Agricultural Communications, B.S.

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

Minimum Requirements

University Studies Program Requirements: 30 Hours

The University Studies Program 2015

FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
COM 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

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
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
ANSC 2020 - Feeds and Feeding Credits: 4
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, MICR, MOLB, PATB, PLNT, REWM, SOIL
AGRI 4975 - Agricultural Communications Senior Project Credits: 1

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 will also 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.