Agricultural and Extension Education (Agricultural Communications) - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
This degree option includes a certificate in Creative Media Technology and a minor in either Journalism and Mass Communication or Communication Studies. See your academic advisor for more information.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Coure (4 credits) 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 1 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (4 or 3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing A Wider World 2 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| ACES 1120 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| AXED 1110 | Introduction to Agricultural, Extension, and Technology Education | 3 |
| ACOM 1130G | Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 |
| ACOM 3110 | Agricultural Communications | 3 |
| AXED 430 | 3 | |
| AXED 4215 | Developing Excellent Programs in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| AXED 3210V | John Muir: Lessons in Sustainability (doesn't count as VWW credit) | 3 |
| AXED 4610 | Leadership On Agricultural and Natural Resource Issues | 3 |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 3 | 54-57 | |
| Total Credits | 117 | |
- 1
See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses
- 2
See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses
- 3
Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.