About this program
Big ideas don’t change the world — people do. At the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL), you’ll learn how to connect people to the science, innovation and stories that shape our communities and our world.
Whether you want to teach agriculture, lead a nonprofit, manage digital media or influence policy, ACEL gives you the skills to inform and empower others. You’ll study how people learn, how messages spread and how leadership turns ideas into action all while building hands-on experience through teaching labs, internships, study abroad and community engagement.
From classrooms to county fairs, boardrooms to social platforms, ACEL students learn how to bring people together around shared purpose. With strong mentorship and real-world experience, you’ll graduate ready to teach, lead and inspire the next generation.
What can I do with this degree?
ACEL prepares students for meaningful, people-centered careers where communication, education and leadership intersect. Graduates work in:
- Agricultural communication and marketing
- Teaching and Extension education
- Community and organizational leadership
- Public relations and media production
- Corporate training and outreach
Students can choose from three undergraduate majors:
- Agricultural Communication – for storytellers, content creators and communicators who connect people with food and agriculture.
- Agriscience Education – for future teachers and mentors shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders.
- Community Leadership – for changemakers leading nonprofits, community programs or policy initiatives that make a difference.
Experiential learning is at the heart of ACEL. From managing real social media campaigns to leading service projects, you’ll graduate with a portfolio of experiences that employers and graduate school admissions notice.
Why choose Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership?
In ACEL, you’ll find more than a degree, you’ll find your voice. You’ll work with professors who challenge and support you, peers who share your passion for making a difference and mentors who open doors to careers you may not have imagined.
Whether you grew up in 4-H, a city neighborhood or a classroom that sparked your curiosity about communication and leadership, ACEL welcomes your perspective. This is where purpose meets people.
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