The agricultural communications major includes courses in communications and agriculture.
You will become a well-rounded professional, ready for a career in writing, advertising,
public relations, web content management, photography, social media or video production.
Why agricultural communications at OSU?
Today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven society requires accurate, timely communication
between agricultural leaders and the public. By choosing a degree in agricultural
communications, you will study in one of the nation’s best programs and learn from
award-winning faculty members with industry experience who are devoted to students
and their successes.
Agricultural communications graduates are ready to work upon graduation, whether as
a one-person communications department for a small business or a valuable member of
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
$130KIN SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERGRAD STUDENTS
annually awarded by the OSU Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and
Leadership
Highlights
Senior capstone course
In your senior capstone course, you will use the skills you’ve developed to produce
the Cowboy Journal, a full-color magazine distributed to OSU Ferguson College of Agriculture
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
To best prepare you for the real world, you will be required to complete an internship
or student teaching experience prior to graduation. The opportunity to work at a business
or organization in your field of study or to teach in a high school classroom as part
of your undergraduate experience will prepare and develop you into a well-rounded
agricultural professional.