Majors

Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics

This major offers a flexible curriculum with two key areas of emphasis to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of both business operations and economic development in agricultural and natural resource industries. Students will learn to effectively manage small businesses and address complex environmental challenges within the agribusiness and natural resource sectors.

Agricultural and Extension Education

This major is tailored to equip students for various roles related to the human aspects of the agriculture and natural resources industries. From certifying secondary agricultural teachers and preparing students to effectively engage in extension work throughout communities to developing the skills needed to engage and manage people across the agricultural and natural resources sectors, this program offers diverse opportunities to build a solid foundation of skills in education, communication and leadership.

Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BSAgr)

This program prepares students with the necessary background in agricultural economics, agronomy, breeding, nutrition and physiology to prepare for a career in livestock, dairy or poultry production and food processing. 

Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BS)

A pre-professional program designed to prepare students for admission to graduate and professional schools in a variety of fields, including veterinary medicine, human medicine, dentistry and law.

Biochemistry

This interdisciplinary program provides students with a strong background in the basic principles of physical and life sciences. With courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and molecular biology, the biochemistry program provides strong preparation for professional or graduate school. 

Environmental, Energy and Land Management

This program offers a dynamic pathway to employment in land development, energy innovation and environmental stewardship. Accredited and shaped by industry leaders, this program not only imparts essential skills through hands-on learning but also boasts a strong track record of successful graduates thriving in diverse careers across business, government and consulting sectors.

Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences

Students in this program learn to safeguard the environment and can gain specialization in either reclamation and remediation, land conservation or environmental microbiology. 

Forest Resources and Conservation

In this program, students learn how to grow and restore forests to supply quality wood products while protecting forest ecosystem integrity. This program prepares students for careers in environmental conservation, sustainable forest management and the development of innovative wood-based products.

Horticulture and Plant Sciences

This program focuses on producing, processing and marketing fruit, vegetable, medicinal, greenhouse and landscape crops. In this specialized major, students will learn about and have hands-on experience with sustainable production, propagation, handling and biotechnology techniques associated with this growing field.

Human Nutrition and Foods

This nationally accredited, four-year program prepares students for a variety of careers in the nutrition and dietetics fields or professional programs. 

Landscape Architecture

With a special commitment to improving the quality of urban and rural life, landscape architects apply both art and science to achieve the best use of land. Students acquire hand drawing and computer skills, study design theory and site engineering, and apply the knowledge to a series of environmental design projects. 

Multidisciplinary Studies

A flexible degree program combining the completion of three minors, the MDS program allows students to tailor a set of courses to meet their interests and career goals.

Sustainable Design and Development

This major is focused on creating healthy and prosperous communities while balancing decision-making with the triple bottom line: ecological, social and economic effects (planet, people, profit).

Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

Receiving a solid background in biology, ecology and natural resource management, students are fully trained in both wildlife and fisheries fields. Students completing the program meet the requirements for professional certification as either a wildlife or fisheries biologist.