Communications and Agricultural Education

Agricultural Communications and Journalism

The Agricultural Communications and Journalism major prepares students with a broad range of communications mediums and skills, including writing, graphic design, photography, and videography. Students also have the opportunity to learn marketing and communications strategies, and social media communication and play a critical role in creating one of the nation's top-ranked agricultural student publications.

Meet the Instructors

The ACJ degree program allows you to combine your passion for agriculture and/or environmental issues with communications and journalism skills. With two curriculum options, this program features challenging courses that will enhance your communication skills and your knowledge of natural and applied sciences.

Agricultural Option Curriculum
Basic science classes and communications courses prepare students for careers in public policy, agribusiness, or food and agricultural sciences. Year after year, applied communications offers steadier employment than other communications fields.
Curriculum Guide 
Environmental Option Curriculum
Requirements are similar to those for the agricultural option, except students choose courses related to natural resources and environmental sciences. By following their interests, students can earn a secondary major in natural resources and environmental sciences, making them even more competitive for science communication positions.
Curriculum Guide 

The variety of experiences offered in this program prepares students for careers in:

  • Public relations firms
  • Governmental agencies (USDA EPA)
  • Agribusiness firms
  • Food companies
  • Farm organizations
  • Media and journalism companies
  • Livestock breed associations
  • Commodity groups
Student Showcase
The Agricultural Communications and Journalism program allows students opportunities to advance their skills in the communications and marketing field by offering hands-on experience.
Student Showcase 
Clubs & Activities
Through clubs and activities, students learn more about the agriculture communications industry, network with professionals, strengthen skills, build portfolios, establish friendships, and make memories
Clubs & Activities 
Career & Internships
Career and internship opportunities are abundant in the field of agricultural communication.
Career & Internships