To be considered for admission, prospective students must submit an application, a one-time nonrefundable application fee, official high school transcripts (or high school equivalency exam), and an official ACT or SAT test score (if the applicant is under 21) to the University’s Office of Admissions.
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 105 Duolingo. All test scores must be official and sent directly from the testing agency.
Engineering students: minimum score 80 for iBT/ 6.5 for IELTS.
Nursing students: minimum score 90 for iBT with minimum skill scores of 21 Reading, 21 Listening, 25 Speaking, 23 Writing.
A wide variety of courses in agriculture, communications, and journalism provides students with basic preparation for positions as broadcasters, editors or writers for farm and home organizations, state and federal agencies, magazines, newspapers, radio and television stations, and commercial businesses. Communication skills are also distinct assets in agricultural sales, research, service and teaching.
Students enrolled in agricultural courses acquire up-to-date and knowledgeable back-grounds of the subject matter. Courses in communication and journalism develop proficiencies demanded by employers of communication professionals.
Students wishing to pursue an area of emphasis in the agricultural communications option are encouraged to also select a minor. The college currently offers a variety of minors, and any of these can help to better prepare students for employment or graduate work.
Agricultural communication majors may also complete an internship in their field. A variety of opportunities are available and students can work with their advisor to determine an appropriate internship for their area of emphasis.
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Minimum Requirements
University Studies Program Requirements: 30 Hours
Communications/Journalism Core: 24 Hours
COJO1000 - Introduction to Mass Media Credits: 3
COJO1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
COJO2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
COJO2100 - Media Writing Credits: 3
AND
Minimum of 12 hours of communication/journalism elective. (Minimum grade of C required)
Agriculture Core Requirements: 42 Hours
At least 18 hours must be lower division (Ag 1000-2000) elective courses, and at least 24 hours must be upper division (Ag 3000-4000) elective courses and include
AGRI4975 - Agricultural Communications Senior Project Credits: 1
Supporting Course Requirement: 4 Hours
STAT2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
OR
STAT2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 4
Additional Hours for Major and Electives: 20 Hours
Total Hours: 120
InsuranceFee: 1,999 USD
