FLEXIBILITY AND SPECIALIZATION CAN BE YOUR PATH

The B.S. in Applied Agricultural Communication Studies prepares students to be effective communicators in agribusinesses, commodity groups, agricultural advocacy agencies, and other agricultural or environmental organizations. The program provides transferrable skills by emphasizing communication theory and practice in the creation, development, presentation and evaluation of coherent messages. Use these communication strategies to create publications, plan events, and manage projects. The program blends agriculture, communication and general education courses while maximizing flexibility to allow students to choose electives to fit their career interests and expectations.

Applied Agricultural Communication Studies is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.

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CAREER PATHS

  • Communication Specialist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Event Planner or Manager
  • Writer or Editor
  • Director of Communications
  • Political Advisor, Advocate, or Lobbyist
  • Extension Services Specialist
  • Digital and Social Media Manager

BEGINNING SALARY RANGE

$50,000-$58,000

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES

A.A.S. in Agricultural Field or 30 credits of specific coursework Students must complete an A.A.S in an agricultural field or 30 credits of agricultural coursework before enrolling in this degree program.

Online Applied Agricultural Communication Studies

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Flexibility: This program has a great deal of flexibility for students to be able to tailor their program to their interests/career choices. The flexibility comes from combining communication and agriculture electives.

Specialization: The Applied Agricultural Communications Studies Major provides a strong foundation in communication applied to a variety of agricultural and natural resource areas.

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