Agricultural Communications and Leadership, BS

Program Overview

This 50-52 credit program combines communication, marketing, and agricultural coursework to prepare students for careers in agricultural business, education, and leadership. Core courses include communication, marketing principles, management, and agricultural economics. Students also gain practical experience through internships and leadership seminars.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Communication Courses:
• COMM 200 Small Group Communication (3 credits)
• COMM 210 Introduction to Public Relations (3 credits)
• COMM 230 Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication (3 credits)
• ENG 331 Business Communications (3 credits)
• ENG 360 Scientific & Technical Writing (3 credits)
• Marketing, Management and Leadership Courses:
• MGMT 300 Management Principles (3 credits)
• MKTG 301 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• MKTG 411 Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) (3 credits)
• AGSO 490 Agricultural and Rural Leadership Seminar (3 credits) or MGMT 460 Leadership and Team Management (3 credits)
• Agricultural Business, Economics and Education Courses:
• AGED 201 Communication & Leadership Skills for Agricultural Educators (3 credits)
• AGED 351 Prof. Development in Agricultural Education: Internship & Job Shadowing (1-3 credits)
• AGRO 115 Professional Development in Agriculture: Orientation & Career Planning (1 credit)
• AGRO 132 Principles & Practices of Crop Production (4 credits)
• AGRO 390 Introduction to Precision Agriculture (3 credits)
• AGRO 450 Issues in Sustainable Agriculture (2 credits)
• ANSC 101 Introduction to Animal Science (3 credits)
• ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
• ECON 300 (3 credits)

Other:

The program requires a total of 50-52 credits.