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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Agricultural Communication and Journalism, BS


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To develop a well-rounded agricultural communication professional, the BS degree in Agricultural Comunication and Journalism combines courses in journalism with courses in agriculture. Students take coursework in a variety of technical agricultural disciplines, including animal science, plant science, agricultural economics, textiles, and biotechnology. This training provides students with the basic knowledge to draw from as they communicate the importance of the food and fiber industry. This program is designed so that students may complete a dual major in Journalism.

University Studies—Competency


University Studies—Breadth


Students must complete a minimum of 18 credits in breadth courses, including one course from each of the six catagories (BAI, BCA, BHU, BLS, BPS, and BSS). At least two of these six courses must have a USU prefix. The following courses are suggested for students in the Agricultural Communication and Journalism major.

University Studies—Depth


Two Communications Intensive (CI) courses and one Quantitative Intensive (QI) course are required. Students in the Agricultural Communication and Journalism major must also take one Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course and one Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course. The CI requirement may be fulfilled with two of ASTE 3050 , ASTE 5260 , and JCOM 2610 (required for the major). JCOM 4030  (taken as part of the major) will fulfill the DSS requirement.

Technical Agriculture Courses (17 credits)


Public Relations/Corporate Communication Concentration (example)


Note:


Agricultural Communication and Journalism students may elect to concentrate their coursework within one of the three Journalism major emphases (broadcast/electronic media, print journalism, or public relations/corporate communication), or they may construct an individually designed concentration with the approval of the Journalism and Communication Department faculty.

Non-Agriculture/Communication Electives


Additional elective courses in fields other than agriculture and communication must be taken to complete the remainder of the minimum 120 credits required for graduation.

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