This course is designed to familiarize you with the summer program
component of an agricultural education program. You will participate in selected summer activities of an agricultural education program and reflect upon your experiences. You will also develop a summer program plan. Some of the activities in which you might participate include Supervised Agricultural Experience program visits, professional development workshops, FFA activities, classroom and laboratory management activities.

This course is unique in that you select your cooperating school site during the spring semester, complete the activities during the summer sessions, and submit most assignments in the fall semester. You have some assignments due in May and June, so please read this syllabus carefully, visit the course website at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agexed/courses/courses.html, and view your assignments at WebCT Vista (vista.ncsu.edu).

Below you will find links to the course syllabus, assignments, and other information. Please take the time to review these materials.

Please click here for the school placement survey. This online survey instrument asks you to identify three potential programs you would like to visit for AEE 327. You can take this survey as often as you like, but only your last submission will count. A list schools can be found on the NC FFA website. If you are completely lost in choosing a school, there is a place on the survey instrument for you indicate that you need help. As always contact Dr. Croom if you need help.

Please click here for the course syllabus. Select AEE 327 from the list of course syllabi.

Please click here to access Moodle. Moodle is the replacement for Vista. Your assignments will be submitted to Moodle.

Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions. If you have a question, don't hesitate to contact Dr. Croom.

This is a crazy course! I get my syllabus and assignments in the spring semester, complete the coursework during the summer, and submit my assignments within the first two weeks of the fall semester. Why is AEE 327 set up like this?
Answer: AEE does this to save you tuition dollars. By offering this course in this manner, AEE saves you from having to take a course during the summer and pay summer tuition.

Can I complete this course at the school I attended as a high school student?
Answer: No. This is a departmental requirement and is not negotiable.

Which school should I choose? One close by where I live?
Choose the best agricultural program that is reasonably close to where you will be this summer. (Such as near home, or near summer school in Raleigh, etc.) NEVER CHOOSE A SCHOOL SITE BASED UPON EASE OF TRAVEL. PICK THE BEST SCHOOLS, SO THAT YOU GET THE BEST EXPERIENCE.

When can I start my observations?
Answer: As soon as your cooperating teacher has agreed to work with you, AND as soon as school ends for the year.

When will I find out if my placement has been approved?
Answer: Dr. Croom will notify you by email as soon as the cooperating site is approved.

When must I be finished with my observations?
Answer: Before the beginning of the school year at your cooperating school.

I cannot access WebCT Vista or I'm having problems with loading certain webpages. What do I do?
Answer: If the problem is with Vista, contact the NCSU help desk. The contact information is on the Vista introductory page. If the problem is with this page, contact Barry Croom. If you cannot resolve the problem easily, please contact Dr. Croom.