Undergraduate Programs

Become an expert on the economics of delivering food and water to the world. You'll study everything related to food production and the use of water resources from seeds to sales, from farms to factories, and from turf to transport to table.

Learn how to use technology and modern production techniques to enhance food safety and security, while building management and business skills. Students who want to inspire future generations can pursue an agricultural education certification.

Transform your interest in animals into a rewarding career by exploring how animals, science and business can work together to further industry, education, and environmental and human health. You may choose to specialize in animal industry, equine, race track industry, or science pre-professional studies.

Find ways to use living cells and biological processes to develop products and technologies to feed and clothe a growing population and fight disease. You may choose to specialize in applied biotechnology, food and beverage fermentation, or industrial plant and microbial biotechnology.

Bridge the gap between data science and technology by combining biological, physical and data sciences with technology. You'll implement new ideas, approaches and technologies to address global challenges related to our food, water and energy resources.

Solve resource challenges by using your interest in engineering, science and technology to overcome drought, disease, famine and flooding. You may choose to specialize in controlled environment agriculture, water resources, data analytics, digital agriculture, or  pre-medical/pre-health to prepare for medical school.

Become an expert on the economics of managing environmental and water resources. You'll study everything related to the use of the resources our natural world offers as you seek to find solutions at the intersection of science, politics, laws and our environment.

Turn your passion for the environment into a career focused on improving the quality of our air, water and land. You will choose one of the following areas for in-depth study: biosphere; soil, air and water; leadership, sustainability and communications; or physical and chemical dynamics.

Become a leader in the global fashion market. You’ll learn how to combine strategic thinking with the latest innovations in science and technology. This major may be a good fit for you if you’re interested in design, consumer trends and sustainable fashion.

Improve the quality of life for individuals and families with a degree in family studies and human development. You'll gain insight into human behavior and learn how to build stronger, healthier relationships among families and across communities.

Find new ways to prevent and treat disease and turn these discoveries into life-saving innovations. You may choose to specialize in food safety and consumer health, plant pathology and microbiology, environmental microbiology, microbial genomics and biotechnology, or medical microbiology.

Seek out new ways to overcome environmental and human pressures that affect our natural resources. You may specialize in conservation biology; ecology, management and restoration of rangelands; fisheries conservation and management; global change ecology and management; watershed management and ecohydrology; or wildlife conservation and management.

Make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities as you optimize food science for ultimate wellbeing. Our program equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel in dietetics, food product development, disease prevention, sports nutrition, and more.

Improve the health, physical performance and quality of life of individuals. You’ll gain a strong foundation in nutrition, exercise and behavioral sciences, and will be ready for a career in nutrition and fitness coaching, community health and wellness, and more.

Prevent disease and advance healthy living through better nutrition.

Gain a deep understanding of how personal beliefs, values and lifestyles influence how we save, invest and prepare for the future. You'll be well-prepared to meet financial planner certification standards and to find work in financial planning and wealth management.

Advance discoveries that enable the world's population to grow more with fewer resources. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of biology, chemistry, physics and math that you can apply to cutting-edge plant science research including biotechnology and plant breeding.

Become a leader in the global retailing marketplace. You'll study a wide array of retailing and consumer behavior topics and learn how to apply what you learn to a variety of retail businesses including storefronts, catalog, internet, services firms and other enterprises that support retailers.

Discover innovative plant systems that maximize production, conserve resources and minimize environmental damage. You may specialize in controlled environment agriculture, urban horticulture, agronomy, or fresh produce safety as you focus on creating plant-based solutions to feed, clothe and fuel the world's population.

Explore and protect animal health and strengthen the bond between humans and animals. You'll pair a solid foundation in modern and advanced biology with an applied focus on the health and welfare of animals.