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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences provides an education in the science and business of life. Basic life sciences and animal, plant, and food sciences – not to mention environmental sciences, human health and nutrition, and economic development – are just some of the choices available to you as an undergraduate major. If your ultimate goal is to apply to professional medical schools such as veterinary medicine, physical therapy, dentistry, pharmacy, and graduate,  you will want to explore the excellent pre-health preparation offered in many of the college’s majors. Excellent faculty and academic advisors are eager to work with you. You will also find more than 30 student organizations and nationally-competitive teams in the college. The college offers the educational environment and learning experiences graduates need in order to develop skills for addressing the challenges facing society and the world today. You may work beside scientists in their laboratories or participate in internships with business or industry

Majors

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural sciences
  • Animal and poultry sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Community economic development
  • Crop and soil sciences
  • Dairy science
  • Environmental economics: Management and policy
  • Environmental horticulture
  • Environmental science
  • Exploring Life Sciences
  • Food and health systems economics
  • Food science and technology
  • Human nutrition, foods, and exercise
  • International trade and development
  • Landscape design and turfgrass science
  • Exercise and Health Sciences
  • Nutrition and dietetics
  • Plant science
  • Integrated agriculture technologies