Bachelor of Science
Agricultural Leadership, Communications and Education
Combine agriculture and working with people. Choose from two tracks: communications or education. Shape the next generation’s understanding of agriculture. Use communication and human relations skills to help the public understand where food comes from.
Prepare for a variety of careers including:
- Education. Teach the many facets of agriculture, from crops and livestock to economics and marketing.
- Public Relations. Communicate messages about a company’s products or an organization’s cause through social media, radio, television and print.
- Youth Programs. Develop educational programs for youth in groups such as 4-H and for extension services.
- Sales & Marketing. Showcase and promote products related to food and crop production
Program Details
Career Possibilities
Marketing Specialist • Event Coordination • Academic Advisor • Human Resources • Public Policy
Internships & employers
University of Missouri • Missouri Department of Agriculture • Corteva • Farm Journal • MO School-Based Ag Ed Programs
Classes you might take
Methods of Teaching • Team & Organizational Leadership • Designing & Delivering Educational & Leadership Programs • Communicating on the Web • Foundations of Agricultural Communication
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JOIN OUR CAFNR COMMUNITY
Admissions and Application
You can declare Agricultural Education as your major at any point during your career at MU without a separate application.
- Current students: Declare or change your major.
- New students: Apply to MU and choose Agricultural Education as your major.
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