About the Courses
Agricultural communications allows students to specialize in both mass communications and agriculture. The communications component consists of prescribed courses in journalism, speech, public relations, photography, and advertising. Students select technical agriculture courses that allow them to specialize in areas of interest and to reinforce their general knowledge in agriculture. Examples of careers in agricultural communications are communications specialist, photographer, lobbyist, editor, reporter, public relations specialist, event planner, videographer, and graphic designer. Agricultural communications majors gain hands-on experience while interning with a variety of professional communication entities, including national publications, television stations, commodity groups, and major agricultural events. These degrees are also recommended for students int
Agricultural communications allows students to specialize in both mass communications and agriculture. The communications component consists of prescribed courses in journalism, speech, public relations, photography, and advertising. Students select technical agriculture courses that allow them to specialize in areas of interest and to reinforce their general knowledge in agriculture. Examples of careers in agricultural communications are communications specialist, photographer, lobbyist, editor, reporter, public relations specialist, event planner, videographer, and graphic designer. Agricultural communications majors gain hands-on experience while interning with a variety of professional communication entities, including national publications, television stations, commodity groups, and major agricultural events. These degrees are also recommended for students interested in continued studies in professional schools such as law or business.
Modules
First Year
Fall
Life and Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 1320 - College Algebra 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 1300 - Introduction to Agricultural Communications 3 Semester Credit Hours
AGED 2300 - Introduction to Agricultural Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 16
Spring
Life & Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
Basic Agricultural Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 2302 - Scientific Communications in Agriculture and Natural Resources 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 16
Second Year
Fall
AAEC 2305 - Fundamentals of Agricultural and Applied Economics 3 Semester Credit Hours
Basic Agricultural Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 2300 - Statistical Methods 3 Semester Credit Hours
JOUR 2310 - News Writing 3 Semester Credit Hours †
ACOM 2300 - Professional Development in Agricultural Communications 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 15
Spring
ACOM 2303 - Digital Imaging in Agriculture 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 2305 - Digital Communications in Agriculture 3 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 2301 - History of the United States since 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
Language, Philosophy, & Culture 3 Semester Credit Hours (select from the university core curriculum)
Creative Arts 3 Semester Credit Hours (select from the university core curriculum)
Total: 15
Third Year
Fall
POLS 1301 - American Government 3 Semester Credit Hours
COMS 2300 - Public Speaking 3 Semester Credit Hours (fulfills Oral Communication requirement)
Communications Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 3301 - Video Production in Agriculture 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 3311 - Web Design in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 15
Spring
ACOM 3300 - Communicating Agriculture to the Public 3 Semester Credit Hours
Advanced Agricultural Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours*
Basic Agricultural Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
POLS 2306 - Texas Politics and Topics 3 Semester Credit Hours
Communications Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 3305 - Layout and Design in Agricultural Sciences 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 18
Fourth Year
Fall
ACOM 4000 - Internship in Agricultural Communications V1-12 Semester Credit Hours (Minimum of 3 hours required.)
Advanced Agricultural Elective 9 Semester Credit Hours*
Total: 12
Spring
ACOM 4410 - Development of Agricultural Publications 4 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 4305 - Agricultural Communication Campaigns 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 4311 - Convergence in Agricultural Media 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACOM 4312 - Advanced Design Principles for Agricultural Media 3 Semester Credit Hours