AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
(Revised 2/19/03-Revisions in Italics and bold Type)
This program offers a Bachelor of Science degree that qualifies the individual for teacher certification in two concentration areas, agricultural and natural resources education and technology education.
The Agricultural and Natural Resources Education concentration provides students with an opportunity to gain a broad understanding and professional preparation in the areas of animal science, plant and soil sciences, food science, engineering technology, entomology and wildlife conservation, resource economics, agribusiness, natural resource management, and biotechnology. Students develop and practice their leadership skills through participation in FFA activities and other student organizations.
The Technology Education concentration supplies students with the basic knowledge and skills needed for the next millennium. Students study the resources, systems, and products of technology and their social and cultural impact in three focus areas: communications, physical, and bio-related. Communications covers graphics, photography, audio and video, drafting and design, electronic and telecommunications, desktop publishing, and other communications related topics. The physical area covers topics in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and other engineering-related subject matter. The bio-related area provides opportunities to study subjects related to biotechnology, environment technology, bioengineering, and other bio-related topics.
Both concentrations provide the pedagogical
skills that give the student a pragmatic hands-on program that uses an
investigative, scientific, design-and-construct, and problem-solving approach
to teaching. The curriculum is designed to allow students to teach in classroom and laboratory settings using modern
technology and techniques.
The curriculum in this major is arranged individually with the liaison professor in agricultural and technology education.
Telephone: (302) 831-1320
E-mail: jrbacon@udel.edu
http://ag.udel.edu
DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
CURRICULUM CREDITS
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing
(with minimum grade of C-)..................................... 3
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Computer Science
Computer Science course (FREC 135 or equivalent)............................... 3
Agricultural and Biological Sciences........................................... 9-12
Minimum of one course in three of the following areas: Animal and Food Sciences, Engineering Technology, Food and Resource Economics (except FREC 135), Entomology and Applied Ecology, Plant and Soil Sciences, or Biological Sciences.
Literature and Arts............................................................................ 9
Nine credits from English, Art, Art History, Communication, Music, Theatre, Foreign Language, or courses cross-listed in these departments.
Social Sciences and Humanities...................................................... 9
Minimum of one course in three of the following areas: Anthropology, Black American Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies, or courses cross-listed in these departments.
Professional Studies
ATED 480 Career
& Technical Education Materials
&
Approaches I..................................................... 3
ATED 481 Career
& Technical Education Materials
&
Approaches II.................................................... 3
EDUC 419 Diversity
in the Classroom...................................... 3
(fulfills the
University multicultural requirement)
EDUC 413 Educational Psychology – Social Aspects............... 3
EDUC 414 Educational Psychology – Cognitive Aspects........... 3
EDUC 420 Reading in the Content Area................................... 1
EDUC 430 Classroom Management........................................ 1
EDUC 400 Student Teaching.................................................. 9
The Agricultural and Technology Education program requires a 2.5 minimum overall GPA and successful completion of the requirements of Praxis I for enrollment in ATED 480 and ATED 481, and successful completion of the requirements of Praxis II content area as identified by the state of Delaware for enrollment in EDUC 400, Student Teaching. The teacher education program advisor (see list on p. 190) should be consulted for other policies concerning qualifications for student teaching.
A minimum grade of C- is required in all ATED and EDUC courses.
In addition to completing the requirements of the core curriculum in Agricultural and Technology Education, students must complete the requirements for a concentration in Agricultural and Natural Resources Education or a concentration in Technology Education, as listed below.
(revision above in bold and italics)
DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
CONCENTRATION: AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL
RESOURCES EDUCATION
Students must complete all the requirements
for the core curriculum in Agricultural and Technology Education, in addition
to the concentration requirements below.
MATH 114 (or higher level)................................................................ 3
(revision above in bold and italics)
Physical Sciences............................................................................. 8
Minimum of eight credits selected from one
of the following
two-course sequences:
CHEM 101/102 or 103/104
PHYS 201/202 or 207/208
SCEN 101/102
Technical Agriculture & Natural Resources Courses 30
A 2.75 index in at least thirty credits of technical agriculture and natural resources courses from at least three departments in the college. Students are to meet with their Agricultural and Technology Education advisor before selecting these courses.
ELECTIVES
After required courses are completed, sufficient credits must be taken to meet the minimum credits required for the degree. Only four credits of activity-type Physical Education and/or four credits of performing Music credit may be counted toward the degree.
CREDITS TO TOTAL A MINIMUM OF.............................................
124
DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
CONCENTRATION: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Students must complete all the requirements
for the core curriculum in Agricultural and Technology Education, in addition
to the concentration requirements below.
Mathematics..................................................................................... 3
MATH 115 Pre-Calculus or higher level (MATH 221 strongly recommended; students taking MATH 115 will also need FREC 240 or equivalent.)
Physical Sciences....................................................................... 11-12
Minimum of eleven credits selected from one of the following course sequences:
CHEM 101/102 or 103/104 and a Physics course
PHYS 201/202 or 207/208 and a Chemistry course
Technology Courses........................................................................ 30
A 2.75 index in at least thirty credits of technology courses in the three focus areas: communications, physical, and bio-related, with at least six credit hours in each area. The remaining twelve credits are to be selected from one of the focus areas matching the student’s interest. Students are to meet with their Agricultural and Technology Education advisor before selecting these courses.
ELECTIVES
After required courses are completed, sufficient credits must be taken to meet the minimum credits required for the degree. Only four credits of activity-type Physical Education and/or four credits of performing Music credit may be counted toward the degree.
CREDITS TO TOTAL A MINIMUM OF............................................. 124