Agricultural Communications
Through the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, this interdisciplinary program of study is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of, and to develop a skill level for, professional communication practices in the food and agricultural sciences and natural resources.
Students need to know how to communicate effectively in the workplace. Communications is the essence of all professional practices. This minor offers interested students in the College of Agricultural Sciences a coherent and recognized focus for their communication interests within their overall academic program.
Requirements
Students are required to complete a total of 19 credits, including six credits at the 400 level. For entrance into the minor, a student must complete COMM 160 with a grade of C or better. A grade of C or better is required in every course used to satisfy the requirements of the minor.
Prescribed courses: (7 credits)
- COMM 160 (1), Basic News Writing Skills
- COMM 260W (3), News Writing and Reporting
- AGCOM 462W (3), Advanced Agricultural Writing
Additional Courses: (12 credits)
Select 3-6 credits from Agricultural Communications area
- AEE 440 (3), Communications Methods and Media
- AEE 330W (3), Communications in Agricultural Careers
- AGCOM 495 (1-3), Internship (Download AEE495 Internship Packet )
Select 3 credits from Mass Communications area
- COMM 401 (3), Mass Media in History
- COMM 403 (3), Law of Mass Communications
- COMM 405 (3), Political Economy of Communications
- COMM 409 (3), News Media Ethics
- COMM 413 (3), Mass Media and the Public
Select 3-6 credits from Additional Communications area
- COMM 180 (3), Survey of Electronic Media and Telecommunications
- COMM 283W (2), Introduction to Audio and Video Communications
- COMM 401 (3), Mass Media in History
- COMM 403 (3), Law of Mass Communications
- COMM 405 (3), Political Economy of Communications
- COMM 409 (3), News Media Ethics
- COMM 411 (3), Cultural Aspects of the Mass Media
- COMM 413 (3), Mass Media and the Public
- COMM 460W (3), Reporting Methods
- COMM 463 (3), Newspaper Design
Procedures for Enrollment
Students may apply for admission to the Agricultural Communications minor by downloading and submitting an application Entrance to Minor . Approval of the student's major program advisor is also required.
Visit the Agricultural Communications Minor Web site