俄克拉荷馬州立大學(xué)

The agricultural communications major combines courses in communications and agriculture to develop well-rounded professionals for careers in writing, advertising, public relations, web content management, photography, social media and video production.

Today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven society requires accurate, timely communication between agricultural leaders and the public. By seeking a degree in agricultural communications, you will study in one of the nation’s most cutting edge programs and learn from award-winning faculty members with industry experience who are devoted to student success.

Career paths

Agricultural communications graduates are poised and prepared to be a one-person communications department for a small business or fit seamlessly in a large organization. You can choose the area that best suits your personality and strengths: Agricultural publication writer or editor; Attorney; Digital media specialist; Graphic designer; Marketing professional; News writer; Photographer; Public relations specialist; Sales associate; Social media manager; Videographer; Web manager.

Highlights

In the capstone course, senior students use the skills they have developed to produce the Cowboy Journal, a full-color magazine distributed to OSU CASNR alumni as well as students, faculty, staff and others interested in the college.

Fast fact

OSU students have won more National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) Critique and Contest awards than students from any other university in North America.

Real-world experience

Students in the department are required to complete an internship or student teaching experience prior to graduation. The opportunity to work at a business or organization in their field of study or to teach in a high school classroom as part of their undergraduate experience prepares students and develops them into well-rounded agricultural professionals.