Overview
The Bachelor of Agricultural Studies - Agricultural Communication Option has been discontinued and applications for future student enrollment are no longer being accepted. DSU students who are currently enrolled in this program will be supported in completing their degree. If you have any questions, contact your advisor.
Degree Requirements:
Student Learning Outcomes
Agricultural Studies graduates will be able to demonstrate:
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The application of basic scientific and economic principles to agricultural production, business, and resource management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
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The application of production concepts appropriate to the Northern Great Plains region. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II and VI.)
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Oral, written, and graphical communication skills. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
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An understanding of agricultural resource management in a broader global, socioeconomic context. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
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The application of leadership skills necessary for successful advocacy at local, state, regional, and national levels. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome IV.)
Requirements
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF GENERAL EDUCATION
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES CORE CURRICULUM
| AGEC 241 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGEC 342 | Introduction to Agricultural Management | 3 |
| AGRI 350 | Agricultural Data Analysis and Statistics | 4 |
| AGRI 391 | Junior Seminar | 1 |
| AGRI 394 | Undergraduate Research | 1 |
| H&CE 241 | Leadership and Presentation Techniques | 3 |
| PLSC 110 | World Food Crops | 3 |
| RNG 236 | Introduction to Range Management | 4 |
| SOIL 210 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (1 credit):
AGRI 491 and RNG 491 are capstone experience seminars that consist of an independent study with a public presentation and a professional paper requirement.
One course from the following three courses (3 credits):
| AGRI 280 | Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
| GIS 380 | Applied Arc GIS | 3 |
| GIS 381 | Geographic Information Systems for Business | 3 |
One course from the following four courses (3 credits):
| BOTE 210 | Business Communication | 3 |
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 216 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 317 | Organizational and Group Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Agricultural Communication Option
Option Total Credit Hours: 43
Students pursuing the Agricultural Communication option combine a strong foundation in agricultural production, business, and resource management with the communication skills necessary to become effective in public relations and advocacy regarding agriculture and natural resource issues in the Northern Great Plains.
Students will be required to take BIOL 111/BIOL 111L - Concepts of Biology and Lab, BIOL 150/BIOL 150L - General Biology I and Lab or BIOL 151/BIOL 151L - General Biology II and Lab as part of General Education curriculum. If not taken as a General Education class, it must be taken to fulfill the Agricultural Communication option requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Studies with an option in Agricultural Communication requires students to complete a minor in some form of communication (e.g. Communication minor).
Choose course not taken in agricultural core curriculum (3 credits):
Choose agricultural electives (12 credits):
Select 12 credits of 300- or 400- course level electives in AGEC (Agricultural Economics), ANSC (Animal Science), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), PLSC (Plant Science), RNG (Range Science), SOIL (Soil Science), or VETS (Veterinary Science) courses. No more than six credits of agricultural electives can be taken from any one prefix.