Agricultural Science

Feeding, clothing, and fueling a growing population is a noble and honorable profession, securing the future for generations to come. If you want to work in one of the most respected professions in the world, the following majors/concentrations will allow you to grow.

Agribusiness

Production

Do you want to manage your own agricultural operations, or consult those who do? Prepare to analyze many issues associated with the distinct characteristics and economics of agricultural production in this concentration.

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Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business

Precision Agriculture

Technology is the future of agriculture. We prepare you for that future by training you in global positioning systems (GPS), geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and digital mapping technologies.

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Agricultural Science

Agricultural Science

This degree program gives you a broad background in agriculture and life sciences, leadership principles, basic principles of production, and business management. You may customize your experience by choosing two areas of focus that will allow you to meet your individual career goals.

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Agronomy

Agricultural and Environmental Soil Science

Humanity depends on healthy soil for food and fiber production, and trained professionals are needed to manage and preserve this precious resource. This concentration will prepare you to enter a very in-demand field.

Integrated Crop Management

The courses in this concentration will give you the solid scientific foundation and technological training you need to grow crops in a way that is economically viable and protects the environment. It also provides a solid scientific foundation for graduate studies.

Integrated Pest Management

This interdisciplinary and customizable concentration of study in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science will prepare you for a variety of careers in pest management, including crop production, agri-business, and natural resource management, or prepare you for graduate studies.

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Biochemistry

Entomology

If insects intrigue you, the entomology concentration will suit you well. A career as an entomologist in agriculture will train you to prevent insect-borne disease and protect food and fiber crops and livestock from insect damage. You may also learn to promote insects that contribute to the well being of humans, animals, and plants.

Plant Pathology

Do you have a green thumb and a thirst for diagnosing and treating sick plants? This concentration will prepare you for a variety of careers as you study the diseases and disorders of plants including fungus, virus, and bacteria.

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Environmental Science in Agricultural Systems

Environmental Science in Agricultural Systems

Our global agricultural system faces challenges, with the worldwide population projected to reach almost 9 billion by 2050. If you want to be a part of the solution, this major will prepare you for a variety of careers focused on environmental issues related to agronomic and horticultural production.

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Horticulture

Fruit and Vegetable Production

Help feed the world and prepare for a wide variety of careers with competitive salaries. This concentration will prepare you to work in local and commercial production of fruits and vegetables, marketing, quality control, purchasing, research, and technical product research and sales.