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    • Undergraduate Degrees

    Agricultural Biology Major – Entomology Concentration

    Explore the science of insects and other arthropods, such as ticks and mites. Learn about the many critical roles that arthropods play in ecosystems and how you can help maintain ecosystem health by helping arthropods.

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    Agricultural Biology Major – Plant Pathology Concentration

    Discover how virus, bacteria, fungi, and other microbes affect plant and ecosystem health and learn about the tools that are used to diagnose and manage plant diseases caused by these microbes.

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    Agricultural Biology Major – Weed Science Concentration

    Invasive and weed plants are one of the major threats to food security. Learn to identify and manage weeds and discover the role that biotechnology plays in weed management.

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    Agricultural Biology Sequential M.S. Degree Program

    Gain hands-on experience in protecting natural and agricultural ecosystems from arthropod pests, plant diseases, and weeds. This M.S. degree is also available online.
    This M.S. degree is also available online.

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    Agricultural Business Major

    Apply theoretical and analytic tools of applied economics within the context of food systems. Explores the broadest context of food systems ranging from small-scale localized markets to traditional market-mediated commodity-based products to highly specialized, vertically coordinated supply chains.

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    Agricultural Business Online Major

    Our Online Agricultural Business Major mirrors the on-campus Agricultural Business Major in every sense of the program, except that is delivered completely online.

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    Agricultural Education Major

    Learn and educate around the science, business, and technology of agriculture, food and environmental/natural resource systems. Develop skills as an agricultural educator in a three-part model: classroom, experiential learning, and leadership development.

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    Animal Science

    Develop an industry-oriented, science-based education that focuses on food-producing animals while learning technical, practical, and business skills involved in livestock production.

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    Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Major

    Discover economic tools to evaluate the allocation and utilization of natural resources and the management of the natural environment.

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    Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Online Major

    Discover economic tools to evaluate the allocation and utilization of natural resources and the management of the natural environment.

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    Environmental Horticulture Major

    Provide solutions necessary to achieve aesthetically pleasing, functional, and environmentally sound outdoor spaces. Offering concentrations in Landscape Design and Contracting, Nursery and Landscape Management, and Turf Management.

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    Equine Science

    Develop in-depth scientific knowledge of the horse and apply those principles to the growing industry. Gain a broad understanding of the business, recreational and production aspects of the industry.

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    • Undergraduate Degrees

    Horticulture Major On-Campus and Online

    Apply scientific principles in the growing, marketing, processing, and utilizing of fruits, vegetables, flower and foliage plants, trees, shrubs, and turf grasses. This degree program offers both in-person and online options

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    Landscape Architecture Major

    Give character to the constructed landscape, bringing the same skills to the shaping of landforms, plants, structures, and materials, and service to the client, as an architect brings to a building.

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    • Undergraduate Degrees

    Livestock Business Management Major

    Use an interdisciplinary, systems approach to effectively manage livestock businesses for the benefit of humans and animals.

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    Soil and Crop Sciences

    Gain hands-on training and expert instruction that will equip you to solve current global sustainability challenges in soil, plant, and environmental sciences.

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    Soil and Crop Sciences Major – Plant Biotechnology

    Apply advanced genomics to develop varieties of crops that are more nutritious, resilient to climate change, and disease-resistant to enable sustainable agriculture.

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    Soil and Crop Sciences Major – Soil Science and Environmental Solutions

    Explore the interdisciplinary nature of soils through the study of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and the soil’s physical and chemical environment.

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    Soil and Crop Sciences Major – Sustainable Agriculture Management On-Campus and Online

    Help the agricultural economy prosper by combining practical business expertise with cutting-edge knowledge of data-driven sustainable agriculture.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics

    Master fundamental microeconomic theory and econometrics in order to perform applied economic research in the public and private sectors as analysts, consultants, researchers, and other occupations.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    M.S. in Animal Science

    Develop an industry-oriented, science-based education that prepares you for careers in animal agriculture or one of many industries associated with livestock production.

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    M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences

    Conduct research focused on plant stresses, microbes, insects, and weeds that threaten the safety and sustainability of our food supply.

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    M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Entomology Specialization

    Conduct research in the study of insects and other arthropods such as ticks and mites. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

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    M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Plant Pathology Specialization

    Conduct research in the study of microbes that affect plant health, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

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    M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan A, Weed Science Specialization

    Conduct research in the study of weed management and pesticide function and resistance. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

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    M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plan B, Pest Management Specialization

    Gain hands-on experience in managing sustaining our food and fiber supply, providing bioagricultural security, and protecting our ecosystems from pests, plant diseases, and weeds.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    M.S. in Horticulture

    Conduct a research investigation on a horticultural topic that generates statistically analyzable data reported in a comprehensive scientific thesis.

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    M.S. in Horticulture and Human Health

    The Master of Science in Horticulture and Human Health online program is not currently accepting new applications. We are working to create additional capacity to meet demand.
    You will learn about plant-based solutions to improve nutrition, human diets, medicines. With the goal of creating and enhancing healthy populations and landscapes.

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    M.S. in Soil and Crop Science

    Develop an advanced understanding of soil, plants, microbiomes, genomics, or related topics while preparing for impactful careers.

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    M.S. in Soil and Crop Science – Agroecosystems Management

    Learn the skills of precision crop, nutrient, and management systems that improve the efficiency of crop water use and pest management.

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    M.S. in Soil and Crop Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics

    Become a member of a comprehensive crop molecular genetics program involving molecular mapping and characterization of agronomically important traits in a variety of crops.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    Master of Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management

    Program not accepting new applications.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.) in Agricultural Sciences – Integrated Resource Management – Online

    Understand how agricultural resource systems work together in a comprehensive way, and how to apply them in an agricultural management setting.

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    Master of Extension Education M.Ext.Ed. – Online

    Study to develop impactful programs and deliver educational resources as a community educator.

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    Master’s of Agriculture in Agricultural Education Teacher Development M.Ag. – On Campus

    Explore and develop projects which directly impact effective educational practices, including relevance, hands-on training, high levels of student cognition, and student confidence.

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    Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics

    The Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics is a STEM-OPT certified program that prepares students in microeconomic theory, quantitative methods, and coursework in agricultural and environmental and natural resource economics.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    Ph.D. in Animal Science

    Study breeding and genetics, livestock/beef management systems, livestock behavior and welfare, meat science/food safety-microbiology
    nutrition and reproduction.

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    Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences

    Conduct research in plant abiotic stress or the microbes, insects, and weeds that threaten the safety and sustainability of our food supply. Learn how ecosystems function and how to protect them.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Entomology Specialization

    Conduct research in the study of insects and other arthropods such as ticks and mites. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Plant Pathology Specialization

    Conduct research in the study of microbes that affect plant health, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences – Weed Science Specialization

    Conduct research in the study of weed management and pesticide function and resistance. Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment.

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    Ph.D. in Horticulture

    Develops a horticulture graduate student into a professional horticulturist on the highest plane.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    Ph.D. in Soil and Crop Science

    Develop deep knowledge and understanding of soils, plants, microbiomes, genomics, or related topics through the development of original research under the mentorship of world-class scientists. Gain exposure and preparation in a range of career paths where you can make an important impact.

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    Agricultural Business Minor – On Campus or Online

    Focus studies on agricultural production management, financial management, marketing management, international development and trade.

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    Agricultural Literacy Minor

    Offers students an integrated set of courses in agricultural education. Pursue content in animal sciences, plant sciences, food products and processing, or natural resources.

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    Entomology Minor

    Explore the science of insects and other arthropods, such as ticks and mites. Learn about the many critical roles that arthropods play in ecosystems and how you can help maintain ecosystem health by helping arthropods.

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    Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Minor – On Campus or Online

    Discover a valuable way to help understand how humans can use and conserve our natural resources.

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    Environmental Horticulture – Minor

    Provide solutions necessary to achieve aesthetically pleasing, functional, and environmentally sound outdoor spaces.

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    Food Industry Management Interdisciplinary Minor

    Provides a platform for students to integrate business principles with applied food management courses.

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    Horticulture – Minor

    Learn the application of scientific principles in the growing, marketing, processing, and utilizing of fruits, vegetables, flower and foliage plants, trees, shrubs, and turf grasses.

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    Organic Agriculture Interdisciplinary – Minor

    Study holistic methods for food production that promote and enhance agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity.

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    Organic Agriculture Interdisciplinary – Minor

    Learn the science of organic agriculture with additional courses specifically focused on organic agriculture production techniques, business management, marketing, and decision making.

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    Plant Health – Minor

    Apply the knowledge gained in biology courses to real world problems. Learn how microbes, insects, and weeds impact food production, urban landscapes, forests, rangelands, and other ecosystems.

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    Soil Resources and Conservation – Minor

    Through a fundamental understanding of soil science and management, gain knowledge and tools to help reverse soil erosion and degradation while sequestering carbon.

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    Soil Science – Minor

    Complement your major with a strong knowledge base in the principles and applications of soil science.

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    Food Manufacturing Safety and Sanitation – Online

    This course trains individuals in the food manufacturing industry to follow sound food safety practices and sanitation methods. Certify your organization and employees are up to date with Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

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    Horticulture and Human Health – Online

    This transdisciplinary graduate certificate program gives you the historical context and scientific understanding to better evaluate potential health impacts.

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    Seed Science and Technology

    Prepare for positions in the seed industry with a comprehensive overview of seed analysis and a scientific understanding of seed biology.

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    Teaching in Extension Certificate – Online

    Explore the ages and stages of learning, covering the full lifespan, youth through adult, to deliver effective instruction in a variety of settings across multiple age groups.

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    Urban Agriculture

    Learn how to critically examine the principles of green roof and urban horticulture. Understand how urban agriculture intersects with human health and wellness

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    Prepare for a career that requires specialized training in meat processing technology, product quality, microbiology and meat safety or for advanced studies in Meat Science or Food Safety.

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    Animal Nutrition

    Prepare for a career that requires specialized training in feeding and nutritional management of animals or for advanced studies in the field of animal nutrition.

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    Beef Feedlot Management

    Prepare for a career in the cattle feeding industry and associated allied industries.

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    Landscape Design and Contracting – Concentration

    Learn the designing and building process typically delivered by one company providing a turnkey of design services followed by construction implementation and management of the built project.

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    Horticultural Food Crops – Concentration

    Focus your studies on systems related to production of fruits and vegetables.

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    Horticulture Major – Controlled Environment Horticulture Concentration

    Build an understanding of the environmental/plant relationships required to produce quality greenhouse-grown products.

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  • Horticultural Science – Concentration

    Receive a solid foundation in the basic sciences and agricultural sciences leading to technical and scientific careers in laboratory, greenhouse, or field research.

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    Horticultural Business Management – Concentration

    Manage any horticulture business or market associated products, including the operation of garden centers, nurseries, fruit and vegetable production operations, greenhouses, or floral products outlets.

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    Soil Restoration and Conservation – Concentration

    Through a fundamental understanding of soil science and management, gain knowledge and tools to help reverse soil erosion and degradation while sequestering carbon.

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