Critically examine controversial issues in food, agricultural, and environmental sciences. Issues are presented to find common ground, build trust, address conflict management, and think critically through all sides of an issue. Explore various meanings and practices of advocacy and conflict as it relates to controversial issues.

Students will practice strategies for effective communication. Engaging in activities, discussions, and presentations, students will highlight the human experience in relation to food and environmental systems integral to daily life. Students will practice critically analyzing, refining, and effectively sharing research-based information with various audiences.

Course is focused on evidence-based business and professional communication skills, with emphasis on specific needs within agricultural and scientific sectors. Designed to build students’ communication competence in ways that reflect job market, cultural, technological, and social demands, and unique communication requirements of agricultural and scientific enterprises.

While introducing students to the agricultural and environmental science communication profession, they will practice and develop the skill of writing for a variety of situations and audiences. Additionally, students will understand the role of agricultural and environmental communication within the current status and role within the U.S. mass media system.

Identification, application, and evaluation of methods and techniques for planning events, project management, and instruction in formal and non-formal educational settings.

Course explores the fundamentals of photography and videography with a focus on agricultural and environmental science applications. Students will develop skills in composition techniques and storytelling to effectively capture images and videos that convey scientific and environmental messages. Students will use software and digital tools to enhance visual content.

Branding and marketing are stressed in the context of agricultural and environmental science companies and organizations using Adobe Illustrator to create graphics used in branding and marketing campaigns. Greater understanding and appreciation for the importance of brand formation and marketing practices.

Branding and marketing are stressed in the context of agricultural and environmental science companies and organizations using Adobe Illustrator to create graphics used in branding and marketing campaigns. Provides greater understanding and appreciation for the importance of brand formation and marketing practices.

An introduction to print and digital advertising design tailored for the agricultural industry. Students will explore the fundamentals of visual communication, layout, and branding while gaining hands-on experience with relevant software programs. The course integrates creative strategy with technical proficiency to produce impactful print and digital media.

Experiential and applied learning in an agricultural communication organization.

Directed study of topic applicable to student's program of study.

Students will critically examine media sources, message development, and audience analysis to understand how consumers of media engage and process information related to agricultural and environmental science communication.