Course Work Offered in Agricultural Communications Programs

Ann Reisner

A survey of 30 universities found that 16 institutions teach agricultural communications courses. Collectively, they offer micro-level courses (communications skills taught in the classroom,) advanced micro-level courses (practical experience outside the classroom,) macro-level courses (courses examining communication transfer among aggregate populations,) and professional-orientation courses (preparing students for the job market.) In the past six years, agricultural communications faculty have started 27 courses, nearly one-third of all courses taught. Macro-level courses are growing at the fastest rate. The academic base of programs has grown over the last 15 years to include both micro-and macro-level course work.
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