Curriculum for Agricultural Science Educators (CASE) Institute

The Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal (ASA) course is intended to serve as one of two foundational courses within the CASE™ sequence. The course is structured to enable all students to have a variety of experiences that will provide an overview of the field of agricultural science with a foundation in animal science so that students may continue through a sequence of courses through high school. Students will explore hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of animal science and work on major projects and problems similar to those that animal science specialists, such as veterinarians, zoologists, livestock producers, or industry personnel face in their respective careers. The knowledge and skills students develop will be used in future courses within the CASE™ program.

In addition, students will understand specific connections between the Animal Science lessons and Supervised Agricultural Experience, FFA, and LifeKnowledge® components that are important for the development of an informed agricultural education student. Students will investigate, experiment, and learn about documenting a project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Registration includes all training materials, access to laboratory equipment, lodging and classroom facilities.

Breakfast is provided each day at your hotel in the dining room. All other meals and breaks will be provided for during training days (i.e. Monday through Saturday). You are responsible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the non-training day (i.e. Sunday).  Expect to arrive on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Nittany Lion Inn for the kick-off session starting at 4:00 PM.

Inquiries should be directed to the University Coordinator

Tiffany Hoy, tmr175@psu.edu

Please organize your travel arrangements to ensure your attendance at scheduled events. If you are flying,  the local airport is approximately 15 minutes from the hotel. When booking flights, allow time for travel and check-in.

For those of your who are flying in for the institute, clicking this link will provide options for transportation from University Park Airport.  Please be advised that you are responsible for any costs associated with travel arrangements you make on your own.  We highly recommend you communicate directly with us before making your final arrangements; there will be shuttle service to and from the hotel.

Information regarding Greyhound Bus Service to State College, PA can be found by clicking the hyperlink.  Once again be advised that you are responsible for any costs associated with travel arrangements you make on your own.  We highly recommend you communicate directly with us before making your final arrangements.

Maps of University Park Campus

Overall campus

Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building - Wet Lab

Ferguson Building - Classrooms

REGISTRATION COST

$2,600 per person

Online Registration (Registration includes all training materials, access to laboratory equipment, lodging, meals on training days and classroom facilities.)

 GRADUATE CREDITS

Participants in the ASA Institute may be eligible for five (5) graduate credits by completing the course and paying an additional graduate course fee.  

Approx. Cost per Penn State credit - $775

More information will be coming soon on course and how to register for graduate credits.