Agricultural Science and Technology (BS) Agriculture Leadership and Communications Emphasis

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Excite the next generation of ag professionals with a degree in Agricultural Science and Technology — Agriculture Leadership and Communications

John F. Kennedy once said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” Students in the Agriculture Leadership and Communications emphasis will be prepared to enter a broad array of careers in the public or private sectors at the local, regional, state, or national levels. The multi-disciplinary curriculum emphasizes the development of authentic leadership, communication skills, diversity, critical thinking and professionalism, rooted in a comprehensive foundation in agricultural sciences. Students completing this emphasis can learn the skills necessary to be able to bridge the gap between agriculture and critical stakeholders.

Where It Is Offered Commerce, Online

Duration 4 years

Foreign Language No foreign language credits required

Delivery Face-To-Face

Total Credit Hours 120 hours

Thesis Requirements No thesis required

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SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Grow Your Passion for Agriculture

A&M-Commerce has one of the top hands-on agricultural programs in Texas. Explore horticulture, wildlife, livestock herds and more through exciting experiential learning and modern facilities.

Join the Family

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a growing family with a supportive student culture, including multiple student organizations and competitive judging and show teams.

Career Readiness

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources puts you front and center to potential employers by fostering positive relationships and maintaining a strong public presence throughout the agricultural industry.

Accomplished Faculty

Work with professors who have ambitious research agendas solving problems on the farm, increasing nursery efficiency and improving worker safety.

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Douglas D. LaVergne, Ph.D.

Teaching is what draws me to my discipline. Teaching a student how to interpret z-scores is just as enjoyable, at least to me, as teaching a student how to read a speed square!

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Robert "Bob" Williams, Ph.D.

I grew up on a small farm and have always been interested in food and agriculture. I also love people. This job provides the opportunity for me to work with people in the academic and experiential context of both.

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Maggie Salem, Ed.D.

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Minors

Accounting
Agribusiness
Agricultural Education
Agronomy
Animal Science
Economics
Equine Science
Family and Consumer Sciences

Finance
Food Studies
Horticulture
Management
Marketing
Mass Communications
Political Science
Public Relations

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What You Will Learn

Students who major in Agricultural Leadership and Communications will be prepared to enter a broad array of careers in the public or private sectors at the local, regional, state, or national levels.

The multi-disciplinary curriculum emphasizes the development of authentic leadership, communication skills, diversity, critical thinking, professionalism, rooted in a comprehensive foundation in agricultural sciences. Students completing this degree track are able to bridge the gap between agriculture and critical stakeholders.

The practical curriculum emphasizes the development of leadership capabilities, communication skills, and was designed to integrate agricultural sciences with a student’s personal interests.

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Featured Courses

Introduction to Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications ALC 2301

This course focuses on the development of leadership in agricultural and related settings. The development, application, and reflection of personal leadership capabilities through self-assessments and experiential learning activities will be explored. Development of effective leadership identity through personal leadership inventories which include strengths, personality type, values, vision, communications skills, influence, commitment, goal achievement strategies, and emotional intelligence.

Senior Portfolio in Agricultural Leadership and Communications ALC 4312

This course is designed to develop an ongoing reflection of individual accomplishments, skills, activities, programs, and other related experiences contributing to student personal development. The course will focus on: a personal statement of leadership/personal mission statement, resume, a compilation of leadership experiences, and compilation of reflective essays on leadership experience including reflection on student leadership style, key qualities and strengths you possess, essay on leadership growth, goals, professional experience, certificates, honors, and letters of reference.

Professional Internship in Agricultural Leadership and Communications ALC 4602

This course provides the opportunity for students to gain on-the-job experience to prepare them for careers in agricultural leadership, education, and communications. This course will require 20 hours per week equal to six hours of credit per semester. Students will develop goals, submit weekly progress reports, supervisor evaluations, and develop a report post-internship. Consultation with a faculty advisor is required prior to course registration is required to ensure the internship will provide the student with experience applicable to the agricultural leadership, education, and/or communications discipline.

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