Combines three critical aspects of our survival into an academic program leading to careers in production or public service. The program includes teacher certification coursework leading to the preparation of educators in Family and Consumer Sciences but also offers other avenues for working with families as well as the agriculture and food industries.

The Industry emphasis is available to community college transfer students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in a specialized agricultural technology area. Credit for courses in the specialized agricultural technology area will be awarded only from departmentally approved AAS programs that have articulation agreements on file with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

The Ornamental Horticulture emphasis can help prepare you for careers in many fields, from golf courses and greenhouses to environmental agencies and corporations. You'll have the opportunity to study ornamental plants, turf grasses, soils, and landscape design, gaining knowledge that could apply to retail centers, wholesale growers, residential yards, commercial landscapes, and more.

In the animal science program, you'll explore topics like animal nutrition, reproductive physiology, genetics, health management, and the marketing and production of animal products. You'll have the opportunity to study basic business and management practices. This knowledge can support career paths in areas such as ranch operations, extension services, agricultural sales, regulatory agencies and technical consulting.

As an Equine Studies major, you'll explore horsemanship, equine health, reproduction, and nutrition through hands-on courses. You'll gain experience that can support opportunities in areas like ranch work, veterinary clinics, equine sales, and the pharmaceutical industry. This background may lead to paths such as stable management, horse training, riding instruction, veterinary support, or equine-assisted therapy.