Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Applied Agricultural Communication Studies - Major | On-Campus & Online |
Flexibility and Specialization can be Your Path
The applied agricultural communication studies program prepares students to be effective communicators in agribusinesses, commodity groups, agricultural advocacy agencies, and other agricultural or environmental organizations. The program provides transferable skills by emphasizing communication theory and practice in the creation, development, presentation, and evaluation of coherent messages. Use these communication strategies to create publications, plan events, and manage projects. The program blends agriculture, communication, and general education courses while maximizing flexibility to allow students to choose electives to fit their career interests and expectations.
Applied Agricultural Communication Studies is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Amberly Cox
Asst Dir of Recruitment
Applied Agricultural Communication Major
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Communication Studies prepares students to be effective communicators for agribusinesses, commodity groups, agricultural advocacy agencies, and agricultural communication organizations. Applied agricultural communication studies graduates may work as public relations specialists, agricultural lobbyists, agriculture journalists, agricultural literacy and advocacy specialists, communication specialists, and event planners. The program provides transferable skills by emphasizing communication theory and practice in the creation, development, presentation, and evaluation of coherent messages. Students use communication strategies to create publications (newsletters, brochures, flyers, news releases, communication plans), plan events, and manage projects. The program blends agriculture, communication, and general education courses while maximizing flexibility, allowing students to choose electives to fit their career interests and expectations.
Program Outcomes
- Integrate communication theories into personal and professional contexts.
- Identify and critique human relationship orientations and group communication processes.
- Construct and critique professional written communication.
- Create, deliver, and critique professional presentations.
- Utilize technology for communication.
Flexibility
This program offers students a great deal of flexibility to tailor their program to their interests/career choices. The flexibility comes from combining communication and agriculture electives.
Specialization
The applied agricultural communications studies major provides a strong foundation in communication applied to a variety of agricultural and natural resource areas.
Prerequisites
A.A.S. in Agricultural Field or 30 credits of specific coursework. Students must complete an A.A.S. in an agricultural field or 30 credits of agricultural coursework before enrolling in this degree program.
Awards and Accreditation
- The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Student Experiences
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Full-time (13-18 credits), on-campus.
| Expense Category | MN Resident & Non Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,288 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 |
| Housing/food | $11,024 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,436
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
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Residential Life
University of Minnesota Crookston's residence halls are ranked #1 public college dorms in Minnesota by Niche. The residential halls are clean, safe, spacious and modern. There is a mix of traditional style rooms, suites, and apartments available on-campus which include amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, walk-closets, and full size kitchens with all major appliances. There are also beautiful common spaces in every residential building that are great places to hangout, play games, study, or relax. Schedule a tour to see for yourself why they're ranked #1!
