BS-AGRCOM - Agricultural Communication, B.S.

See ABAC Core Curriculum, using Area D Non-Science option. (Area B at least 4 hours)

Required: 9 hours

• course - Introduction to Agribusiness Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Agricultural Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

• AGCM2365 - Writing and Editing on Agriculture and Natural Resource Topics Credit Hour(s): 3

Choose 9 hours from the Following:

Choose 9 credit hours from the following list of courses not used elsewhere in the Core or Area F.
See advisor for assistance with Area F course selection.

• course - Agricultural Records Credit Hour(s): 3

  OR

  course - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Agricultural Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Agricultural Marketing Practicum Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Power Equipment Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Fundamentals of Plant Protection Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Soils and Fertilizers Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Poultry Science Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Animal Science Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Elements of Dairying Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Communicating in the Business Environment Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Spreadsheet Applications Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Fundamentals of Computer Applications Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Public Speaking Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Communications Theory and Research Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Creative Writing Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Writing Narrative Nonfiction Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Principles of Plant Science Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction To Mass Media Credit Hour(s): 3

• JRNL2510- News Writing and Reporting Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Broadcasting Credit Hour(s): 3

A minimum grade of C is required in all Required Courses for the Major (including the internships).

Required 12 hours

• course - Introduction to Professional Writing Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Issues in Agriculture and Natural Resources Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Online Media Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Capstone: Senior Project Credit Hour(s): 3

  OR

  course - Capstone Seminar Credit Hour(s): 3 

Internships 3-9 hours

A maximum of 9 hours is allowed for internship credit in the major.

• course - Agricultural Communication Internship Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Agricultural Communication Internship Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Agricultural Communication Internship Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Agricultural Communication Internship Credit Hour(s): 6

• course - Agricultural Communication Internship Credit Hour(s): 9

Choose 27-30 hours from the following:

• AGCM3010 - Layout and Design Principles for Agriculture and Natural Resources Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Event, Fundraising, and Sponsorship Planning for Agriculture and Natural Resources Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Writing for Specialized Agriculture and Natural Resource Publications Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Communication Campaign Development in Agriculture and Natural Resources Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Special Topics in Agricultural Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Special Topics in Agricultural Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Leadership in Agriculture Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Community Programs in Agriculture Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Data Analytics Credit Hour(s): 3

• COMM3100 - Professional Communication Methods Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Intercultural Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Public Relations Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Issues in Mass Media Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Communication Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Communicating Science Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Persuasive Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Technical Writing Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Advanced Composition Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Rhetoric Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Creative Nonfiction Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Farms, Factories, and Food Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Writing for the Contemporary Media Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Advanced Broadcasting Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Social Media Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Public Policy Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Political Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Introduction to Research Methods Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Community Research Methods Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Proposal and Grant Writing Credit Hour(s): 3

Choose 9 credit hours from the following.

• course - Commodity Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Agricultural Financial Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Food and Agricultural Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3

• AECO4200 - Agricultural Records II Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Food and Agricultural Policy Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Greenhouse and Nursery Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Farm Operations Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Weed Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Plant Disease Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Insect Pest Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Field Crop Production Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Forage Crops and Pastures Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Soil Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Food Animal Evaluation and Selection Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Herd Health Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Beef Industry Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Physiology of Reproduction Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Meat Production, Processing and Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Beef Production Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Applied Animal Nutrition Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Fruit and Vegetable Production Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Insect and Nematode Management Credit Hour(s): 3

• course - Environmental Issues in Urban Agriculture Credit Hour(s): 3

Must be comprised of courses numbered 3000 or above from the Major Elective Courses and not used in the above areas, or GLST3700A or GLST3700B Global Experiential Learning.

Plus course and one PE activity course.