This course introduces basic communication, education, and leadership theory. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of theoretical knowledge of communicating, educating, and leading within agriculture.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Demonstrate effective written, visual, and oral communication to communicate to diverse audiences about agricultural and environmental sciences.
- Design and deliver a short instructional program that will engage an audience and meet identified learning objectives.
- Apply major models, theories, and practices in Agriculture Communications, Education, and Leadership.
- Discuss relevant issues in agricultural technology and innovation.
- Create and lead meaningful experiences for lifelong learning and development.
- Engage in critical inquiry to understand leadership, education, and communications challenges and opportunities.
- Agriculture Communications
- Agriculture Education
- Agriculture Leadership
- Cooperative Learning
- Project-based Learning
- Lecture
- Course Textbooks
- Journal Articles
- Agricultural Current Event Publications
- SCCC Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by current events and newsletter projects.
- SCCC Outcome #3 will be assessed and measured by the instructional program project.
- SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by the instructional program project.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.