Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology)
Field of Study:
$42,918 /Yr
- The Agricultural Communications concentration is designed to produce graduates with both technical knowledge about the food and fiber industry and the communication skills needed to convey in an effective manner the story of agriculture to consumers, policy makers, and the public at large. Interpersonal and group communication, public relations, graphic art, video and television production, electronic communication, distance learning, video conferencing, and writing for the media are emphasized in this program.
- The Agricultural Education concentration is designed for students who wish to receive initial teacher licensure to teach agricultural science in public schools.
- The Agricultural Systems Technology Management concentration is for students who are planning a professional career related to technical operations and management in agricultural industry. Graduates assume positions of leadership and responsibility in such areas as agricultural services and sales, agricultural management, agricultural production systems, product service, product testing, and service management. The program focuses on preparing students as problem solvers in the application, management and/or marketing of agricultural technology.
The department also offers programs for three minors: Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Education, and Agricultural Systems Technology Management.
Students with this major are in constant demand due to the rapidly changing educational needs of the agricultural and natural resources industries. Graduates with this degree have a broad knowledge of agricultural disciplines. They are prepared as agricultural technology transfer specialists to enter a variety of careers in formal and non-formal teaching roles in either the public or private sector as agricultural educators, Extension agents, industry-based trainers, information specialists, or technology-management specialists. Students in agricultural education, communication and technology may choose one of three areas of concentration listed below, or, with adviser’s approval, select courses from more than one concentration area.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer Intake | |
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake | |
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake | Oct 1, 2024 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $42918 |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
WU Foundation Global 52 Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
The University of Chicago scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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