Program Overview

Agricultural Technology Management and Education: Leadership and Communication Emphasis

Overview

Lead the way to innovative solutions in agriculture to provide for a world population that's projected to grow to more than 9 billion by 2050. The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology Management and Education offers an emphasis in Leadership and Communication. In this program, students study science, technical agriculture and the principles of entrepreneurial leadership. They build skills in clear communication, effective management, business savvy, problem-solving and teamwork, thanks to the department's more than 130 years of agriculture and life sciences education. Students graduate prepared to lead the next wave of agriculture and natural resource innovations - and to become leaders, community change agents, ambassadors or advocates for the agriculture industry at the local, state, national and international levels.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognize major models in Agriculture education and Communications
• Recognize the principles of leadership development.
• Analyze AFNR industry standards in contemporary systems.
• Recognize individuals' roles and relevant issues in agricultural technology and innovation.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ALC 309: Leadership Principles and Practices
• ALC 409: Team and Organization Leadership
• ALC 410: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculture and the Life Sciences

Career Fields

• Communications
• Entrepreneurship
• Law
• Nonprofit
• Public policy

Level of Math

Moderate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

No

This Major's College

College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

2025, Agricultural Technology Management and Education: Leadership and Communication Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • Agricultural Mechanics I (3)
  • Introduction to Agricultural Education (1)
  • MATH Requirement (Math112 or higher)- (based on Math Placement/transfer course) (3)
  • First Year Composition I (ENGL 101 or 109H based on Writing Placement) (3)
  • Second Language -First Semester (based on Second Language Placement) (4)
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1)
• 2nd Semester
  • First-Year Composition II (ENGL 102 or 109H based onWriting placement/completion of ENGL 101) (3)
  • Second Language - Second Semester (based on placement or completion of First Semester) (4)
  • CHEM 151 General Chemistry (completion of MATH 112 or higher) (4)
  • GE Core: Artist (3)
  • GE Core: Humanist (3)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • Leadership and Communication (4)
  • Soil Sciences Lecture (3)
  • Soil Sciences Laboratory (ENVS 200 concurrent enrollment) (1)
  • Introductory Biology I Lecture (completion of MATH 112 or higher) (3)
  • Introductory Biology I Laboratory (completion of MATH 112 or higher) (1)
  • GE Core: Social Sciences (3)
  • GE Core: Building Connections (3)
• 4th Semester
  • Introductory Biology II Lecture (3)
  • Leadership and Communication (3)
  • Journalism and Communication Elective (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Leadership and Communication Elective (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • Leadership and Communication (3)
  • Economics and Business (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Professional Course work (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Professional Course work (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • GE Core: Building Connections (3)
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1)
• 6th Semester
  • Plant Science (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Professional Course work (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Professional Course work (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Economics and Business (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Agricultural Mechanics II (AGTM 330 6th Semester or AGTM 351 8th Semester) (3)

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • Senior Capstone (1)
  • Internship (AGTM/AED 493) Approved by AETI Advisor (3)
  • Journalism and Communication Elective (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Plant Science (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Animal Science (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
• 8th Semester
  • Entomology (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Journalism and Communication Elective (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Professional Course work (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Animal Science (selected with AETI Advisor) (3)
  • Agricultural Mechanics II (AGTM 351 8th Semester or AGTM 330 6th Semester) (3)