Undergraduate Program
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Agricultural Biology
The agricultural biology course work prepares you for a variety of careers in the biological sciences and agriculture. You will develop your curriculum with an academic adviser to attain your individual goals. Many will pursue advanced degrees in the sciences or prepare for admittance to professional schools (medical, dental, etc.). A diverse program is offered with five separate options that allow you to tailor your program for careers in the commercial sector, such as agricultural consulting, chemical sales, and pest management or for careers with county, state, or federal agencies, such as research technicians, inspectors, and extension agents.
We offer one major and several options:
Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science coursework prepares students for a variety of careers in the biological sciences and agriculture.
MINORS:
- Pest Management
- Entomology
- Plant Pathology
- Weed Science
OPTIONS:
Environmental Biology
This option prepares students for professional positions in environmental impact, regulation, compliance, and improvement.
Entomology
This option prepares students for graduate degrees in entomology. Emphasis is placed on a broad background in field and laboratory aspects of insects biology and management.
Agricultural Chemical Sales
Offered jointly with the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business.
Applied Biology
The applied biology option prepares students for professional advancement including admittance to medical, dental, veterinary, and graduate schools. Students interested in the health professions must register with the Health Professional Advisory Committee no later than the sophomore year.
Invasive Pest Biology and Management
This option prepares students for careers such as agricultural consulting, chemical sales, insect, weed and disease management, research technicians, inspectors, and extension agents. Students can also go on to graduate programs in many applied biology/pest management programs.