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Agricultural Leadership
Agricultural Leadership The Agricultural Leadership curriculum is guided by five core values: commitment to agriculture, authentic leadership, diversity, critical thinking and professionalism. Agricultural leadership faculty align course objectives, learning opportunities and student experiences with the five core values. Beginning students study historical and theoretical foundations in leadership, authentic leadership and transformational leadership before exploring contemporary leadership issues, leadership program facilitation and current scholarship in the discipline. Specific topics within coursework include leadership styles, power, decision- making, ethical leadership, motivational theories and team processes. In addition to leadership coursework, the curriculum provides a broad introduction to the agricultural sciences and natural resources and allows students to develop an area of emphasis or pursue a minor in areas such as Animal Science, Soil Science or Agricultural Economics. Minor in Leadership Education The minor is designed to prepare students to serve as leadership educators within the context of their chosen major. Students explore career options in leadership education, develop an understanding of their own leadership style and philosophy, acquire knowledge about leadership theories, explore contemporary issues in leadership, evaluate current leadership research and learn to design and facilitate leadership training. Requirements of the minor include 17 hours of leadership coursework,
including six hours of controlled electives. Undergraduate Programs • Agricultural Leadership, BSAG (p. 875)
• Agricultural Leadership: Extension Education, BSAG (p. 877) • Agricultural Leadership: International Studies, BSAG (p. 879)
• Leadership Education (LDED), Minor (p. 881) Graduate Programs
Students may pursue graduate studies in agricultural leadership through the Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Leadership or the department’s Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Science in Agricultural Education. The Master of Agriculture degree in Agricultural Leadership is an advanced studies program for practitioners seeking to develop their knowledge related to leadership and its application to the agricultural industry. Graduates pursue careers in extension, government, corporate agriculture, and human resources and training. The Master of Agriculture program requires 32 approved semester hours of coursework including a 17-hour area of emphasis. Graduate coursework in agricultural leadership includes leadership theory and practice, developments in agricultural and extension education, and a creative component. More information on graduate studies in Agricultural Leadership is available under Agricultural Education graduate programs. Faculty Robert Terry, Jr., PhD—Professor and Head Professors: D. Dwayne Cartmell, PhD; M. Craig Edwards, PhD; James P. Key, EdD (emeritus); J. Shane Robinson, PhD; Shelly R. Sitton, PhD; Penny L. Weeks, PhD; William G. Weeks, PhD Associate Professors: Jon W. Ramsey, PhD; Jeff Sallee, PhD Assistant Professors: Marshall Baker, PhD; Ruth Inman, PhD; Angel Riggs, PhD; Quisto Settle, PhD
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