Online Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BS)
Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
Program Overview
A Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC) degree is designed for students who want a broad, general background in agriculture. There are two concentrations. The first is Community Engagement and Leadership Development, for students who wish to develop their leadership and communication skills to pursue careers in business and industry, agricultural extension education, and agricultural communications. The second is Interdisciplinary Agriculture, which focuses on a more traditional agriculture audience with the chance to customize their degree.
To be admitted to the ALEC BS program, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and six transferable credit hours from previous institutions.
Why Choose ALEC?
The ALEC department offers degrees that develop educators, leaders, and communicators to meet the challenges society is facing in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. This online bachelor’s completion program allows you to enroll during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters. Typically, students who enroll in 15 credit hours per semester complete the program in four semesters. However, the program allows students to enroll part-time for work or life obligations. Our faculty and staff are here to help you balance work, continuing your education, and your personal life.
After graduation, job opportunities may include UT Extension, community and youth organizations, government, nonprofits, the agriculture industry, or international environments. You may also use this degree as a stepping stone to graduate and professional degree programs.
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Program Concentrations
With our flexible curriculum, you can choose between two primary concentrations to lay the groundwork for your educational journey, with various courses that best suit your interests and career goals.
Interdisciplinary Agriculture
Featured Courses
Analysis of the dynamic interactions of personal characteristics, technical skills, interpersonal influence, commitment, goals, and power necessary for both leader and follower effectiveness in complex agricultural and natural resource organizations. Examination of leadership theories and their applications in diverse organizations and communities.
Examines how agricultural organizations communicate their mission, vision, and goals for their company both in the United States and internationally. Students will examine agricultural companies in all sectors and analyze how they respond to global change.
This course introduces youth development (ages 6-18) principles and focuses on the major developmental domains of physical cognitive, emotional and social development. Major theories relevant to the domains of development are introduced and discussed and application these principles in context of family, school and community.
Apply anticipatory and strategic communication principles to respond to current and emerging issues in agriculture and natural science.
