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 300/3000 or above.  At least 19–22 hours must be in Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
(in addition to the courses listed for the ACES minor).  At least 18 hours for the Journalism/Media Studies Minor.  At least 18 hours for Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Minor

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.

 See your academic advisor for more information.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Area I: Communications
English Composition - Level 1 1
ENGL 1110GComposition I4
English Composition - Level 2 1
ENGL 2210GProfessional and Technical Communication Honors3
or ENGL 2130G Advanced Composition
Oral Communication 1
ACOM 1130GEffective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture3
Area II: Mathematics 1
MATH 1220GCollege Algebra3
or MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics
Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences
HORT 1115GIntroductory Plant Science4
JOUR 105GMedia and Society3
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 or 4 credits) 13-4
Introduction to Natural Resources Management (Recommended)4
Principles of Microeconomics (Recommended)3
Survey of Food and Agricultural Issues (Recommended)3
Area V: Humanities 1
HIST 1110GUnited States History I3
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1
ENGL 2310GIntroduction to Creative Writing3
General Education Elective 13-4
Viewing A Wider World 2
JOUR 377VMass Media Ethics3
AEEC 3140VAgricultural Policy3
Departmental/College Requirements
ACES 1120Freshman Orientation1
ACOM 1110Introduction to Agricultural Communication3
ACOM 1120Introduction to Graphic Design in Agriculture3
ACOM 2120Photography in Agriculture3
ACOM 3150Communications Campaigns in Agriculture3
ACOM 3160VCommunicating Agriculture & Science to the Public3
ACOM 4115Agricultural and Scientific Publications3
ACOM 4998Internship in Agricultural Communications6
ANSC 1120Introduction to Animal Science3
ACOM Electives (6 credits)6
ACES Electives: select 12 credits (see below)12
Agricultural and Extension Education
Agricultural Economics and Agriculutural Business
Animal and Range Sciences
Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences
Fish, Wildlife, and Consevation Ecology
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Plant and Enviornmental Sciences
Journalism and Media Studies Minor (required; choose one of the JOUR minors below) 318
Journalism and Media Studies Minor
Social Media Management
Strategic Communications
AEEC Minor 18 Credits (See below)
AEEC 2110Principles of Food and Agribusiness Management (AEEC Elective)3
AEEC 2120Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Accounting3
AEEC 3210Marketing and Food Agricultural Products3
AEEC Agricultural Policy Elective3
AEEC Ag Business/Ag Economics Elective3
AEEC Ag Business/Ag Economics Elective3
Second Language: (not required)
Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 40
Total Credits120-122
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 See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses

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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses

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Courses for the Journalism Minors can be found:

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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.

A Suggested Plan of Study for Students

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Credits
ACES 1120 Freshman Orientation 1
ACOM 1110 Introduction to Agricultural Communication 3
ACOM 1130G Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture 3
HORT 1115G Introductory Plant Science 4
ENGL 1110G Composition I 4
 Credits15
Semester 2
ACOM 1120 Introduction to Graphic Design in Agriculture 3
ENGL 2210G
Professional and Technical Communication Honors
or Advanced Composition
3
JOUR 105G Media and Society 3
MATH 1220G College Algebra 3
ANSC 1120 Introduction to Animal Science 3
 Credits15
Second Year
Semester 1
ACOM 3150 Communications Campaigns in Agriculture 3
HIST 1110G United States History I 3
Journalism Minor Course 1 3
AEEC 2110 Principles of Food and Agribusiness Management 3
AEEC 2120 Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Accounting 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
ACOM 2120 Photography in Agriculture 3
AEEC 3210 Marketing and Food Agricultural Products 3
JOUR 377V Mass Media Ethics 3
Either Area III/IV Lab Science or Social Behavioral Sci. 3
Journalism Minor Course 1 3
 Credits15
Third Year
Semester 1
ACOM 3160V Communicating Agriculture & Science to the Public 3
ACOM 4998 Internship in Agricultural Communications 3
General Education Elective 3
Journalism Minor Course 1 3
ACES Elective 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
ACOM 4998 Internship in Agricultural Communications 3
ENGL 2310G Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ACES Elective Course 2 3
AEEC Ag Business/Ag Economics Elective 3
Journalism Minor Course 1 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Semester 1
ACOM Elective Course 3
AEEC Ag Business/Ag Economics Elective 3 3
AEEC Agricultural Policy Elective 3
Journalism Minor Course 1 3
ACES Elective Course 2 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
ACOM 4115 Agricultural and Scientific Publications 3
ACOM Elective Course 3
ACES Elective Course 2 3
ACES Elective Course 2 3
Journalism Minor Course 1 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits120
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Journalism Minor Courses from one of the following Minors:

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ACES Electives- 15 credits from either of the following departments/areas:

  • Agricultural and Extension Education
  • Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business
  • Animal and Range Sciences
  • Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology
  • Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
  • Plant and Environmental Sciences
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AEEC Minor Courses listed on the Requirements tab