Posted: November 6, 2025
How can we best prepare educators and leaders to navigate a globally interdependent agricultural system? AEE 400: Global Agricultural Education engages undergraduate students in exploring how education can address the complex global challenges facing agrifood systems today.
Through interactive learning, cross-cultural exploration, and authentic teaching experiences, students will expand their capacity to think, teach, and act globally. The course is designed for undergraduate students passionate about international agriculture, education, sustainability, and innovation.
Course Information
Course Number: AEE 400 (LionPATH #4076)
Meeting Time: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:10-12:00 PM
Location: 113 Thomas
Instructor: Daniel Foster (foster@psu.edu)
Who Should Enroll? - Undergraduate students passionate about international agriculture, education, sustainability, and innovation.
Prerequisite: INTAG 100; Recommended: AEE 100
Course Opportunities
- Explore the role of agrifood systems education in addressing complex global challenges.
- Examine different models of agricultural and food systems education around the world.
- Design and develop Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) on global agriculture issues for secondary or post-secondary learners.
- Teach through authentic global learning experiences that connect local and international agricultural contexts.
What You'll Gain
- Global competence and intercultural understanding.
- Skills in educational design for sustainability and systems thinking.
- Experience developing globally relevant curriculum and digital resources.
- Connections through the Global Teach Ag Network and international education partners.
Why It Matters
Empower yourself to educate for a sustainable, interconnected world. Learn globally. Lead Locally. Leave the woodpile higher.
