Science and Education

Do you like to observe, experiment, and problem-solve? How about impart knowledge to others to improve understanding? Science and education may seem like two different areas, but it is through teaching that the scientific method is understood as a method of problem-solving during experiments. If you have an inquisitive mind and enjoy imparting that knowledge to others, these majors/concentrations satisfy the curious mind.

Agribusiness

Policy and Law

This concentration provides critical thinking and writing skills along with a strong foundation in business, economics, and public policy to prepare you for either law school or a career in the public sector. Some of our students have had opportunities to intern with a member of Congress or a government agency in Washington, DC.

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Agricultural Education Leadership & Communications

Agricultural Education

This path gives you a broad background in both agricultural sciences and education, communications, and leadership. You will be prepared to work in a variety of fields, including agricultural extension, management, secondary education, and government.

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Agricultural Engineering Technology & 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.

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Animal & Dairy Sciences

Pre-Vet/Science

Prepare for a rewarding career as you pursue one of the most popular choices for animal lovers. This major provides you the knowledge needed to successfully move into a veterinary medicine degree program. As a veterinarian, you will provide medical care for pets, livestock, and other animals and will research, diagnose, and treat medical conditions and diseases.

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Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Love computers and biology? That is not a contradiction, it’s a career path! Bioinformatics is the science of applying computer-based approaches to understand biological processes. This concentration, which is strongly based in mathematics, will prepare you to work in fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, and computer programming for the medical industry.

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.

Forensic Science

Forensic science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence and often specialize in various types of laboratory analysis. If you are interested in criminology and enjoy chemistry, biology, and solving problems, this fast-growing field may be your path.

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.

Public Policy

Want to use science to make an impact beyond the laboratory? This concentration combines biochemistry with public policy, preparing students to address challenges in public health, agriculture, biotechnology, and the environment. Students learn how scientific research informs laws, regulations, and public decision-making.

Science

If you have a passion for research and wish to work in biochemistry or biophysics, this may be your perfect route. This concentration allows for specialization in cell biology, anatomy, and/or physiology and is excellent preparation for pursuing a graduate degree.

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Food Science, Nutrition & Health Promotion

Food Science

As consumers, we rely on food scientists to ensure the safety and quality of food products before they reach our plates. This concentration will prepare you for a career in areas such as product development, quality control, technical sales, production management, food law, and food packaging.

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Human Development & Family Science

Child Development

Do you have an interest in helping children and supporting families through their children’s developing years? This path will prepare you for careers such as early care and education, parent education, and child advocacy. You will gain hands-on experience in the Child Development and Family Studies Center and have the option to work toward your Mississippi Pre-K license.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education

The more we learn, the better lives we’re able to live. This interdisciplinary program prepares you to teach life skills courses, from time and money management to parenting skills and many more, to different populations, from children to the elderly, business professionals, people with disabilities, and more.

Family Science

In this concentration, you will gain an in-depth understanding of societal issues that affect families and be prepared to work in a variety of governmental, non-profit, religious, and private agencies. Graduates also receive provisional certification through the National Council on Family Relations as Certified Family Life Educators.

Youth Development

Children and adolescents ages 10-18 have a unique set of developmental needs, and trained, caring individuals are needed to support their growth and wellbeing. This customizable concentration will give you theoretical background in the classroom and real-world experience through a required field experience course and internship.

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Poultry Science

Science and Pre-Veterinary Science

This path allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree in poultry science while providing the strong pre-vet background you’ll need to succeed in veterinary school or other graduate programs.