The department of agricultural education, communications and technology offers a degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Students with this major are in constant demand due to the rapidly changing educational needs of the agricultural and natural resources industries. Graduates with this degree have a broad knowledge of agricultural disciplines. They are prepared as agricultural technology transfer specialists to enter a variety of careers in formal and non-formal teaching roles in either the public or private sector as agricultural educators, Extension agents, industry-based trainers, information specialists, or technology-management specialists. Students in agricultural education, communication,and technology may choose one of three areas of concentration listed below, or, with adviser’s approval, select courses from more than one concentration area. Agricultural Education Concentration (AGED) This area of concentration is designed for students who wish to receive initial teacher licensure to teach agricultural science in public schools. Agricultural Systems Technology Management Concentration (ASTM) Students planning a professional career related to technical operations and management in agricultural industry should enroll in this concentration. Graduates assume positions of leadership and responsibility in such areas as agricultural services and sales, agricultural management, agricultural production systems, product service, product testing, and service management. The program focuses on preparing students as problem solvers in the application, management and/or marketing of agricultural technology. Agricultural Communications Concentration (ACOM) This concentration is designed to produce graduates with both technical knowledge about the food and fiber industry and the communication skills needed to convey in an effective manner the story of agriculture to consumers, policy makers, and the public at large. Interpersonal and group communication, public relations, graphic art, video and television production, electronic communication, distance learning, video conferencing, and writing for the media are emphasized in this program.

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