2023 Summer Course Info
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Summer 2023 Course Information
Foundations and History of Agriculture and Extension Education
| University: | Texas Tech University |
| Course Number: | AGED 5306 |
| Credit Hours: | 3 credit hours - $600 per credit |
| Start/End Dates: | May 31, 2023 - August 04, 2023 |
Course Description
Philosophical Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education provides an overview of the development of agricultural and extension education in the United States by examining the significant educational philosophies, historical events, scientific innovations, legislation and policy shaping agricultural and extension education today.
Contacts
Instructor
Rudolph "Rudy" Ritz
Office: 806-742-2816
rudy.ritz@ttu.edu
Campus Coordinator
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Disability Support Services
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Textbooks
Not Required
Course Access
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Exam Proctor
This course does not require an exam proctor.
Synchronous Components
This course does not include synchronous components.
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