Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the concepts of Engagement, Outreach, and Extension.
2. Apply foundational concepts in Engagement, Outreach, and Extension through practical exercises.
3. Describe the Cooperative Extension Service as an educational agency and its relationship to the Land Grant university system.
4. Discuss the origins, history, philosophy, and objectives of the Extension Service.
5. Explain the organizational structure of the Cooperative Extension Service and how it is administered and funded.
6. Discuss the program areas of the Cooperative Extension Service, including content, scope, impact, administration, and evolution.
7. Describe how Extension educational programs are planned, designed, implemented, and evaluated with emphasis on applying the principles of engagement.
8. Describe the teaching-learning process as it relates to engagement.
9. Discuss the importance and role of volunteers in extension work.
10. Evaluate potential career opportunities with UGA Cooperative Extension.

Week 1    Extension and the Land Grant University Mission 
Week 2	Foundations of Engagement, Outreach, and Extension
Week 3	Origins of Extension Work
Week 4	Roles Within Extension – Agents, Directors, Specialists, and Volunteers
Week 5	Research Stations and the Work of Extension
Week 6	Organization, Structure, and Administration of Extension
Week 7	Extension Across the Globe/International Extension
Week 8	Principles of Teaching Adult Learners
Week 9	Extension Program – Production Agriculture
Week 10	Extension Program – Horticulture and the Environment
Week 11	Extension Program – Youth Development and 4-H
Week 12	Extension Program – Health and Wellness
Week 13	Extension Program – Food Preservation, Safety, and Manufacturing
Week 14	Extension Program – The Green Industry
Week 15  Extension Evaluation Methods

The university honor code, mental health and wellness resources, and the following statement will be included on the syllabus sent to students: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.