The major in Agricultural Communications is for students wishing to pursue careers as professionals in writing, editing, and publishing; public relations; advertising; radio and television broadcasting; photography; and related activities with an emphasis on the fields of food, agriculture, the environment, energy and consumer behaviour. Concentrations in Journalism or Advertising allow students to pursue these professional interests. Program requirements in each concentration include the completion of an interdisciplinary minor in Food and Environmental Systems. The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and the College of Media jointly offer this curriculum.
Students pursuing this major select one of two concentrations:
Advertising
Journalism
September 2025
College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences
128 Mumford Hall,
1301 West Gregory Drive,
URBANA,
Illinois,
61801, United States
Students should complete their high school courses and grades
GPA: 3.33-3.86
TOEFL scores are TOEFL: 98-107
Along with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS) can also be used to show English proficiency. The typical scores for admission are a total of 7.5 to 8, with a score of at least 6 on all 4 modules.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
