Agricultural Communication

Available at: Athens

Agricultural communication professionals tell the story of agriculture and the environment to consumers, legislators and other key stakeholders. The Agricultural Communication major prepares students to understand and communicate specialized agricultural science and information through journalism, advertising, public relations, graphic design and telecommunications. Students are given hands-on opportunities in classes and outside organizations to practice key skills and prepare them for a professional career.

Agricultural Communication students are also given once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to participate in international service-learning coursework, instilling the importance of cross-cultural communication and engagement, which allows students to practice the skills learned in the classroom in a real-world setting for the benefit of others. Upon graduation, our students have an established skill-set to translate science, liaise between industry and consumers, and produce communication materials using new media and technology.

Coursework

View the required Agricultural Communication courses and available electives in the UGA Bulletin. You will determine the right courses to match your interests with assistance from your advisor.

Prepare

To prepare for courses to earn an Agricultural Communication degree we recommend you:

Participate in traditional agricultural extracurricular activities, such as 4-H and FFA
Work on a school yearbook
Work on school or community newspapers and newsletters
Manage social media sites
Develop websites
Engage in student journalism projects