option, you may want to contact them by phone or email.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to properly withdraw to prevent unnecessary penalties.

ACADEMIC DEFICIENCY & PROBATION

According to student rule 12.1 (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule12/), a student is scholastically deficient when:

1.1 His or her semester grade point ratio is less than 2.00; or 1.2 His or her cumulative grade point ratio is less than 2.00; or 1.3 The cumulative grade point ratio in his or her major field of study is below a 2.00; or 1.4 He or she is not meeting college and/or major course of study grade point requirements.

For more about Academic Probation, go to: https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/undergraduate-academic-probation-dismissal-policy/

PARENT/GUARDIAN ACCESS TO GRADES

A parent or guardian may access midterm and final grades at myrecord.tamu.edu after the student sets the parent/guardian access password. Please discuss this with your parent/guardian. The Office of the Registrar cannot see the passwords created by students for parental/guardian access; therefore, you must set a password for your parent/guardian. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) prevents the university from giving out information on students to parents without their consent. This form only grants parents access to student’s grades. Faculty and staff are restricted in what they are allowed to discuss with parents/guardians concerning students.

TRANSFER CREDIT FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSITY

If you have transferred to TAMU from another college or university, the Registrar’s Office will have evaluated your previous coursework to determine its acceptability, and if acceptable, the TAMU equivalent courses. Most transfer courses will be accepted as direct replacements for TAMU courses. For example, the first English course you took at another university will probably transfer as credit for TAMU’s English 103 or 104. Some courses may transfer “by title only.” Courses accepted “by title only” are those for which TAMU does not have an equivalent course or TAMU’s course is taught at a higher level. Courses accepted “by title only” are counted in the total hours of college credits; however, they may not necessarily be accepted as credit towards your degree. Check with an advisor to determine which of the courses transferred “by title only” will be accepted as part of your degree plan. Final approval by your advisor is required. After enrolling at TAMU you may wish to take courses at another college or university during the summer to substitute for a course required at TAMU. Before taking a course at another college or university, you should check with your advisor. They can tell you the exact course you need to take at another college or university to transfer into TAMU. This will prevent you from taking a course and not being able to receive the transfer credit you expected. In order to receive credit for courses completed at another institution, you should have an official transcript sent to the Office of Admissions and Records located at the General Services Complex. Do NOT take an official transcript to your advisor. It must go to the Records office directly for you to get credit for those courses. NOTE: Courses taken at another institution do NOT count towards your TAMU GPA.

TAMU TRANSFER COURSE EQUIVALENCY

Texas A&M University maintains a Transfer Course Equivalency website that is searchable by TAMU course or other institution. The purpose is to aid students in the transfer of academic courses between colleges and universities throughout Texas to TAMU. The database can be found at the following link: https://compassxe-ssb.tamu.edu/HCA/ssb/transferCourseEquivalency/#!/inst or you can simply Google TAMU Transfer Course Equivalency.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

You may wish to take courses at TAMU and another college simultaneously. You do not need permission from your department before enrolling in two colleges or universities simultaneously, but it is advisable to check with your advisor or coordinator about the courses you plan to take. If you are receiving financial aid, it is advisable to check with the Financial Aid Office located at the Pavilion, to make sure your type of support will allow dual enrollment. TAMU does not consider outside courses when determining your enrollment status (full-time student is 12 credit hours at TAMU).

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

Texas A&M University has more students studying abroad than any other public university in the nation! ALEC is no different! Our department offers different international study abroad opportunities in each year! During the year we have students going on the following study abroad trips:

Belize (May) Costa Rica (December– January)

Mexico (May) Greece (May)

Namibia (May) Poland (Summer Internship)

There are courses offered during each trip that vary and fulfill different degree requirements for ALEC Majors.

HIGH IMPACT EXPERIENCES

High-impact learning happens when students are actively engaged in the educational process, when their learning goes beyond the classroom to be applied in their personal and work lives. Students engaged in high-impact learning often see improvement in grade point averages, get their degrees more quickly, and are more engaged in their education. Texas A&M University is committed to providing high-impact learning experiences to all students at all levels, across the whole curriculum.

The faculty and staff in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications work to offer its students high impact experiences (HIEs) while enrolled at Texas A&M University. ALEC’s HIE program provides structured experiences which deepen learning and foster student

engagement through actively solving problems, working collaboratively in a community of peers, applying knowledge to real-world situations, and stressing meaningful reflection.

A number of educational experiences are conducive to high-impact learning, including:

• Learning communities

• Collaborative assignments and projects

• Undergraduate research

• Domestic study away field experiences

• International study abroad programs

• Service- or community-based learning

• Internships

• Capstone courses and projects

Many of ALEC’s HIE projects combine at least two or more of these elements in order to offer students the most enriching, impactful, and potentially life-changing experience possible. It is the department’s

goal that every student engage in at least one HIE before graduation.

ALEC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Student Organizations

Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) ACT is the only student organization of its kind within the agricultural communications field. Membership is open to anyone who has interest in the field of communications related to agriculture. ACT provides its members with a broad network of professional contacts who help guide you in attaining of a top-notch communications career. Members participate in national and local professional developmental service activities. General membership meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of every month during the Spring and Fall semesters. Collegiate FFA (CFFA) Texas A&M’s Collegiate FFA (CFFA) chapter strives to create premier leaders. Leaders like the students who reestablished TAMU’s CFFA chapter in the spring of 2012. CFFA is an opportunity to enhance your collegiate experience through service and engagement. It enables personal growth, ensures career success, and empowers values-driven pre-professionals to lead and serve in education, industry, and communities. Participation in CFFA provides opportunities for leadership, advancement, service, and scholarships. Social and recreational activities are offered for chapter members while providing professional development events. Texas A&M’s CFFA mission is to promote premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Service Organizations

ALEC Aggie REPS The Aggie REPS is a select team of students whose purpose is to promote and encourage to all prospective, current, and former students of Texas A&M University. Potential students and fellow Aggies look to the Aggie REPS for guidance and assistance in their professional development and leadership. A variety of programs are available from the Aggie REPS, with topics including leadership development, careers in agriculture, teambuilding, and communication. Aggie REPS welcome requests from local organizations, as well as those across the state, to provide leadership and informational programs concerning the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications and Texas A&M University.

Peer Advisors Peer Advisors are a team of AGCJ, AGSC, ALED, and USAL majors who volunteer their time to assist with course schedule planning and other related academic issues. The Peer Advisors are officed in 216/275 AGLS Building and work with students in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. Peer Advisors visit with current students, prospective students, and offer pointers for study skills. The Peer Advisors work closely with the Lead Office Associate and the advisors in the Department.

Undergraduate Advising Syllabus

Academic Advisors: AGSC AGCJ ALED USAL Courtney McCubbins Rebecca Thompson Ashley Winterrowd Reid Stavinoha Office: Room 216, Agriculture and Life Sciences Building Phone: 979-862-3001 Website: alec.tamu.edu

Please refer to this syllabus for important information before contacting your advisor. Keep this in your folder with your other degree evaluation materials and bring it with you to your advising appointments.

Academic Advising Statement Academic advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong learning. (NACADA, 2004)

Advisor Responsibilities ▪ Effectively communicate curriculum, graduation requirements, and university and college

policies/procedures. ▪ Listen to your thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests that will help define your career goals. ▪ Assist in creating an academic plan, selecting courses, and choosing possible minors that are consistent

with goals. ▪ Be available to answer questions through office hours, scheduled meetings, email, or telephone. ▪ Provide you with information about educational opportunities outside of the classroom.

Student Responsibilities ▪ Take the initiative to contact your advisor when necessary. ▪ Come prepared to each advising appointment with most recent degree plan/degree evaluation and

questions. ▪ Utilize available online resources to find necessary university forms and answers to frequently asked

questions. ▪ Be familiar with degree requirements, course prerequisites, and academic deadlines. ▪ Check your university email regularly to remain updated with deadlines, scholarships, and department

news. ▪ Identify the High Impact Experience within your degree program to enhance your undergraduate

experience. ▪ Students with degree plans requiring minors (USAL and ALED) are required to declare all minors before

preregistration for their second term at TAMU. Failure to declare minors will result in holds placed on account.

I agree to the above responsibilities and will work cooperatively in the advisement process. Major (Circle One) AGCJ AGSC ALED USAL-LED

Student Name ______________________________________________ UIN

Student Signature ______________________________________________ Date

First Year Advising Calendar

Fall

August

Walk campus to find the location of your classes

Purchase books if needed

Attend Howdy Week

September

During first week of class, see advisor if you wish to add/drop any class

Open House for student organizations

Meet with advisor to discuss four year degree plan

October

Midterm exams

Get to know at least one professor

See advisor for a mid-semester check-up and begin planning for Spring preregistration

November

Q-drop deadline

Pre-Registration begins for Spring

During scheduled preregistration time, meet with advisor to verify course selection

December Finals

Spring semester begins

Spri

ng

January

During first week of class, see advisor if you wish to add/drop any class

Walk campus to find the location of your classes

Purchase books if needed

February Build a resume with help from the Career Center

Get to know at least one professor

March

Midterm exams

Spring Break

See advisor for a mid-semester check-up to discuss Q-drop options and begin planning for Summer and Fall preregistration

April

Q-drop deadline

Pre-Registration begins for Spring

During scheduled preregistration time, meet with advisor to verify course selection

May Finals

Get information about summer school, transfer policies, equivalent courses, etc.

Sum

me

r June Summer I and beginning of 10-week summer classes

July Summer II and end of 10-week summer classes

Send transcripts to TAMU from schools where courses were completed during summer

Yearly Timeline

2nd Year:

• Explore connections between your interests, strengths, and potential careers

• Look into internships, undergraduate research, and study abroad opportunities

• Stay involved, choose activities that suit your interests

• Get to know at least one faculty member per semester

3rd Year:

• Participate in undergraduate research, study abroad, or internships

• Update resume and attend Career Workshops

• Research career options and graduate programs

• Study and take graduate exams (LSAT, GRE, MCAT, GMAT)

• Ask a few professors you have gotten to know to write you a letter of recommendation

4th Year:

• Make sure to finalize career/postgraduate plans

• Retake graduate exams if needed

• Fill out degree application

• Apply for your Aggie Ring

• Apply for graduate school, if applicable

• Attend career fairs and career workshops

• Submit resumes and begin interviewing

• Graduate!

Scheduling Appointments Appointments are available during specific times Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 4:00pm, with the exception of lunch around noon. The office will be closed on university holidays. Please make an appointment through Navigate in Howdy. You can also access Navigate here: https://tamu.campus.eab.com/student/appointments/new 1. Click “get assistance” in upper right corner (blue button) 2. Select “Advising Texas A&M University” from drop-down menu 3. Select “AG - College of Agriculture Life Science” from drop-down menu 4. Choose your reason for advising from drop-down menu (ex: “AG - Pre-Registration” OR “AG – Q-Drop”) 5. Select “AG – ALEC – see Additional Details.” from the drop-down menu 6. Choose an advisor 7. Schedule appointment through times available on calendar Emailing Your Advisor There are some questions that may not require a 30 minute appointment. You may send your short questions to your advisor through email. Use your university email account and be very clear in the subject line of your email. Be concise and proofread before sending. Include your full name, UIN, and phone number. Adjustments/Substitutions You should always be checking your degree evaluation in Howdy and with your Academic Advisor to make sure you are taking courses that apply to your degree. If there is ever a course showing up in “Work Not Applied” on your degree evaluation, see your advisor to see if an adjustment needs to be done or if you are registered for the wrong course. Adjustments will not be done that affect the integrity of the degree. If you took a course elsewhere that did not transfer as an A&M course number, then you must get the syllabus from that course so that it can be determined if there is an A&M equivalent course. Course Registration: Forces During preregistration, if there are no available seats left in a course you wish to register for, then you can either see if you can get forced in, wait and see if a seat opens, or look for a different class. Forces are dealt with by the department in which the course is offered. For example, you would need to contact the History department if you want to be forced into a HIST class. Most forces are not considered until after preregistration ends and some departments do not allow forces at all. Your Academic Advisor can only force you into courses offered in the ALEC department. You must submit a force request online for all departmental courses. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in 701 W Campus Blvd, or call 845-1637. For additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu. Academic Integrity “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.” Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept responsibility for learning, and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the TAMU community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor System.

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ALEC Departmental Course Descriptions

Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC)

Course Descriptions

• 350. Global Agricultural Issues. Credit 3. Review of global agricultural issues (products, environment, people, and culture) affecting international agricultural development; concepts and principles underlying the processes of teaching, research, and service opportunities in international agricultural development and education situations. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor; GEOG 202.

• 380. Workshop in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. Credit 1 to 4. The study, understanding and solution of human-agricultural problems based on theory learned in the classroom, library, laboratory and fieldwork completed by individuals and teams. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

• 412. Technology-Enhanced Instructional Design Strategies for Agriculture. Credit 3. Techniques and applications of technology to enhance instruction of agricultural topics; instructional design principles, instructional strategies, technological tools; the design, development and delivery of technology-enhanced instruction for agriculture and the life sciences. Not intended for majors in education. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

• 450. Global Social Justice Issues in Agriculture. Credit 3. An in-depth evaluation of global social justice issues and

leadership skills necessary to effectively solve and manage issues in agricultural development; topics include awareness, knowledge and understanding of teaching, research and service opportunities for those seeking careers in global social justice and agricultural leadership. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

• 460. Applying International Development Theories in Agriculture. Credit 3. Practical application of agricultural development theories (geographical, communal, societal, etc.) in real-world settings; high-impact learning, research skill development, international travel, and participation in a service-learning project with an international non-governmental organization. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

Agricultural Communications and Journalism (AGCJ)

Course Descriptions Core Courses (21 hours):

• 105. Introduction to Agricultural Communication. Credit 3. Introduction to mass communication, its history, role in society, and especially its role in agriculture. The course will provide an understanding how the importance of mass communication and various communication methods in modern society and will lay the groundwork for an understanding of agricultural news and information as it relates to various audiences.

• 281. Journalism Concepts in Agriculture. Credit 3. This seminar is designed as a to help students analyze agricultural communications as a career field, make the necessary job and intern search preparations, practice job interview skills, and identify the skills necessary to grow within our profession, and contribute to it. Students will identify important challenges and opportunities facing professional agricultural communicators. Students will learn about government and its workings from a journalistic point of view and related practical knowledge about life as a working journalist or communicator.

• 312. Editing for Agricultural Audiences. Credit 3. Principles and practices of editing for an agricultural and technical audience including improving and tightening copy, writing headlines, titles and subheads, photo editing and captions, graphics and layout.

• 313. Agricultural Media Writing I. Credit 3. Newsgathering, writing, editing and ethics for all types of media used in agricultural communication. Limited to AGCJ majors and others with approval of department head. Prerequisites: C or better in AGCJ 312.

• 314. Agricultural Media Writing II. Credit 3. Interpretative news gathering and writing for all types of media. Basic media law and ethics; interviewing skills with assigned practice writing about agriculture; science and technology topics and off campus. Prerequisites: AGCJ 312.

• 307. Design for Agricultural Media. Credit 3. Principles and practices of agricultural media design, including design and production of printed publications and graphics. Computer assisted design and production of media pieces. Required for AGCJ majors and minors.

• 481. Senior Seminar. Credit 3. Seminar for students within 2 semesters of graduation. Overview of Agricultural Communication, communication methods and the industry. Includes introduction to professionals in the industry and interview strategies.

Core Electives (6 hours)

• 305. Agricultural Publishing. Credit 3. Agricultural producers still use agricultural publications as their number one source of information. Audience identification, publication content, management and design. Prerequisites: AGCJ 105.

• 306. Agricultural Public Relations. Credit 3. The unique relationship between agricultural producers and their suppliers makes public relations a critical part of agricultural communication. Public relations objectives, strategies, tactics, evaluation, writing and execution. Prerequisites: AGCJ 105.

• 308. Agricultural Photojournalism. Credit 3. This course is intended to explore digital photography as a component of skills necessary for agricultural journalists and communicators. Students will actively engage in photo shoots and use software to enhance and improve digital photographs. A final portfolio will demonstrate skills learned and applied during the course.

• 366. Introduction to Radio Broadcasting, Production, and Audience Analysis. Credit 3. In this course you will be introduced to American broadcasting, its development, impact and influence on society; basic principles, mass communication theory, station operation programming, advertising, rating services, regulation, censorship, and audience analysis; in-depth analysis of current issues and developments.

Professional Skills Courses (9 Hours):

• 404. Communicating Agricultural Information to the Public Credit 3. Using the principles of agricultural education to communicate scientific information relevant to agriculture, agribusiness, natural resources, and life sciences to the general public. Medium identification, writing, editing and production.

• 405. Agricultural Publication Production. Credit 3. Designing, writing, editing, producing, distributing and authoring the AgriLeader magazine and Web site. Includes practical applications of writing feature articles, magazine and Web site design, advertising sales, layout, and graphics. Prerequisites: AGCJ 305 and instructor approval.

• 406. Agricultural Public Relations Methods. Credit 3. Agricultural public relations campaign analysis including objectives, strategies and tactics. Course includes writing public relations campaigns for agricultural entities, and producing public relations products including news releases, backgrounders, speeches, advertorials and other public relations products used in agricultural company or brand campaigns. Prerequisites: AGCJ 306 and instructor approval.

• 407. Web Authoring in Agricultural Communication. Credit 3. Basic Web site design theories, principles, and writing, Web authoring software (not a programming class) used to create online publications tailored for agricultural audiences; emphasizes informative content and functional design. Prerequisites: AGCJ 307 and instructor approval.

• 409. Television Production for Agricultural Journalists. Credit 3. Fundamental concepts required to put together a broadcast quality video production; Uses the high definition facilities of KAMU-TV and TTVN; Provides hands-on experience in video production including producing, shooting and hosting a professional program series broadcast on KAMU-TV.

• 466. Advanced Radio Broadcasting, Production, and Audience Analysis. Credit 3. Students enrolled in this course will have already taken AGCJ 366 (Radio I) or have some broadcasting experience. This course uses project-based instruction and offers a practical guide to producing, presenting, programming and managing a radio station. Students work on individual projects and collaborate on content ideas in weekly station meetings.

Agricultural Science (AGSC) Course Descriptions

• 302. Teaching School-Based Agricultural Education & Clinical Professional Experience. Credit 4. Foundations of school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teaching; an overview of preparing teachers for a changing world including knowledge of learners, subject matter, and teaching within the context of agricultural science; clinical field experience for students preparing to teach agricultural science in public schools of Texas.

• 305. Management of Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Credit 3. Overview of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and content that can be used in the secondary agricultural science program; engagement in SAE programs; management practices for SAE projects including record keeping and student reports. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

• 373. Managing Safety in the Agricultural Science Program. Credit 3. Safety principles and procedures, methods of

teaching and motivating students in agricultural mechanics; designed for students preparing to teach agricultural science in Texas public schools.

• 380. Workshop in Agricultural Science. Credit 1 to 4. The study, understanding and solution of human-agricultural

problems based on theory learned in the classroom, library, laboratory and fieldwork completed by individuals and teams. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

• 383. Teaching Agricultural Mechanics. Credit 3. Methods of teaching and motivating students in agricultural

mechanics; designed for students preparing to teach agricultural science in Texas public schools. Prerequisite: AGSC 301.

402 and 405 are taken the semester prior to student teaching.

• 402. Designing Instruction for Secondary Agricultural Science Programs. Credit 3. Theory and practice in designing instruction for secondary agricultural science programs including effective planning and delivery methods; designed for students preparing to teach agricultural science in Texas public schools. Prerequisites: AGSC 384; concurrent enrollment in AGSC 405.

• 405. Facilitating Complete Secondary Agricultural Science Programs. Credit 3. Theory and practice in facilitating

secondary agricultural science programs: includes classroom instruction, supervised experience, and youth leadership development; designed for students preparing to teach agricultural science in Texas public schools. Prerequisites: AGSC 384; concurrent enrollment in AGSC 402.

The following courses are taken during the student teaching semester.

• 425. Learner Centered Instruction in Agricultural Science. Credit 3. Preparing curriculum materials for secondary agricultural science and adult education programs. Prerequisites: AGSC 402 and AGSC 405; senior classification; or approval of department head.

• 436. Professional Teaching Internship in AGSC. Credit 6. Planning for and teaching secondary agricultural science in

selected high schools in Texas; includes 12 weeks of professional teaching experience under the guidance of a university supervisor and a cooperating teacher in the school. Prerequisites: Senior classification; completion of the prerequisite sequence of professional courses in agricultural education; full admission into student teaching.

• 481. Seminar. Credit 1. Review of current literature and research as related to program development in light of

legislation and policies affecting education in agriculture. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

• 484. Field Experience. Credit 1 to 6 each semester. An on-the-job supervised experience program conducted in the

area of the student’s specialization. Prerequisites: Senior classification; 2.0 GPR; approval of department head.

Agricultural Leadership and Development (ALED)

Course Descriptions

Required Courses:

• 202. Introduction to Leadership. Credit 3. Introduction to the academic and scholarly development of leadership theory and leadership models; investigation of leadership theory when applied to a specific context; development of a leadership definition as an inquiry investigation. Prerequisite: ALED or USAL-LED majors only, or instructor approval.

• 301. Personal Leadership Education. Credit 3. Development, application and reflection of personal leadership capabilities through self-assessments and experiential learning activities; development of leadership identity through personal leadership inventories including strengths, personality type, values, vision and emotional intelligence. Prerequisites: ALED or USAL-LED majors only; ALED 202; sophomore, junior, or senior classification.

• 340. Survey of Leadership Theory. Credit 3. Exploration of leadership as a scholarly discipline; critical analysis of and evolution of multiple leadership models and theories; synthesis of leadership theory through experiential learning; integration of course content with personal experiences. Prerequisites: ALED or USAL-LED majors only; ALED 202; sophomore, junior, or senior classification.

• 424. Applied Ethics in Leadership. Credit 3. Exploration of ethical and moral theories and the application to multiple leadership contexts and situations. Prerequisites: ALED 301; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

• 440. Leading Change. Credit 3. Analysis of change models and theories and the leadership application on individual, organizational and societal changes. Prerequisite: ALED or USAL-LED majors only; ALED 202; Junior or senior classification.

• 481. Seminar. Credit 3. Individual and team approaches to the review of leadership concepts and their application; observation and discussion of current leadership trends and issues. Prerequisites: ALED or USAL-LED majors only; ALED 301, ALED 340, ALED 424, ALED 440; senior classification.

Optional Electives:

• 313. Culture Theory, Orientation and Adaptation. Credit 3. Evaluation of culture theory, elements and manifestations of culture, assessing cultural norms of society or groups, adaptation to a new culture for effective leadership. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

• 344. Leadership of Volunteers. Credit 3. Principles, theories, concepts, techniques and applications for leading volunteers in agriculture and life sciences nonprofit, governmental and community organizations. Prerequisites: ALED 340; junior or senior classification.

• 339. Agricultural Extension Philosophy and the Land-Grant Mission. Credit 3. Philosophy of Cooperative Extension and roles within the land-grant system; history, organization, program areas and guiding principles; relationship with the teaching and research branches of the land-grant system. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

• 400. Public Leadership Development. Credit 3. Major issues in the study of public leadership, development of leadership skills, and a field investigation done in conjunction with local public leaders. Prerequisites: Junior classification and approval of instructor. Cross-listed with CARC 400 and ENGR 400.

• 401. Advanced Professional Leadership Development. Credit 3. Investigation of the best practices of successful leaders representing various organizational contexts; merging of scholarly mastery of theory with practice. Prerequisites: Selection for ALED Leadership Fellows Program; ALED 340 or ALED 301; junior or senior classification.

• 422. Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture. Credit 3. Selected topics on the diversity of human resources in agriculture; emphasis on working in a multicultural society and developing a sensitivity toward different cultures; explores the interrelationships between the contributions of diverse individuals and the state, nation and global success of agriculture. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

• 426. Leading and Training Adult Learners. Credit 3. Planning educational training programs, including leadership programs, to implement with an adult audience; includes needs assessment, instructional design, lesson plan development, evaluation and other items related to leading adults. Prerequisites: ALED or USAL-LED majors only; ALED 340, junior or senior classification.

• 441. Agricultural Extension Organization and Methods. Credit 3. Cooperative extension in agriculture and home economics; development, objectives, organization, program building and methods of teaching. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

Degree Plans

B.S. AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS AND JOURNALISM CATALOG: FALL 2019-2020

Name: UIN: Date:

AGCJ MAJOR COURSEWORK (36 HRS)

AGCJ 105 – Intro to Ag Comm 3

AGCJ Capstone Experience – 481, 491, or 494 3

AGCJ 281 – Journalism Concepts in Ag 3 AGCJ 300 Level Elective 3

AGCJ 312 – Editing for Ag Audiences 3 AGCJ 300 Level Elective 3

AGCJ 313 – Ag Media Writing I 3 AGCJ 400 Level Elective 3

AGCJ 314 – Ag Media Writing II 3 AGCJ 400 Level Elective 3

AGCJ 307 – Design for Ag Media 3 AGCJ 400 Level Elective 3

AG & LIFE SCIENCES SUPPORTING COURSEWORK (15 HRS)

Human Performance: ALED or NSFC 3 Plant Science: ESSM, HORT, PLPA, SCSC 3

Animal Science : ANSC, DASC, ENTO, POSC, WFSC 3

Ethical Leadership: ALED 424 3

Global Social Competency: ALEC 350, 450, ALED 313 OR 422 (back of sheet for detailed list)

AGRICULTURAL EMPHASIS AREA (10 HRS)

AG ELEC 3

AG ELEC 3

AG ELEC 3 AG ELEC 1

GENERAL ELECTIVES (14 HRS)

ELEC 3

ELEC 3

ELEC 3 ELEC 2

ELEC 3

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (UCC) (45 HRS)

COMMUNICATION (6 hrs)

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (3 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3 UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective* 3 CREATIVE ARTS (3 hrs)

MATHEMATICS (9 hrs) UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective* 3 SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (3 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3 AGEC 105, ECON 202 or ECON 203 3

Statistics Elective 3 AMERICAN HISTORY (6 hrs)

NATURAL SCIENCES (9 hrs) UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective* 3 UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective* 3 POLITICAL SCIENCE (6 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3 POLS 206 – American National Govt 3

POLS 207 – State and Local Govt 3

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

International & Cultural Diversity 3 2 terms of college foreign language or 2 years of high school

High Impact Experience (optional)

Cultural Discourse 3

12 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses in AGCJ 36 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses at TAMU 120 Total Degree Hours

AGCJ DEGREE PLAN INFORMATION

UPPER LEVEL AGCJ ELECTIVES

AGCJ 305 – Agricultural Publishing F AGCJ 306 – Agricultural Public Relations S

AGCJ 308 – Agricultural Photojournalism F AGCJ 366 – Introduction to Radio

AGCJ 404 – Communicating Agricultural Information to the Public F AGCJ 405 – Agricultural Publication Production

AGCJ 406 – Agricultural Public Relations Methods F AGCJ 407 – Web Authoring in Agricultural Communication S

AGCJ 409 – Television production for Agricultural Journalists AGCJ 466 – Advanced Radio

AGCJ 411 – Audience and Communications Research Methods AGCJ 413 – Emerging Media in Agriculture

AGCJ 380 – Workshops AGCJ 485 – Independent Study

AGCJ 494 - Internship

F=Fall only; S=Spring only

AGRICULTURAL & LIFE SCIENCES COURSES Any course in the College of Agriculture and Life Science (COALS) constitutes an agricultural elective. Below are the program prefixes in COALS. Courses within your major cannot be used as your agricultural emphasis.

AGBU Agribusiness ENTO Entomology

AGEC Agricultural Economics FIVS Forensic Science

AGCJ Agricultural Communications and Journalism FSTC Food Science and Technology

ALED Agricultural Leadership and Development GENE Genetics

AGSC Agricultural Science HORT Horticulture

AGSM Agricultural Systems Management NUTR Nutritional Sciences

ANSC Animal Science PLPA Plant and Environmental Social Science

BICH Biochemistry POSC Poultry Science

BESC Bioenvironmental Sciences RPTS Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

BAEN Biological and Agricultural Engineering RENR Renewable Natural Resources

DASC Dairy Science SCSC Soil and Crop Sciences

ESSM Ecosystem Science and Management WFSC Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM For all UCC (University Core Curriculum) requirements and electives, use the current Texas A&M University Catalog available at http://core.tamu.edu.

Elective ANY COURSE 3

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (UCC) (42HRS) CORE.TAMU.EDU

ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION (6 hrs) CREATIVE ARTS (3 hrs) UCC Elective 3 UCC Elective 3

UCC Elective 3 SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 hrs)

MATH (6 hrs) AGEC 105 OR ECON 202,203 3 UCC Elective 3 AMERICAN HISTORY (6 hrs)

UCC Elective 3 UCC Elective 3

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES (9 hrs) UCC Elective 3 UCC Elective 3 POLITICAL SCIENCE (6 hrs)

UCC Elective 3 UCC Elective POLS 206 3

UCC Elective 3 UCC Elective POLS 207 3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, AND CULTURE (3 hrs)

UCC Elective 3

ADDITIONAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

International Culture Diversity (ICD) 3 2 terms of college foreign language or 2 years of high school

Cultural Discourse (CD) 3 Writing Intensive 3 AGSC 302 Writing Intensive 3 AGSC 402

DEGREE PLAN - B.S. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES—TEACHING OPTION (AGSC) CATALOG: FALL 2020

Student Name: Date:

UIN:

MAJOR COURSEWORK (24 HRS)

AGSC Program Coursework Student Teaching Coursework

AGSC 302 (1st Semester Junior Year) 4 AGSC 425 (2nd Semester Senior Year) 3

AGSC 436 (2nd Semester Senior Year) 6 AGSC 402 (1st Semester Senior Year) 3 AGSC 481 (2nd Semester Senior Year) 1

AGSC 405 (1st Semester Senior Year) 3 AGSC 484 (2nd Semester Senior Year) 4

***ALL classes for MAJOR COURSEWORK must have a grade of a “C” or better***

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK (6 HRS)

INST 210 (1st Semester Junior Year) (Also ICD*) 3 INST 301 (2nd Semester Junior Year) 3

***ALL classes for PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK must have a grade of a “C” or better***

SUPPORTING COURSEWORK (45 HRS)

AGLS 101 1 ANSC ELEC (ANSC 489) 3

PLANT SCIENCE ELEC (HORT 201, SCSC 105) 3 ANSC 484 (Taken During STUDENT

TEACHING) 1

INTRO ANSC ELEC (ANSC 107, POSC 201) 3 PLANT SCIENCE ELEC (HORT 301, 335, GENE) 3

AGSM ELEC (AGSM 201, 355, 360, 485, AGSC 489; POSC 427)

3 PLANT SCIENCE ELEC (SCSC 302, ESSM 314)

3

AGSM ELEC (AGSC 373) (2nd Semester Junior Year) 3 Ag Elective ANY COURSE FROM AGLS 3

AGSM ELEC (AGSC 383) (2nd Semester Junior Year) 3 Ag Elective ANY COURSE FROM AGLS 3

AGEC ELEC (AGEC 314, 315, 325, OR 340) 3 Ag Elective ANY COURSE FROM AGLS 3

ANSC ELEC (ANSC 210, 302, 309, 326, 351) 3 Ag Elective ANY COURSE FROM AGLS 4

*MUST MAINTAIN 2.75 OVERALL GPA | MUST COMPLETE STUDENT TEACHING LAST SEMESTER | EARNING “C” OR BETTER IN AGSC COURSEWORK DOES NOT GUARANTEE PLACEMENT/GRADUATION*

B.S.: AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT (ALED) CATALOG: FALL 2020

Name: UIN: Date:

ALED MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY (27 HRS)

ALED 202—Intro to Leadership Philosophy 3 ALED 481—Capstone Seminar 3

ALED 301—Personal Leadership Education 3 ALED/ALEC ELEC 3

ALED 340—Survey of Leadership Theory (C) 3 ALED/ALEC ELEC 3

ALED 424—Leadership in Ethics 3 ALED/ALEC ELEC 3

ALED 440—Leading Change (W) 3

**ALL classes for Field of Study must have a grade of a “C” or better**

AG & LIFE SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS (27 HRS) MINOR (15-18 HRS)

Economics: AGEC 105, ECON 202, 203 3 3

Plant Science: ESSM 100-499, HORT 100-499, SCSC 100-499

3 3

Animal Science: ANSC 107, POSC 201 , WFSC 304, DASC 202, ENTO 201, 208

3 3

Nutrition: ANSC 320, NFSC 202 , NFSC 201 3 3

Natural Resources: ENTO 100-499, ESSM 100-499, RENR 100-499, WFSC 100-499

3 3

AG ELEC 3

AG ELEC 3 GENERAL ELECTIVES (6-9 HRS)

AG ELEC 3 3

AG ELEC 3

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (42 HRS)—catalog.tamu.edu

COMMUNICATION (6 hrs) CREATIVE ARTS (3 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3 UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective* 3 SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 hrs)

MATHEMATICS (6 hrs) UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective* 3 AMERICAN HISTORY (6 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3 UCC Elective* 3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES (9 hrs) UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective* 3 POLITICAL SCIENCE (6 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3 POLS 206 3

UCC Elective* 3 POLS 207 3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, & CULTURE (3 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

International & Cultural Diversity Foreign Language: 2 terms of college or 2 years of high school

High Impact Experience

Cultural Discourse

24 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses in ALED 36 Hours of 300-400 Courses at TAMU 120 Total Degree Hours

300-400 Level Required * See core.tamu.edu University Core Curriculum (UCC) Requirements

ALED DEGREE PLAN INFORMATION

UPPER LEVEL LEADERSHIP ELECTIVES

ALED 313—Culture Theory, Orientation, & Adaptation

426—Leading & Training Adult Learners

324 – Leadership and Identity Development 439—Ag. Extension Philosophy & the Land-Grant Mission

341—Team Learning 441—Agricultural Extension Organization & Methods

344—Leadership of Volunteers 442—Professional Communications in AGLS

350—Global Agricultural Issues ALEC

400—Public Leadership Development (Application Only) 380—Workshop in ALEC: National FFA Study Away

401—Adv. Professional Leadership Development (Application Only) 412—Tech-Enhanced Instructional Design for Agriculture

422—Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture 450—Global Social Justice Issues in Agriculture

AG & LIFE SCIENCES ELECTIVES Any course in the College of Agriculture and Life Science (COALS) constitutes an agricultural elective. Below are the program prefixes in COALS. Courses within your major cannot be used as an agricultural electives.

AGBU

Agribusiness

ENTO

Entomology

AGEC Agricultural Economics FIVS Forensic Science

AGCJ Agricultural Communications and Journalism FSTC Food Science and Technology

ALED Agricultural Leadership and Development GENE Genetics

AGSC Agricultural Science HORT Horticulture

AGSM Agricultural Systems Management NUTR Nutritional Sciences

ANSC Animal Science PLPA Plant and Environmental Social Science

BICH Biochemistry POSC Poultry Science

BESC Bioenvironmental Sciences RPTS Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

BAEN Biological and Agricultural Engineering RENR Renewable Natural Resources

DASC Dairy Science SCSC Soil and Crop Sciences

ESSM

Ecosystem Science and Management

WFSC

Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

MINORS A minor is a concentration of courses that focus on a single area or an interdisciplinary perspective as developed by the department or program that offers the minor (TAMU, 2015). Coursework consists of 15-18 hours with a minimum of 6 in residence at the 300-400 level.

All minors are available at the following website: http://registrar.tamu.edu/forms/UniversityApprovedMinors.pdf. For specific information, please visit the departmental website, speak with the departmental advisor, and consult the TAMU Catalog. ALED students must declare a minor by the end of their second semester at TAMU. The academic advisor in the major-granting department will add the minor for the student. In some cases, approval by the advisor of the minor-granting department is required before the minor is added by the advisor in the student’s major. A minor is displayed on the transcript after graduation but not displayed on the diploma.

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM For all UCC (University Core Curriculum) requirements and electives, use the current Texas A&M University Catalog available at http://core.tamu.edu.

B.S.: UNIVERSITY STUDIES-LEADERSHIP (USAL-LED) CATALOG: FALL 2020

Student Name: Date:

UIN:

LEADERSHIP AREA OF CONCENTRATION (24 HRS) ALED 202—Intro to Leadership Philosophy 3 ALED 440-W—Leading Change 3

ALED 301—Personal Leadership Education 3 ALED 481—Capstone Seminar 3

ALED 340-C—Survey of Leadership Theory 3 ALED/ALEC Upper Level Elective 3

ALED 424 – Applied Ethics in Leadership 3 ALED/ALEC Upper Level Elective 3

***ALL classes for Area of Concentration & Minors must have a grade of a “C” or better***

MINOR #1: MINOR #2:

GENERAL ELECTIVES (18-24 HRS)

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (UCC) (42 HRS)

COMMUNICATION (6 hrs) CREATIVE ARTS (3 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3 UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective * 3 SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 hrs)

MATHEMATICS (6 hrs) UCC Elective* 3

UCC Elective * 3 AMERICAN HISTORY (6 hrs)

UCC Elective * 3 UCC Elective * 3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES (9 hrs) UCC Elective * 3

UCC Elective* 3 POLITICAL SCIENCE (6 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3 POLS 206 – American National Govt 3

UCC Elective* 3 POLS 207 – State and Local Govt 3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, & CULTURE (3 hrs)

UCC Elective* 3

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

International & Cultural Diversity 3 2 terms of college foreign language or 2 years of high school

High Impact Experience

Cultural Discourse 3

21 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses in ALED 36 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses at TAMU 120 Total Degree Hours

300-400 Level Required * See core.tamu.edu for University Core Curriculum Requirements

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