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Agricultural Education Master's Degree

Master's Degree Course Information

Experiential Learning Theory in Agricultural Settings

University:
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University logo
Course Number:
AECL 6363
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $622 per credit
Start/End Dates:
June 08, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Overview

Course Description

This course focuses on exploring experiential learning as both an educational theory and a pedagogical practice. This course is designed to expose students to experiential learning through the review of seminal literature, empirical research, and historical documents. Additionally, this course focuses on applying experiential learning theory in agricultural settings through classroom-based lessons, project-based learning, service learning, guided inquiry, field trips, internships/externships, study abroad, and outdoor/adventure learning.

Contacts

Instructor

Bradley Coleman
b.coleman@okstate.edu

Campus Coordinator

For course access questions, contact the teaching university’s campus coordinator. For enrollment questions, contact your home university campus coordinator.

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Disability Support Services

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Textbooks

Experience and Education
Dewey, J. (1938)
ISBN: 0-684-83828-1
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

The art of changing the brain
Zull, J.E. (2002)
ISBN: 1-57922-054-1
Publisher: Stylus Publishing

Course Access

 
Approximately three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester, students will receive preliminary course information from the Oklahoma State campus coordinator listed below. One week prior to the beginning of the semester, students will receive an email with their login name and password. OSU's online courses are facilitated by Canvas.
 
Brianna Cooper-Kordinak for Agricultural Education, Animal Science, and Grassland Management. 
Rae Ann Montgomery for Dietetics, Early Care & Education, Family & Community Services, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Family Financial Planning, Gerontology, and Merchandising. 

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

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