2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog *As of 05/08/2024

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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog *As of 05/08/2024

General Agriculture - Agriculture Education Semester by Semester

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(Grades 7-12)^{1 & 2}

Freshman Year

First Semester: Credits 15

ANPT 114 Introduction to Animal Science Credit: 4
ENGL 101 Principles of Composition I Credit: 3
MATH 109 College Algebra Credit: 3
BIOL 111 Principles of Biology I Credit: 3
BIOL 113 Principles of Biology I Laboratory Credit: 1
AGNR 111 First Year Experience Seminar Credit: 1

Second Semester: Credits 15

ENVS 101 Introduction to Environmental Sciences Credit: 3
AGME 283 Engineering Principles Applied to Agriculture Credit: 3
GEN ED CURR AREA I Credit: 3
ENGL 102 Principles of Composition II Credit: 3
ENGL 001 English Proficiency Examination Credit: 0 ³

Sophomore Year

First Semester: Credits 17

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology Credit: 3
ENGL 203 Fundamentals of Contemporary Speech Credit: 3
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I Credit: 3
CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I Credit: 1
EDCI 200 Introduction to Contemporary Education Credit: 3
EDCI 201 PRAXIS Preparation Credit: 1 ⁵
AGEC 213 Introduction to Agricultural Economics Credit: 3

Second Semester: Credits 15

GEN ED CURR AREA I Credit: 3
ENGL 305 Technical Writing Credit: 3 or
ENGL 310 Advanced Composition Credit: 3
PSYC 203 Adolescent Psychology Credit: 3
PSYC 207 Educational Psychology Credit: 3
Elective Agricultural Course Credit 3 ⁴

Junior Year

First Semester: Credits 16

BUED 212 Computer-Concepts/ Applications I Credit: 3
PLSC 184 Introduction to Plant Science Credit: 3
PLSC 185 Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory Credit: 1
AGED 313 Supervised Experience Programs Credit: 3
Elective Agricultural course Credit: 3 ⁴
Elective Agricultural course Credit: 3 ⁴

Second Semester: Credits 13

EDCI 406 Classroom Management Credit: 3
EDCI 409 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: I Credit: 3
Elective Agricultural course Credit: 3 ⁴
Elective Agricultural course Credit: 4 ⁴

Senior Year

First Semester: Credits 15

EDCI 311 Comprehensive Assessment in Education Credit: 3
EDCI 410 Literacy in the Content Area: Part II Credit: 3
EDCI 427A Curriculum and Instruction in Agriculture Education: Vocational Agriculture-Secondary Credit: 3
EDSP 428 Communication and Collaboration in Special Education Credit: 3
AGRI 400 Senior Capstone Experience Credit: 3

Second Semester: Credits 15

EDCI 400 Senior Seminar in Education Credit: 3
EDCI 480 Teaching Internship: Secondary Program (7-12): Middle School Credit: 6
EDCI 490 Teaching Internship: Secondary Programs (7-12) (High School) Credit: 6

Total Credit Hours: 120

¹A grade of “C” or better will be required in the courses taken to satisfy the Agriculture Education Concentration requirement.
²For additional program requirements for the Agriculture Education (Teaching) major, please refer to the Department of Education and the Teacher Education Handbook. UMES’ Teacher Education Programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
³The English Proficiency Examination is given at the end of the semester. A student must enroll in ENGL 001 prior to enrolling in ENGL 102 .
⁴200-300 level agricultural courses.
⁵Does not count toward graduation.

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General Agriculture - Agriculture Education Semester by Semester

Freshman Year

First Semester: Credits 15

Second Semester: Credits 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester: Credits 17

Second Semester: Credits 15

Junior Year

First Semester: Credits 16

Second Semester: Credits 13

Senior Year

First Semester: Credits 15

Second Semester: Credits 15

Total Credit Hours: 120

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General Agriculture - Agriculture Education Semester by Semester

Freshman Year

First Semester: Credits 15

Second Semester: Credits 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester: Credits 17

Second Semester: Credits 15

Junior Year

First Semester: Credits 16

Second Semester: Credits 13

Senior Year

First Semester: Credits 15

Second Semester: Credits 15

Total Credit Hours: 120

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