Agricultural Communications, Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications brings Sam Houston State University’s School of Agricultural Sciences together with SHSU’s nationally-recognized Department of Mass Communication to study broadcast journalism, marketing, and public relations. Students will be prepared to promote the various disciplines within the agricultural industry—from beef cattle to environmental efforts and from food production to sustainable energy.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects communicators proficient in multimedia and social media to have the strongest employment prospects in the estimated thousands of agricultural communications job openings in coming years.

Careers in Agricultural Communications

• Agricultural publications reporter
• Commodity merchandiser
• Breed association social media specialist
• Agricultural organization public relations manager
• Governmental affairs staff specialist
• Marketing specialist
• Sales representative

Student Groups

Students are encouraged to actively participate in professional extracurricular activities. Some of those sponsored by the school include Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, Alpha Gamma Rho, Block and Bridle, Collegiate FFA, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Delta Tau Alpha, National Agriculture Marketing Association, and Sigma Alpha.

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