Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology (AECT)
Courses
AECT 6100V. Special Problems. 1-6 Hour.
Individual investigation of a special problem in agricultural education which is not available through regular courses. These will be directed by a member of the graduate faculty. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
AECT 6200V. Special Topics in Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology. 1-4 Hour.
Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in agriculture education. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Typically offered: Irregular)
AECT 63001. Doctoral Seminar. 1 Hour.
The seminar provides doctoral students a critical review of current research in agricultural and extension education, communication, leadership, and technology, an opportunity for collaboration and mentorship with peers, faculty and visiting scholars, and professional development. The presentation of a doctoral research proposal and research findings is expected of all students. This course may be repeated for up to three hours of degree credit. Prerequisite: Admission in doctoral program. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.
AECT 69003. Emerging Scholarship in the Discipline. 3 Hours.
This course surveys recent scholarship in the discipline of agricultural education, communications and technology, with a special focus on recent literature highlighting research, teaching, and service across the discourse communities of ag education, ag communications, ag systems technology management, and ag leadership. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Typically offered: Fall Odd Years)
AECT 7000V. PhD Dissertation. 1-18 Hour.
PhD dissertation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of dissertation chair. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for degree credit.