Agricultural Communication, BS
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
This Degree Map is to be used with the guidance of an Academic Advisor to develop the best academic plan for each student. Some changes and adjustments may be necessary to meet program requirements.
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs | Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | ||
MATH 1001 or higher (MATH 1001 preferred) | 3 | HUMN 1100 or other Area B Elective | 1 |
COMM 1100 - Human Communication or COMM 1110 - Public Speaking | 3 | Area D - Lab Science for non-Science major | 4 |
Area D - Lab Science for non-Science major
| 4 | HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 |
3 | COMM 1100 - Human Communication or COMM 1110 - Public Speaking (not counted in Area B ) | 3 | |
|
| PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness | 1 |
Total | 16 | Total | 15 |
Milestones: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, MATH 1001 or 1111, COMM 1100, and COMM 1110 require a grade of “C” or better.
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs | Spring Semester | Hrs |
ENGL21xx - Literature
| 3 | Area C - Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Area E - Social Science Elective | 3 | Area D - Math or Science elective (MATH 2000 Preferred) | 3 |
Area E - Social Science Elective
| 3 | Area F - Elective | 3 |
3 | Area F - Elective | 3 | |
Area F - ENGL 2401, ENGL 2402, JRNL 2510, OR JRNL 2610 | 3 | Area F - Elective | 3 |
2 |
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Total | 17 | Total | 15 |
Milestones: All English, Math, and Communication courses require a grade of “C” or better. Some Ag electives have prereqs; consult an advisor to ensure you have the prereqs for desired Ag electives.
Third Year
Fall Semester | HRS | Spring Semester | HRS |
AGCM 3000 - Introduction to Agricultural Communication | 3 | ENGL 4010 - Introduction to Professional Writing (Prereq COMM 1100 or COMM 1110 and ENGL 1102) | 3 |
COMM 3100 - Professional Communication Methods (Prereq COMM 1100 or COMM 1110 and ENGL 1102) | 3 | 3 | |
Major Elective | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
Agriculture Elective | 3 | Agriculture Elective
| 3 |
Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
Third Year Summer (Recommended)
AGCM 4790A AGCM 4791 AGCM 4792 - 3, 6, or 9-hour Internship (elective)*
*Students who take a six- or nine-hour internship will reduce the number of General Electives. Students cannot earn more than 9 hours of internship.
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | HRS | Spring Semester | HRS |
3 | 3 | ||
Major Elective | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | General Elective* | 3 |
Agriculture Elective
| 3 | AGCM 4790A, AGCM 4791, AGCM 4792 Internship must be completed during or before the final semester* | 3 |
General Elective*
| 3 | 3 | |
Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
*Most students complete their internships the summer between their third and fourth years. Students who complete 6 or 9 credit hours of internship will reduce the hours in General Electives. No student may receive more than 9 hours of credit for an internship.