Pre-Agricultural Communication (Transfer Program)
Pre-agricultural communication majors pursue an Associate of Science degree which enables them to complete the first half of a major in agricultural communication in a Bachelor of Science degree program at The Ohio State University.
This degree also includes the transfer module, a common set of courses which apply to other bachelor's degree programs in Ohio.
Pursuing Pre-agricultural Communication
Students pursuing the Associate of Science program must complete the following high school curriculum in order to be admitted to the program without conditions: four units of English three units of mathematics two units of natural science two units of social science two units of the same foreign language one unit of visual or performing arts one additional unit from any of the above categories
Applicants to the Associate of Science program in pre-agricultural communication who have not followed this curriculum will have conditions placed on their enrollment.
These conditions must be satisfied by earning college course credits in the high school subject areas in which the students are deficient.
Students seeking an Associate of Science degree in pre-agricultural communication enter directly into the program upon completion of their admission requirements. All applicants are strongly advised to arrange a pre-admission conference in order to acquaint themselves with the various aspects of this major.
With the Associate of Science degree, pre-agricultural communication majors complete a combination of technical and general courses that allow them to gain hands-on experience while completing 50 percent of the curriculum for a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
When students complete this curriculum, they will be able to apply 100 percent of their Ohio State ATI credits toward a degree at the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University.
Students must complete a minimum of 95 quarter credit hours of technical and general studies courses, with a cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.00 or above, to earn the Associate of Science degree in pre-agricultural communication. A minimum of 45 quarter credit hours must be earned through regular course work at the institute.
Technical courses emphasize principles of animal science, soil management, crop production, business technology, and lab sciences, depending upon the students' interests. A minimum of 18 quarter credit hours are required in technical courses. All Pre-Agricultural Communications students also take two Agricultural Communication courses while at ATI.
Pre-agricultural communication students also complete 55 credit hours of general studies which include communications, social sciences, mathematics, and biological and chemical sciences.
Seventeen credit hours of electives, either technical or general, round out the curriculum.
Internships
Students in the pre-agricultural communication program do not complete an internship while attending Ohio State ATI.
Career Prospects in Agricultural Communication
Agricultural communication graduates have many career options. A few of the possibilities include: writers and editors for agricultural publications, advertising and public relations professionals who work with agribusinesses and commodity groups, directors of communication for agricultural organizations, and on-air broadcasters and reporters for agriculture-related radio and television programs.
Beginning salaries for agricultural communication graduates range from $20,000 to $31,000 per year, depending upon the position, candidates' skills, and other factors determined by employers.
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For questions, please contact:
Office of Admissions
(800) 647-8283 (Ohio only) or (330) 287-1327
Email: ati@osu.edu
Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science
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A Quick Glance At Curriculum
If you want to spread the news about the importance of agriculture, a career in Agricultural Communication might be for you. You'll start with a broad range of foundation classes and gain technical expertise at the same time.
Sample Curriculum
First Year
Autumn Quarter- Agriculture Survey
- First-Year English Composition
- Intro to Agricultural Communications
- Rural Sociology
Winter Quarter- Algebra and Trigonometry and their applications
- Chemistry I
- Publication Design and Production
- American Civilization to 1877
Spring Quarter- Principles of Food and Resource Economics
- Electives
Second Year
Autumn Quarter- Biology I
- Social Groups in Developing Societies
- Elective
Winter Quarter- Elective
- Ag. Issues in Contemporary American Society
- Music Cultures of the World
Spring Quarter- Oral Communications in Agriculture
- Elective
- Elective
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