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Agricultural Education Master's Degree

Master's Degree Course Information

Foundations of Ag Communications

University:
Texas Tech University Texas Tech University logo
Course Number:
ACOM 5306
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $600 per credit
Start/End Dates:
August 24, 2023 - December 12, 2023

Overview

Course Description

This course will explore historical foundations of agricultural communications including selected philosophical concepts, how the field has changed over time, where it is today, and what it may look like in the future. In addition, this course will focus on an in-depth analysis and discussion of communication theories and their application and relevance to current issues in agriculture and agricultural communications.

Contacts

Instructor

Courtney Meyers
Office: 806-834-4364
courtney.meyers@ttu.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Textbooks

Not Required

Course Access

 
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Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Comments

Students will be required to complete a book review during the course. The book selection will be the student's choice within some parameters. The approved book can be checked out from a library or purchased.

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