This course focuses on the development of leadership in agricultural and related settings. The development, application, and reflection of personal leadership capabilities through self-assessments and experiential learning activities will be explored. Development of effective leadership identity through personal leadership inventories which include strengths, personality type, values, vision, communications skills, influence, commitment, goal achievement strategies, and emotional intelligence.

This course is designed to develop an ongoing reflection of individual accomplishments, skills, activities, programs, and other related experiences contributing to student personal development. The course will focus on: a personal statement of leadership/personal mission statement, resume, a compilation of leadership experiences, and compilation of reflective essays on leadership experience including reflection on student leadership style, key qualities and strengths you possess, essay on leadership growth, goals, professional experience, certificates, honors, and letters of reference.

This course provides the opportunity for students to gain on-the-job experience to prepare them for careers in agricultural leadership, education, and communications. This course will require 20 hours per week equal to six hours of credit per semester. Students will develop goals, submit weekly progress reports, supervisor evaluations, and develop a report post-internship. Consultation with a faculty advisor is required prior to course registration is required to ensure the internship will provide the student with experience applicable to the agricultural leadership, education, and/or communications discipline.