Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Communications Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
A minor in agricultural sciences and natural resources communications prepares students for careers in communications and public service roles in the agricultural, natural resources, forestry, and environmental sciences disciplines. This minor allows for students who may be well-versed in the technical knowledge of their science-based agriculture or natural resources discipline to effectively communicate vital information about agriculture and natural resources to a multitude of audiences. Minor requirements provide students a diverse education combining skills and knowledge in agricultural, environmental and natural resources sciences, the social sciences, speech communication, photography, new media communication, and writing. Students will practice effectively communicating issues, research, policy, products, and regulations in their related fields.
Minor Code: 857
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate professional skills/competencies and ability to adapt to diverse audiences and diverse work environments.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply scientific, and computer literacy knowledge.
- Analyze and communicate effectively how agricultural sciences integrate with contemporary, social, economic, political, and environmental issues.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| AG 351 | *COMMUNICATING GLOBAL AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES | 3 |
| AG 435 | PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS IN AGRICULTURE | 3 |
| AG 445 | SOCIAL MEDIA ADVOCACY IN AGRI SCIENCES & NATURAL RESOURCES | 3 |
| AG 465 | AG SCI AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMUNICATIONS MINOR CAPSTONE | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits in at least two different areas of focus from the following courses: | 12 | |
| Audio/Visual Production | ||
| PODCAST PRODUCTION | ||
| PRE-PRODUCTION | ||
| DOCUMENTARY | ||
| Extension and Outreach Communication | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO EXTENSION AND ENGAGEMENT | ||
| ADVANCEMENT & CONSUMPTION OF AGRICULTURAL MEDIA | ||
| *RISK AND CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS IN AG SCI & NATURAL RESOURCES | ||
| COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE PROFESSIONALS | ||
| CRITICAL THINKING FOR NATURAL RESOURCE CHALLENGES | ||
| *WHEN SCIENCE ESCAPES THE LAB: SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
SED 435 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION | ||
| General Communications and Storytelling | ||
| MEDIA STORYTELLING | ||
| ADVANCED MEDIA STORYTELLING | ||
| *COMMUNICATING ONLINE | ||
| ADVANCED PERSUASION | ||
| COMMUNICATION IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| *TEAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | ||
| LEADERSHIP THROUGH CONVERSATIONS | ||
| NEW MEDIA VISUALIZATION | ||
| Photography and Design | ||
| 2-D CORE STUDIO | ||
| DIGITAL CORE STUDIO | ||
| DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | ||
| PHOTOGRAPHY ON ASSIGNMENT | ||
| Social Media | ||
| SURVEY OF SOCIAL MEDIA | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY | ||
| VIRAL CONTENT | ||
| MEDIA EFFECTS | ||
| MEDIA LAW | ||
| Speaking/Presenting | ||
| ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING | ||
| PROPAGANDA AND SOCIAL CONTROL | ||
| THEORIES OF CONFLICT AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT | ||
| BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATION PROCESSES | ||
| Web Development | ||
| WEB DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING | ||
| SERVER SIDE PROGRAMMING | ||
| Writing | ||
| *WRITING FOR MEDIA | ||
| *SCIENCE WRITING | ||
| FOOD WRITING | ||
| ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING | ||
| Experiential Learning | ||
| AG 410 | INTERNSHIP | 6 |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
Minor Code: 857