Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership, B.S.
Program Overview
This interdisciplinary program combines leadership and communication skills with specialized agricultural courses, preparing students for careers in agriculture, including public relations, journalism, farm management, and youth development. Students can tailor their education to their interests, choose minors, and benefit from hands-on learning opportunities. The program is suitable for students interested in agriculture, science, communication, and leadership.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program combines leadership and communication expertise with selected courses in agricultural interest areas tailored to meet career goals. It prepares students with technical agricultural knowledge, communication skills, and leadership abilities. The program develops analytical and problem-solving skills needed to generate solutions to global issues in agriculture and rural communities. Students can tailor their academic experience to meet their interests by choosing from specialized agricultural communications and leadership classes and selecting courses from subject areas including agricultural systems management, animal and veterinary science, family and consumer sciences, plant or soil science, rangeland ecology, forest resources, and more. Students can also pair their degree with minors for a well-rounded educational experience.
Careers:
With this degree, graduates could become:
- Public relations specialist
- Journalist
- Farm or ranch manager
- Field representatives
- Adult educator
- Agriculture analyst
- Youth development educator
Other:
- Students who are interested in earning this degree in Boise or Twin Falls can check out the 2+2 program option.
- This program could be a good fit for students who:
- Want flexibility in their education
- Enjoy hands-on, active learning
- Have an interest in science and the agriculture industry
- Have strong communication skills
- Are involved in 4-H, FFA, or other agriculture-related activities
