Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences Course
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 311/590A, XC
Utilizing instructional methods, techniques, and problem solving, presentation and sales strategies with agricultural audiences.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Dates: 10/09/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: CD-ROM
Credit: 3 undergraduate, 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $693 for undergraduate, $1077 for graduate
Delivery fee: $156
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Robert Martin, Professor
Registration deadline: 09/25/2008
Text: Josh Gordon, 2006. Presentations that Change Minds. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-146109-4.
Course Packet: AgEdS 311/590A course packet - available at Copyworks.

Instructional Methods for Adult and Higher Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 520, XW
Theory and practice of adult education. Teaching and learning in formal and non-formal instructional programs for adult learners.
Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: 8/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 nonmajor graduate credits, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $73
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Wade Miller, Professor
Text: Galbraith, Michael W. (Ed.). 2004. Adult Learning Methods: A guide for effective instruction. 3rd ed. Malabar, Fl: Krieger Publishing Company. ISBN 1-57524-232-X.

Program Development and Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 524, XW
Theories and practice of program planning for extension, agricultural education, and other contexts for nonformal education. Considers critical theories of planning to address power and interests in program development, needs assessment, and outcomes evaluation. The course also features the Program Logic Model, which is used for reporting and evaluation in the Extension system, other USDA programs, and for grant writing.
Computer Requirements: Listed Below
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT and Streaming Video
Credit:3 nonmajor graduate and 3 graduate credit
Tuition:$1077
Delivery fee:$73
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program:Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Nancy Grudens-Schuck, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Text: (1) Freire, P. (1998 but 1973 also available). Education for Critical Consciousness. New York: Continuum. ISBN: 0-8264-0007-8.
(2) Cookson, P. S. (Ed.) (1998). Program Planning for the Training and Continuing Education of Adults: North American Perspectives. Malabar, FL: Krieger. ISBN: Paperback if avaiable or: 0894647679.
(3) American Psychological Association (2005 or more recent). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition or higher). Washington, DC: Author. NOTE: APA citation is required for all Agricultural Education masters and doctoral students.

Foundations of Agricultural Education
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 550, XW
Philosophical premises, ethical principles, historical development, contextual applications, and knowledge bases for agricultural education.
Computer Requirements:College of Agriculture Requirements
Other Requirements:Graduate classification
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit:3 graduate credit
Tuition:$1077
Delivery fee:$73
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program:Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Michael Retallick, Assistant Professor
Text:All materials will be made available electronically via WebCt

Risk and Crisis Communications in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 562X, XG
Examines potential risk and crisis communications scenarios in agriculture and the relevant theories, models, and processes to address these types of situations effectively.
Permission of Department Required: Carrie Brus, crbus@iastate.edu
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/03/2008
Delivery Method: Online
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1245
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program:Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Wade Miller, Professor
Text: (1) Crisis Communications: A Casebook Approach (Paperback) by Kathleen Fearn-Banks (Author) http://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Communications-Casebook-Approach-Communication/dp/0805857737/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b
(2) Crisis Communication: A Casebook Approach (Student Workbook) (Paperback) by Kat Fearn-Banks (Author) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805862579

Special Topics in Agricultural Education - Methods
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 590B, XA
For secondary and post-secondary agriculture instructors and extension and industry professionals. Developing formal and non formal teaching and learning activities.
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Independent Study
Credit: 1-3 nonmajor graduate, 1-3 graduate credits
Tuition: $359 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Gregory S. Miller, Professor

Special Topics in Agricultural Education--Program Planning
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 590L, XA
Developing educational programs or training programs to support agricultural education (secondary and postsecondary), agricultural extension and industry training.
Permission of Instructor Required: Wade Miller (wwmiller@iastate.edu)
Computer Requirements: Internet access and e-mail capability.
Dates: 8/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Independent study
Credit: 1-3 nonmajor graduate, 1-3 graduate credits
Tuition: $359 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Wade Miller, Professor

Creative Component
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 599, XA
Creative component project and report for off-campus M.Ag. and M.S. degree students in Professional Agriculture and Agricultural Education.
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Independent Study
Credit: 1-6 graduate credits
Tuition: $359 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Gregory S. Miller, Professor

Computer Requirements for AGEDS 524
1. Internet connection & E-mail
2. Web Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Netscape 6 or higher
3. RealPlayer 7 or higher
4. Pentium II or higher, Mac G3 or higher
5. 64MB memory (128MB preferred)
6. 65,000-color or better video display card
7. Full Duplex Sound Card and Speakers
8. CD-ROM / DVD player
Suggested but not required: ability to transform into PDF for uploading to WebCT cardinal.