Dec 11, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Agricultural Communications, B.S.


About the Agricultural Communications, B.S.


Agricultural communications allows students to specialize in both mass communications and agriculture. The communications component consists of prescribed courses in journalism, public speaking, public relations, photography, advertising, electronic media, etc. Students select technical agricultural courses that allow them to specialize in areas of interest and to reinforce their general knowledge of the agricultural industry. Examples of careers in agricultural communications are communications specialist, photographer, lobbyist, editor, reporter, public relations specialist, event planner, videographer, and graphic designer. Agricultural communications majors gain hands-on experience while interning with a variety of professional communication entities, including national publications, television stations, commodity groups, and major agricultural events. These degrees are also recommended for students interested in continued studies in professional schools such as law or business.

Communication Literacy Requirement. Communication Literacy courses for the Agricultural Communications major are ACOM 4305 , ACOM 4410 ACOM 4311 , and ACOM 4312 . A grade of C or higher is required in each required ACOM course.

Recommended Curriculum


First Year


Total: 16


Spring


Total: 16


Second Year


Total: 15


Spring


Total: 15


Third Year


Fall


Total: 15


Spring


Total: 15


Fourth Year


Fall


Total: 15


Total: 13


Total Hours: 120


* Advanced agricultural elective is a 3000- or 4000-level course.

† Must pass GSP, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and pass ENGL 1301  and ENGL 1302  with a C or better before enrolling

Communications Electives


Suggested communications electives: