Agricultural Communications, B.S.

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Courses in agriculture, communications, and journalism prepare students for careers as editors or writers for farm and home organizations, state and federal agencies, magazines, newspapers, radio, television, and commercial businesses.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Minimum Requirements

Communications/Journalism Core: 36 Hours

COMM 1000 - Intro to Mass Media Credits: 3
COMM 1040 - Intro to Communication Theory Credits: 3
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
COMM 2100 - Media Writing Credits: 3
COJO 3010 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: 3
COJO 3530 - Multimedia Production Credits: 3
COJO 3480 - Internship Credits: 1-12 * Max 6 Credits, or two internships
AND
3 hours COJO/COMM Elective - ANY LEVEL
AND
12 hours COJO Electives - UPPER DIVISION

Agriculture Core Requirements: 36 Hours

At least 18 hours must be lower division (Ag 1000-2000) elective courses, and at least 12 hours must be upper division (Ag 3000-4000) elective courses and include

AGEC 1020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
PLNT 1000 - Agroecology Credits: 4
ANSC 1010 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: 4
FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
FDSC 1410 - Scientific Study of Food Credits: 3
AGEC 2020 - Farm and Ranch Business Management Credits: 4
OR
FDSC 2040 - Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation Credits: 3
OR
PLNT 2200 - Field Crop Production Credits: 3
OR
REWM 2000 - Principles of Rangeland Management Credits: 3
AND
12 hours of UPPER DIVISION Electives from AECL, AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, ENTO, FCSC, FDSC, PATB, PLNT, REWM, SOIL

Supporting Course Requirement: 4 Hours

STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4

Additional Hours for Major and Electives: 14 Hours

8 hours of General Electives ANY DIVISION

6 hours of General Electives UPPER DIVISION

Total Hours: 120

Additional Requirements

Agricultural communication majors complete an internship in their field. A variety of opportunities are available, and students can work with their advisor to determine an appropriate internship for their area of emphasis.

Students wishing to pursue an area of emphasis in the agricultural communications option are encouraged to also select a minor. The college currently offers a variety of minors, and any of these can help to better prepare students for employment or graduate work.