You may emphasize print journalism, radio and television reporting, advertising, electronic journalism, or public relations. There are many similarities between the two programs, ACJ students are enrolled in the same core curriculum as journalism majors. The two programs work closely together in academic and research pursuits. The main difference between the two programs is the emphasis that ACJ places on agriculture, environmental, and natural resources. Students have chosen dual majors in animal sciences and industry, food science, agronomy and grain science.
Minors are also available in other programs, like ag business and entomology.
Your advisor will work with you to make the most of your time at K-State. Graduates in ACJ find opportunities in many fields. They may write and take photographs for farm newspapers and magazines, prepare radio or television scripts or programs, work in consumer relations with agribusiness firms, serve as extension and experiment station editors, write information for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or edit company magazines. Agricultural communicators may prepare bulletins about agriculture or may be involved in public relations or advertising for agribusiness. Opportunities are available in the small community or the large metropolis.