Interdisciplinary Programs
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Agricultural & Food Systems
The AFS BS-degree program prepares students for success in various agricultural and food production disciplines. It offers five majors:
- Agricultural Technology and Production Management
- Agricultural Education
- Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
- Agricultural and Food Business Economics
- Agriculture and Food Security
These majors focus on building a strong foundation in agricultural sciences and require a related internship.
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Integrated Plant Science
Our IPS BS-degree program focuses on fundamental plant science, equipping students for success in various professional fields or further graduate studies. The program offers six major options:
Molecular Plant Sciences
The MPS doctoral program incorporates plant physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, and is considered one of the top programs in the world. The interdepartmental curriculum is led by faculty members from the CAHNRS Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, and the Institute of Biological Chemistry, as well as in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Biosciences, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. Graduate students study with some of the best minds in America to understand the characteristics and mechanisms of plants. They use this knowledge to develop life-saving medicines, keep our food safe, and evolve agricultural systems to feed the world.