Overview

There is a high demand for communication professionals with knowledge and background in agriculture because the agriculture-related industry, from farming and livestock to food production and human nutrition, encompasses a significant portion of careers worldwide.

Students in the Agricultural Communication program of the Utah State University take coursework in a variety of agricultural disciplines, including animal science, plant science, agricultural economics, nutrition, and landscape architecture. They also take courses in video production, photography, graphic design, website design, marketing and sales, and agricultural communication. This training provides students with the basic knowledge to draw from as they communicate the importance of the food and fiber industry.

The program recommends that all students complete a one-semester internship before graduation. Because of the hands-on learning students receive while in the program, they graduate with substantial experience and are more likely to be hired.

Career Options

An agricultural communications and journalism degree can lead to career opportunities with public relations and advertising agencies, government agencies, commodity promotion groups, agricultural publications, radio and TV stations, colleges, non-profit, and other organizations. With a degree in agricultural communication, students can pursue the following careers:

Videographer

Reporter

Radio broadcaster

Agricultural information specialist

Agricultural communications educator

Lobbyist

Photographer

Extension agent

Congressional aide

Free-lance writer/editor

Graphic designer

Marketing specialist

Web content manager

Communication specialist

Corporate, government communicator

Event planner

Advertising/sales agent

Technical writer

Educational material developers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural Communication

Agribusiness Sales and Marketing

Food Matters: Ethics, Economics, and the Environment

Technical and Professional Communication Principles

Graphic Communication in Agriculture

Personal and Team Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture Journalism View 594 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application

Pay $50 nonrefundable application fee

Official Transcripts showing class grades in all years of high school and university must be mailed to the address on the right. Do not open the envelope with the official transcript.

Certified English translations must be provided for transcripts in other languages.

English Proficiency

Proof of Financial Support

Affidavit of Financial Support

Bank Statement Copy

Passport Copy

Tuition Fee

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International

25744 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25744 USD per year during 48 months.
National

25744 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25744 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9228 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9228 USD per year during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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