Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural Engineering Technology with Teaching Certification
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural Engineering Technology with Teaching Certification | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 4 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 5 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| ACOM 3360 | Communication Skills for Agriculturists (ACOM 3360 recommended) | 3 |
| or ENGL 3330 | Introduction to Technical Writing | |
| AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture (or approved substitute) | 3 |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction to Computers | |
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Environmental Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| ETDD 1361 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| or ETDD 1390 | Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting | |
| or AGET 3350 | Plasma Arc Cutting Technology | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1316 | Plane Trigonometry | |
| or MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Managerial Decision Making | |
| or MATH 1332 | College Mathematics | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 1401 | Physics Boot Camp 2 | 4 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| AGBU 2317 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financial Analysis | 3 |
| or AGBU 3350 | Agribusiness for Agriculture Education Teachers | |
| AGED 3310 | Teaching Agricultural Technology | 3 |
| AGED 3320 | The Secondary Agriculture Education Program | 3 |
| AGED 4388 | Secondary Agriculture Education Program Management | 3 |
| AGET 2303 | Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology | 3 |
| AGET 3301 | Agriculture Power Units and Control Systems | 3 |
| AGET 3380 | Agricultural Machinery | 3 |
| AGET 3386 | Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control Systems | 3 |
| AGET 4384 | Fusing & Joining of Metals & Non-Metals | 3 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | Animal Science and Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| ANSC 3373 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 4360 | Livestock Management Techniques | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | 4 |
| PLSC 3440 | Soil Science | 4 |
| PLSC 4370 | Forage Crops and Pasture Management | 3 |
| or PLSC 3395 | Plant Propagation Techniques | |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select 3 hours from Animal Production Electives: | 3 | |
| Meat Science | ||
| Sheep & Goat Production & Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Production & Management | ||
| Equine Science | ||
| Principles of Wildlife Management | ||
| Teaching Certification | ||
| CISE 3384 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| CISE 4364 | Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| CISE 4379 | Differentiated Pedagogy | 3 |
| CISE 4380 | Responsibilities of the Professional Educator | 3 |
| READ 4378 | Multiple Literacies in Secondary Education | 3 |
| Secondary Ed Courses - AGED | ||
| AGED 4364 | Methods of Teaching Agriculture Education | 3 |
| AGED 4365 | Student Teaching in Agriculture Education | 3 |
| AGED 4366 | Student Teaching in Agriculture Education | 3 |
| AGED 4394 | Agriculture Education Learning Environments | 3 |
| Minor: Not Required 6,7 | ||
| Total Hours | 135 | |
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MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 is recommended. Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 2
CHEM 1406 and PHYS 1401 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and Degree Specific Requirement for major.
- 3
PLSC 2399 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
- 4
ANSC 2360 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 5
KINE 2115, NGLI 1101, or ECON 1100 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Conservation Biology, Minor in Early Childhood Education, and Minor in Wildlife Ecology.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a "C" or better in all Education coursework.
Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.75 (overall or in the last 60 hours) to be eligible for teacher certification.
Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| AGET 2303 | 3 | Component Area IX 4 | 1 | ||
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | ENGL 13021 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 | ||
| HIST 13012 | 3 | PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 | ||
| MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, or 13323 | 3 | POLS 23055 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| AGBU 2317 | 3 | Component Area V7 | 3 | ||
| AGRI 1309 or CSTE 1330 | 3 | Component Area VIII8 | 3 | ||
| CHEM 14066 | 4 | AGBU 2389 | 3 | ||
| MATH 1342 | 3 | AGET 3301 | 3 | ||
| POLS 23065 | 3 | ETDD 1361 | 3 | ||
| Major: Prescribed Electives9 | 3 | ||||
| 16 | 18 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| AGED 3320 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 | ACOM 3360 or ENGL 3330 | 3 |
| ANSC 3373 | 3 | AGET 3386 | 3 | AGED 3310 | 3 |
| CISE 3384 | 3 | AGET 4384 | 3 | AGED 4388 | 3 |
| PHYS 14016 | 4 | CISE 4380 | 3 | PLSC 3440 | 4 |
| PLSC 4370 or 3395 | 3 | ||||
| READ 4378 | 3 | ||||
| 13 | 18 | 13 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area IV | 3 | AGED 4364 | 3 | ||
| AGET 3380 | 3 | AGED 4365 | 3 | ||
| ANSC 4360 | 3 | AGED 4366 | 3 | ||
| CISE 4364 | 3 | AGED 4394 | 3 | ||
| CISE 4379 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 12 | ||||
| Total Hours: 135 | |||||
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 3
MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 is recommended. Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 4
KINE 2115, NGLI 1101 OR ECON 1100 recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 5
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 6
CHEM 1406 and PHYS 1401 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and Degree Specific Requirement for major.
- 7
PLSC 2399 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
- 8
ANSC 2360 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
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Select one of the Prescribed Electives from the course list below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| Animal Production Electives 9 | ||
| ANSC 3376 | Meat Science | 3 |
| ANSC 4376 | Sheep & Goat Production & Management | 3 |
| ANSC 4380 | Beef Cattle Production & Management | 3 |
| EQSC 2364 | Equine Science | 3 |
| WMGT 2301 | Principles of Wildlife Management | 3 |
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a "C" or better in all Education coursework.
Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.75 (overall or in the last 60 hours) to be eligible for teacher certification.
Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Conservation Biology, Minor in Early Childhood Education, and Minor in Wildlife Ecology.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Agricultural Engineering Technology with Teaching Certification is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
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Understand the importance and use of technology found in the agriculture and related industries for real-world problem solving.
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Evaluate how technology has changed in our society and how those technologies are used in modern agriculture and related industries.
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Analyze engineering issues found within the agriculture and/or other related industries and the technological solutions to those problems.
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Apply independent and team-working skills to accomplish objectives and meet organizational goals.
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Demonstrate a work ethic and soft skills that are desirable of an employee.
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Use professional oral and written communication skills for the transfer of technologically-rich knowledge.
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Manage, organize, and conduct Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs, Leadership, Career and Speaking Development Events.
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Develop Annual and Long Range Plans (Program of Activity, Semester and Lesson Plans, etc.).
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Use effective research-based techniques to develop a positive classroom environment.
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Create lessons and units of instruction to meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills requirements for Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources classes.
