Agricultural Communication

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

B.S.A.

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Overview

The agricultural communications major at the University of Georgia is designed to provide technical and applied instruction in communication strategy, media development, and audience understanding within the context of agricultural and environmental sciences.

The curriculum emphasizes consumer and scientific understanding, media literacy, cross-cultural engagement, technology engagement and adaptation, message development, food systems awareness, and farmer/producer and consumer interactions. Key areas of skill development include writing, graphic design, photography, videography, cultural competency, critical thinking, and technology and communication trends.

Graduates of this program are prepared to go into a multitude of agricultural- and mainstream media-related positions, such as public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism, and sales.

Spotlight

Agricultural Workers
Erin Burnett
Class of 2016

Thanks to the opportunities UGA has provided, Erin Burnett, who is majoring in agricultural communication, has not only excelled in the classroom but has been able to pursue her passion of world travel.

"Coming from an extremely small town, all I wanted to do after high school graduation was adventure. Freshman year I traveled to Uruguay, sophomore year to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and in the spring, I will be the photojournalism intern for UGA Costa Rica. I am a Gilman International Scholar and CAES Arnold Fellow, and as such, have been very blessed to receive assistance in my studies abroad. While on campus, I am a member of the Student Alumni Council, Honors Program, Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority and Collegiate 4-H."