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Oklahoma State University's agricultural communications program is one of the nation's best. With deep roots reaching back to OSU's first offering of agricultural journalism in 1927, the program today is housed within the Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership. It combines courses in communications and agriculture to develop a well-rounded agricultural communications professional. The agricultural communications program is on the leading edge of technology, and the career opportunities for graduates are constantly expanding.

Personal Attention
Agricultural communications students are more than "just a number." From the time a student arrives on campus until he or she graduates, the program's academic advisers strive to develop students by caring about their well-being and educational opportunities. Advisers' doors are always open, and students regularly meet with advisers to discuss class schedules, internships and career possibilities.

Degree Flexibility
The agricultural communications program offers students the opportunity to customize their degree. This flexibility allows students to concentrate on a career area that is interesting to them and prepares students for a myriad of career opportunities.

Internships
When students graduate with a degree in agricultural communications from OSU, their résumés will include a key component: experience. The department coordinates on-campus internships in areas ranging from news and feature writing to broadcast production. Students are placed in internships throughout the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and program advisers coordinate off-campus internship opportunities for students with many well-known employers throughout the United States.

Student Organizations
Agricultural communications students become part of a family through involvement in numerous campus organizations and activities. Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow is the national organization for agricultural communications students. The OSU chapter conducts many activities such as community service projects, career development workshops and social activities. On a national level, students compete in the National ACT Critique & Contest, regularly placing in categories including writing, video/radio production, pamphlet and brochure design, Web design, magazine and photography. OSU has great leaders in ACT and is proud to have a national ACT officer and the national ACT adviser.

Possible Careers of Graduates
· Newspaper and magazine writing and editing
· Agriculture-related publications
· Photography
· Advertising and sales
· Video and television production
· Broadcast journalism
· Radio production
· Public relations
· Environmental reporting
· Advanced degrees in law, business, education or communications

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Agricultural Communications Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current enrollment in agricultural communications?
More than 150 students are enrolled in agricultural communications at OSU. Students can earn a degree in agricultural communications or double major in agricultural communications and animal science. Others specialize their degree with a minor in leadership, agricultural economics, plant and soil sciences, horticulture, theater or other academic areas.

What student professional organizations are available in agricultural communications?
OSU's student organizations help students build networks of professional contacts and bring together students of like interests. Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow is a national organization for agricultural communications students. OSU's chapter has won more national ACT awards than any other chapter nationwide. The chapter conducts community service activities and career-development workshops, as well as social activities for members.

What do I do with a degree in agricultural communications?
The sky is the limit for agricultural communications graduates. Jobs in agricultural communications are increasing in abundance across the United States. The agricultural communications curriculum prepares students for a variety of jobs ranging from photography, writing, advertising, sales, Web design and public relations to radio and television broadcasting. Students can choose the area that best suits their personality and strengths. The program also prepares students for graduate and professional schools, including law school.

Do I need an internship?
Yes! Internships provide agricultural communications students with experience in the working world. Experience is the key word when it comes to beginning an agricultural communications career, and internships are what help OSU students outshine others. OSU agricultural communications students have completed internships on campus, throughout the state and across the nation with excellent results. Students can even complete an internship the summer prior to enrolling at OSU. Go to the Internship Web Site for frequently asked questions and contact information.

What is the salary of an agricultural communications graduate?
Agricultural communications graduates can expect to start at a base salary of $25,000-$45,000 with annual increases. Salaries vary with location, job position and responsibilities.