Concentrations

Concentration Areas

The Agribusiness concentration prepares individuals to analyze, assess, and contribute to the ever-evolving, broadly-defined agribusiness industry by developing skills in management, marketing, economics, finance, policy, and economic analytics. 

The Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare concentration is designed for students who are interested in animal behavior and the welfare of animals in applied settings and want to expand their understanding of behavioral principles to improve the lives of animals and their caregivers.

The Applied Nutrition and Physical Activity concentration is designed for students with a science, health-related, community, or coaching/education background who wish to advance and expand their nutrition and physical activity knowledge and skills. 

The Education concentration is designed for individuals desiring to advance their teaching/learning, leadership, extension and communications skill sets in this dynamic and evolving field.

The Environmental Science concentration will provide students with the knowledge and skills to solve real-world environmental issues. As a student in this program, you will interact with faculty and professionals in the field. 

The Food Safety and Biosecurity concentration will build on a student’s knowledge of food safety, security, sanitation, and microbiology.

The Leadership Studies concentration prepares individuals with interdisciplinary skills to be well-rounded agricultural professionals, developing leaders, educators, and communicators to lead, teach and communicate about current agricultural issues facing society today. 

The Plant Science and Pest Management concentration will prepare students in agriculture-related roles to have a broader understanding of the industry, including issues concerning production, business, economics, communication, pest management, and regulations.