Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Applied Agricultural Communication Studies - Major | On-Campus & Online |
Anywhere. Anytime. 100% Online.
All University of Minnesota Crookston online programs are offered asynchronously, which means you learn where you want, when you want - all you need is an internet connection. You can earn a world class University of Minnesota degree, from the comfort and convenience of your own home - Talk about the best of both worlds!
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.
Maggie Melvin
Director of Admissions
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
Future Online Students
Many of our online students are full-time employees or full-time parents, and lots are both! So whether you’re thinking about finishing a degree, adding a second one, or taking on a brand new career path - this is YOUR time. Our online programs are designed with you in mind, and are flexible to be taken anywhere, anytime, 100% online.
Online Cost of Attendance
| Expense Category | Full-time (12+ credits) | Half-time (6-8 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $12,148 | $6,772 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 | $279 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,288
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!
