CAREERS IN [DISCIPLINE] Author Name
Learning Objective The student will be able to ….. [Insert a single learning objective. Refer to the “Developing Learning Objectives” handout when developing your objective.]
Overview Societal challenges involving food, agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences: Global Food Security Climate Change Food Safety Childhood Obesity Renewable Energy Source: USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Overview [Add a few key facts about your discipline. Think about how it might connect with the NIFA priority areas.] [Add a picture that represents your discipline. Be sure to only use pictures that you have permission to use. Consider using a picture that portrays the diversity of people (ethnicity, race, gender, cultural, etc.) that may work in your discipline.]
Example Careers in [discipline] [Give several examples of careers in your discipline. Consider careers at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels.] [Add a picture of someone working in a career in your discipline. Be sure you only use pictures that you have permission to use. Consider using a picture that portrays the diversity of people (ethnicity, race, gender, cultural, etc.) that may work in your discipline.]
[Example career #1] [Give details about a B.S. level career in your discipline. Consider preparation, work conditions, salary.] [Add a picture that shows someone working in this career. Be sure you have permission. Consider using a picture that portrays the diversity of people (ethnicity, race, gender, cultural, etc.) that may work in your discipline.]
[Example career #2] [Give details about a M.S. level career in your discipline. Consider preparation, work conditions, salary. Specifically discuss the type(s) of graduate programs one would need and the qualifications for those grad programs.] [Add a picture that shows someone working in this career. Be sure you have permission. Consider using a picture that portrays the diversity of people (ethnicity, race, gender, cultural, etc.) that may work in your discipline.]
[Example career #3] [Give details about a Ph.D. level career in your discipline. Consider preparation, work conditions, salary. Specifically discuss the type(s) of graduate programs one would need and the qualifications for those grad programs.] [Add a picture that shows someone working in this career. Be sure you have permission. Consider using a picture that portrays the diversity of people (ethnicity, race, gender, cultural, etc.) that may work in your discipline.]
Careers in [discipline] [Consider adding a short video clip of someone working in a career in your discipline talking about some of the appealing parts of your discipline].
References and Additional Resources [Add references used in the creation of this RLO]. [Add links to additional resources. Be sure to only use stable URLs.]
Teaching Locally, Engaging Globally: Increasing Undergraduates’ Knowledge of the International Dimensions of Climate Change, Food Security, and Childhood Obesity This material was created with funding from: USDA/NIFA Higher Education Challenge Grant Project # 2011–01860 University of Florida, Texas A&M University, North Carolina State University Contact: Dr. Amy Harder Associate Professor Agricultural Education and Communication University of Florida PO Box Gainesville, FL globaleducationlab.org