Agricultural Leadership and Development (ALED) Application

Agricultural Leadership and Development (ALED) Application

The objective of the University Studies Degree is to provide students with a multidisciplinary academic degree with a focus on the development of leadership capabilities. The University Studies Degree includes a minimum of 120 credit hours that must include the following:

·  Leadership Theory & Practice: 27-29 hours

·  Agriculture & Life Science Electives: 25-27 hours

·  University Core Curriculum: 42-43 hours

·  University Approved Minor: 15-18 hours

·  General Electives: 4-7 hours

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the ALED major, a student must meet the following criteria:

·  Must have a competitive GPR and be in good academic standing.

·  Have completed less than 75 hours.

·  Less than 45 hours: must complete majority of core curriculum and 1 core MATH

·  More than 45 hours: must complete all core curriculum

·  Complete the application and answer all required essays.

·  Must have completed ALED 202 or be currently enrolled

Application Process

To complete your application, students must submit the following:

1.  Completed and signed application form – The entire application must be typed.

2.  Approval signatures for each minor – It is your responsibility to make sure you adhere to all minor requirements, application processes, and deadlines.

3.  Answers to essay questions

4.  Completed Agricultural Leadership and Development Degree Plan

Application Deadlines

We review applications each semester. To be considered a change of major for a particular semester, you must submit your completed application by 5:00pm on the following deadlines. You may submit your application at any time, but it will only be reviewed after the deadlines below.

Admittance Semester / Deadline
Summer / March 10th
Fall / June 10th
Spring / October 10th

Submit Application Materials Directly To:

Charlene Boggus

Room 276, Ag Life Sciences Building (AGLS)

Department of Ag Leadership, Education & Communications

2116 TAMU - 600 John Kimbrough Boulevard

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX 77843-2116

979-862-3001

Applications must be turned in to our office as a hard copy.

Agricultural Leadership and Development

Application Form

Semester:
Name:
UIN:
Email:
Cell Phone:

I am applying for a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership and Development (ALED), with a minor in a study of my choosing.

Minor:
Minor Advisor
(Please print)
Signature of Approval
Date
Notes (if needed)

Statement of Understanding:

Upon approval of my application, I understand that the courses listed on the attached degree plan constitute the requirements for completing the Agricultural Leadership and Development Degree. I further understand that:

1.  I must earn at least 36 hours of 300-400 level coursework at Texas A&M to be eligible for graduation.

2.  I must fulfill all requirements of the Texas A&M University Core Curriculum including two (2) writing courses and six (6) hours of International and Cultural Diversity courses.

3.  I must have completed 2 years of foreign language in high school or two semesters of foreign language at Texas A&M.

4.  I am bound by all rules contained within the Texas A&M University Catalog that is my catalog of record.

I understand that the Agricultural Leadership and Development degree offers me flexibility in designing a program of study to meet my educational goals. Because there is some personalization to the degree, I understand and am willing to accept responsibility for the courses proposed and accepted. I understand that I must meet the proposed requirements and any additional University and College requirements for earning this degree.

Signature of Applicant Date

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For Use by ALED Office Only:

Date Completed Application Received: ______Received By: ______

Decision: ______

Agricultural Leadership and Development

Application Questions

Please answer the following questions. Your answers should be typed,

12-pt font and be about 200-250 words per question.

1.  Overall, why are you interested in a University Studies degree? What two minors you are interested in and why?

2.  How would you describe your degree program to an employer?

3.  Optional Questions:

a.  Is there any additional information you wish for us to take into consideration when reviewing your application?

b.  Is there anything concerning your academic history that you would like for us to know?

Other Notes

·  All Minor courses and Leadership courses must be completed with a C or better

·  You need a cumulative 2.0 GPA to graduate

·  It is YOUR responsibility to research the minor application process, deadlines, and requirements. You can find a list of all minors offered at Texas A&M here:

http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/whyaggieland/UniquePrograms/colleges/

B.S. Agricultural Leadership & Development (ALED)
Catalog: Fall 2016
Name: / UIN: / Date:
ALED Major Field Of Study (29 Hrs)
ALEC 201—Foundations of ALEC / 2 / ALED 440—Leading Change (W) / 3
ALED 202—Intro to Leadership Philosophy / 3 / ALED 481—Senior Seminar (last term) / 3
ALED 301—Personal Leadership Education / 3 / ALED Upper Level Elective « / 3
ALED 340—Survey of Leadership Theory (C) / 3 / ALED Upper Level Elective « / 3
ALED 424—Leadership in Ethics / 3 / ALED Upper Level Elective « / 3
**ALL classes for Field of Study must have a grade of a “C” or better**
Ag & Life Science Requirements (27 Hrs) / Minor (15-18 Hrs)
Economics: AGEC 105, ECON 202, 203 / 3 / 3
Plant Science: HORT 201, 301, ESSM 301, SCSC 105, 302 / 3 / 3
Animal Science: ANSC 107, DASC 202, ENTO 201, 208 POSC 201 , WFSC 304, / 3 / 3
Nutrition: ANSC 320, FSTC 201, NUTR 202 / 3 / « / 3
Natural Resources: ENTO 322, ESSM 302, 304, 406, RENR 205, 375, WFSC 301, 420 / 3 / « / 3
AG ELEC « / 3
AG ELEC « / 3 / General Electives (4-7 Hrs)
AG ELEC / 3
AG ELEC / 3 / 4
University Core Curriculum (UCC) (42 Hrs)
COMMUNICATION (6 hrs) / CREATIVE ARTS (3 hrs)

UCC Elective*

/ / 3 / UCC Elective* / 3

UCC Elective*

/ /

3

/ / SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 hrs)
MATHEMATICS (6 hrs) / UCC Elective* / 3

UCC Elective*

/ / 3 / AMERICAN HISTORY (6 hrs)

UCC Elective*

/ / 3 / UCC Elective* / 3
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES (9 hrs) / UCC Elective* / 3
UCC Elective* / 3 / POLITICAL SCIENCE (6 hrs)
UCC Elective* / 3 / POLS 206 – American National Govt / 3
UCC Elective* / 3 / POLS 207 – State and Local Govt / 3
LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, & CULTURE (3 hrs)
UCC Elective* / 3
Additional Requirements
International & Cultural Diversity / 3 / 2 terms of college foreign language or 2 years of high school / High Impact Experience
International & Cultural Diversity / 3
24 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses in ALED / 36 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses at TAMU / 120 Total Degree Hours
« 300-400 Level Required / * See Catalog for University Core Curriculum (UCC) Requirements

Texas A&M University * College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

*Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications

ALED Degree Plan Information
Upper Level Leadership Electives
ALED
313—Culture Theory, Orientation, & Adaptation / 426—Leading & Training Adult Learners
341—Team Learning / 439—Ag. Extension Philosophy & the Land-Grant Mission
342—Learning Organizations / 441—Agricultural Extension Organization & Methods
343—Human Resource Management in AGLS / 442—Professional Communications in AGLS
344—Leadership of Volunteers
350—Global Agricultural Issues / ALEC
400—Public Leadership Development (Application Only) / 380—Workshop in ALEC: National FFA Study Away
401—Adv. Professional Leadership Development (Application Only) / 412—Tech-Enhanced Instructional Design for Agriculture
422—Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture / 450—Global Social Justice Issues in Agriculture
Ag & Life Sciences Electives
Any course in the College of Agriculture and Life Science (COALS) constitutes an agricultural elective. Below are the program prefixes in COALS. Courses within your major cannot be used as an agricultural electives.
AGBU / Agribusiness / ENTO / Entomology
AGEC / Agricultural Economics / FIVS / Forensic Science
AGCJ / Agricultural Communications and Journalism / FSTC / Food Science and Technology
ALED / Agricultural Leadership and Development / GENE / Genetics
AGSC / Agricultural Science / HORT / Horticulture
AGSM / Agricultural Systems Management / NUTR / Nutritional Sciences
ANSC / Animal Science / PLPA / Plant and Environmental Social Science
BICH / Biochemistry / POSC / Poultry Science
BESC / Bioenvironmental Sciences / RPTS / Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
BAEN / Biological and Agricultural Engineering / RENR / Renewable Natural Resources
DASC / Dairy Science / SCSC / Soil and Crop Sciences
ESSM / Ecosystem Science and Management / WFSC / Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Minors
A minor is a concentration of courses that focus on a single area or an interdisciplinary perspective as developed by the department or program that offers the minor (TAMU, 2015). Coursework consists of 15-18 hours with a minimum of 6 in residence at the 300-400 level.
All minors are available at the following website: http://registrar.tamu.edu/forms/UniversityApprovedMinors.pdf. For specific information, please visit the departmental website, speak with the departmental advisor, and consult the TAMU Catalog.
ALED students must declare a minor by the end of their second semester at TAMU. The academic advisor in the major-granting department will add the minor for the student. In some cases, approval by the advisor of the minor-granting department is required before the minor is added by the advisor in the student’s major. A minor is displayed on the transcript after graduation but not displayed on the diploma.
University Core Curriculum
For all UCC (University Core Curriculum) requirements and electives, use the current Texas A&M University Catalog available at http://core.tamu.edu.