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 What
is Agricultural Communication?
We live in an information age. Our world puts more
value on people who can get information across to
consumers, farmers, the homeowners, the voters.
The Agricultural Communication undergraduate degree will help you understand
highly specialized agricultural science and business information. At the same
time, you'll take courses that will sharpen your communication skills.
Agricultural Communication is a gateway to a wide-open field of news, public
relations, advertising and marketing positions with agribusinesses, newspapers,
radio and TV stations, magazines, communication and public relations firms, and
government agencies.
Program of Study | top
You'll take courses in the prestigious Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Within your communication
courses, you may concentrate in any of four areas:
* Journalism news editorial
* Advertising
* Public relations
* Telecommunication
You may take additional courses as electives and many students complete a minor.
 This unique combination allows
you to shape your degree program to fit your interests. You can take courses in
horticulture, food science, ag economics, poultry science, plant pathology, animal
and dairy science, entomology, crop and soil science, and environmental health
science-along with courses in writing, broadcasting, public relations, advertising,
photography and graphic design.
When you complete the Agricultural Communications degree program, you'll receive
a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA).
Career Opportunities: | top
Public Relations Coordinator
Reporter for science, agriculture or business
Newspaper/Magazine writer or editor
Publications
Photojournalist
Graphic design
Advertising Account Executive
Marketing Representative
Sales and promotion
Cooperative Extension Agent
Freelance Writer/Designer
Communication Specialist
Student Activities | top
As a member of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), you can serve in
leadership roles, develop professional skills, meet others working in agricultural
communication, and have fun! You can also participate in local and national ACT
activities.
Students can also gain practical experience working on the South Campus publication,
the Ag Hill Topper, the campus newspaper and student public relations/journalism
projects for professional groups and businesses.
Any Questions? | top
If this major is of interest to you, contact the coordinator:
Dr. Christine Langone
112 Four Towers
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-4355
(706) 542-0715
clangone@uga.edu
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