Apr 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Agricultural Communications, B.S.


About the Agricultural Communications, B.S.


Agricultural communications is the practice of communicating to audience segments using a variety of communication channels on topics relevant to agriculture, food, environment, and natural resources. Agricultural communications students learn how to communicate about and advocate for the agricultural industry through comprehensive coursework. The combination of courses in both communications and agricultural sciences prepares our students to successfully communicate with various audiences using multiple media (print, online, video, etc.). 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.

A grade of C or higher is required in each required ACOM course for ACOM majors. 

Communication Literacy Requirement. Communication Literacy courses for the Agricultural Communications major are ACOM 4305 ACOM 4311 ,  ACOM 4312 , and ACOM 4410 

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 BOW exam, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and pass ENGL 1301  and ENGL 1302  with a C or better before enrolling

Communications Electives


Suggested communications electives: