Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural Communications
This program is designed to meet the needs of students desiring a program of study in agricultural journalism, media (electronic, social, broadcast), public relations, advertising, or several other fields of study. While no minor is required, advanced elective courses permit the student to have a stronger concentration in a particular area of interest to them.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural Communications | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH 1369 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| or STAT 1369 | Elementary Statistics | |
| MATH 1324 | Mth For Mngl Decision Making 1 | 3 |
| AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture (or approved substitute) | 3 |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction To Computers | |
| Major Core | ||
| AGRI 1131 | Intro To Pro Leadership Skills | 1 |
| AGBU 2317 | Principles Of Agri Economics | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | 4 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | Animal Science and Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| Major | ||
| AGBU 2385 | Analysis of the Agr Sector | 3 |
| AGBU 4361 | Agribusiness Org & Mgt | 3 |
| ACOM 3360 | Communication Skills for Agriculturists | 3 |
| ANSC 3363 | Anatomy & Physiology of the Domestic Animal | 3 |
| ANSC 3376 | Meat Science | 3 |
| AGRI 4120 | Professional Career Skills | 1 |
| AGRI 4364 | International Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRI 4388 | Prin Agr Ldrship Comm Develop | 3 |
| 5 hours Advanced Electives from: AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGET, AGED, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT | 5 | |
| Electives | ||
| MCOM 1330 | Analysis of Electronic Culture | 3 |
| MCOM 1332 | Writing For Mass Media | 3 |
| MCOM 1371 | Audio Production & Performance | 3 |
| MCOM 2381 | Visual Communication for Media | 3 |
| MCOM 2382 | Design for PR & Advertising | 3 |
| MCOM 3381 | Principles Of Public Relations | 3 |
| MCOM 3383 | Writing for PR & Advertising | 3 |
| MCOM 3388 | Sales and Marketing | 3 |
| MCOM 4365 | On-Line Journalism | 3 |
| MCOM 4371 | Mass Media Law And Ethics | 3 |
| MCOM 3000-4000 Electives | 3 | |
| Minor (If Required) | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AGRI 1131 | 1 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | MCOM 1332 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 |
| MCOM 1330 | 3 | AGBU 2317 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AGBU 2385 | 3 | POLS 23064 | 3 |
| AGRI 1309 or CSTE 1330 | 3 | MCOM 2381 | 3 |
| MATH 13243 | 3 | MCOM 2382 | 3 |
| POLS 23054 | 3 | ACOM 3360 | 3 |
| MCOM 1371 | 3 | MATH 1369 or STAT 1369 | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MCOM 3381 | 3 | MCOM 3383 | 3 |
| ANSC 3363 | 3 | MCOM 3388 | 3 |
| Component Area III | 4 | ANSC 3376 | 3 |
| Component Area IV | 3 | AGBU 4361 | 3 |
| Component Area V | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AGRI 4120 | 1 | AGRI 4388 | 3 |
| AGRI 4364 | 3 | MCOM 4365 | 3 |
| MCOM 4371 | 3 | AGRI, AGBU ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT Advanced Elective | 2 |
| AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC, or WMGT Advanced Elective | 3 | MCOM Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Component Area VIII | 3 |
| 13 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies Component Area I. |
| 2 | Satisfies Component Area VI. |
| 3 | Satisfies Component Area II. |
| 4 | Satisfies Component Area VII. |
