BS-AGRCOM - Agricultural Communication, B.S.
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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
Plus course and one PE activity course.