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.

Comm & Leadership Development Course of Study

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. Students must meet department and college admissions requirements. Students also must complete MMC 2100, Writing for Mass Communication, with a C or higher.