Communication & Leadership Development

Communication and Leadership Development prepares students for entry into agribusiness and communication positions related to:

• human resource development
• corporate training and development
• political interests
• agricultural literacy

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Coursework

Coursework focuses on a core of leadership and communication courses, including leadership development, digital media, interpersonal skills, working with groups, presentation development, intercultural communication, public relations campaign strategies for agriculture, and technical writing.

Career Options

• Communications/marketing director
• Advertising executive
• Video producer
• Government relations director
• Public relations professional
• Environmental journalist
• Sales representative
• Community relations director
• Recruiter
• Personnel relations director
• Web developer
• Industry relations director

Customize your degree

Communication and Leadership Development 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 them for various career opportunities. Many students also will be eligible for the university-wide Minor in Leadership.

Degree requirements

Students must meet department and college admissions requirements. To graduate, students must make a C or higher in AEE 3073 Intercultural Communication, AEE 3070C Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences, AEE 3414 Leadership Development, AEE 4031 The Communication Process in Agricultural and Life Sciences and AEE 4930 Communication and Leadership Development Capstone Experience.