The Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC) degree in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources provides an opportunity for students to complete concentrations in five different areas – Agricultural Education, Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communications and Agriculture Sciences.

Completion of the Agricultural Education concentration leads to certification by the Tennessee Department of education and a license to teach agriculture in one of Tennessee’s public schools and is also transferable to other states. 

The Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC) degree in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources provides an opportunity for students to complete concentrations in five different areas – Agricultural Education, Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communications and Agriculture Sciences.

The Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC) degree in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources provides an opportunity for students to complete concentrations in five different areas – Agricultural Education, Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communications and Agriculture Sciences.

The Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC) degree in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources provides an opportunity for students to complete concentrations in five different areas – Agricultural Education, Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communications and Agriculture Sciences.

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Leadership, Education and Communication degree provides an opportunity for students to complete concentrations in four different areas – Agricultural Education, Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Leadership, and Agriculture Sciences. These concentrations prepare graduates for careers in both formal and non-formal education.

Animal Science is a diverse and fascinating blend of applied and basic life sciences, ultimately focused on enhancing the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of the domestic animal industries. The Animal Industries concentration is a rigorous science-based program that emphasizes agricultural business, economics and interpersonal communication skills. 

Animal Science is a diverse and fascinating blend of applied and basic life sciences, ultimately focused on enhancing the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of the domestic animal industries. The Bioscience Concentration is a rigorous science-based program that emphasizes the physical (e.g., chemistry, physics, mathematics) and biological (biology, microbiology, and ecology) sciences.  Students will apply the knowledge of these disciplines in learning animal anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, health and well being.

Animal Science is a diverse and fascinating blend of applied and basic life sciences, ultimately focused on enhancing the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of the domestic animal industries. The Pre-Veterinary (Pre-Professional) Concentrations are extremely rigorous science-based programs that emphasize the physical (e.g., chemistry, physics, mathematics) and biological (biology, microbiology, and ecology) sciences.  Students will apply the knowledge of these disciplines in learning animal anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, health and well being. 

The Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) Concentration emphasizes the skills needed to manage the sophisticated technological systems that are increasingly essential to modern agricultural production.

This BS degree in Environmental and Soil Sciences provides students with a strong grounding in basic sciences and technology, and the Construction Science concentration includes skills to prepare them for careers in the construction industry which is becoming increasing more technology driven.

Environmental scientists study land, soil, and water resources, and their role in natural and managed ecosystems, often working to remove the hazards that affect people, wildlife, and their environments. Understanding the issues involved in protecting the environment—degradation, conservation, recycling, climate change, and renewal energy—is central to the work of environmental scientists.

The Land Surveying Concentration emphasizes the skills needed to manage the sophisticated technological systems that are increasingly essential to modern agricultural production, soil science, and land surveying.

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to be successful in off-road vehicle business (agriculture, recreation, construction, landscape, etc.), wildlife management, or employment with off-road vehicle equipment and material suppliers.

Soil Scientists are trained to understand and manage soil and other natural resources such as water, including soil and water conservation issues, land use concerns, best management practices for urban and rural lands, waste disposal, and reclamation of disturbed lands. The Soil Science Concentration in the Environmental and Soil Sciences major is challenging, science-based and emphasizes soils and their long-term use, conservation, and productivity. 

Students majoring in Food and Agricultural Business study the structure and function of markets within the global economic system with emphasis on the agri-food sector. Students also study principles for decision making by business managers, consumers, policy makers, and others within that system. 

If you are interested in the designing your own program for the Food Science and Technology curriculum with assistance from an advisor  you can use this concentration.

This curriculum is designed for students planning on applying to the UT Memphis Pharmacy program. The prerequisites required for that program are included in the curriculum.

If you are interested in a professional career in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physician’s assistant, etc. then you can enroll in our Pre-Professional Concentration that will allow you to obtain a B.S. degree in Food Science while completing the prerequisite courses necessary for your professional option.

If you are interested in the quality and safety of food, have a special interest in science or engineering and would like an opportunity to work almost anywhere in the world, then you should consider majoring in food science and technology.

Forest Resources Management is the planning, administration, and management of a wide variety of forest resources to provide environmental and economic benefits for society including wood, wildlife, special forest products, water, and recreation opportunities.

The wildland recreation concentration prepares students to work in natural resource based park and recreation settings on private and public lands, including local, state, and national parks and other state and federal agencies and private or non-profit organizations providing outdoor recreation opportunities.

This major prepares students to assist in the process of balancing economic and environmental tradeoffs within a variety of careers in both the private and public sectors. The curriculum combines coursework in natural and environmental sciences, economics, business, and policy, allowing sufficient flexibility for students to tailor their program to their individual interests and career goals.

The bioenergy concentration is intended for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the quickly-expanding biofuels and bioenergy fields.

The biotechnology concentration is designed for students wishing to pursue advanced degrees in plant molecular biology and biotechnology and/or careers in the plant biotechnology industry.

Horticulture Science and Production is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for production, management and marketing of horticultural crops.

Landscape Design and Construction is one of six concentrations in the Plant Sciences Department. Courses in basic landscape design are followed in sequence as a student is exposed to fundamentals, landscape graphics, construction, plant identification, estimating, advanced and computer-aided design.

Organic production, a concentration of study in the Plant Sciences Department, integrates plant science with soil science, agricultural economics, entomology, ecology and plant pathology to give students the knowledge and skills needed for production and management of organic cropping systems.

Public horticulturists are the people who write gardening books and magazine articles, host gardening radio or television shows, and coordinate educational programs at botanical gardens or Master Gardener programs through the Extension Service. Public horticulturists also manage public gardens, parks, and greenways, and they ensure that our nation is conserving plants through managed plant collections and plant exploration research in undeveloped countries.

Turfgrass Science and Management combines science, art and creativity to develop and maintain a natural surface that is aesthetically pleasing and sturdy enough to play on. Turf is used for many sports, played for fun or health, or played professionally: football, baseball, soccer, golf, and other sports. Most turf is used in home lawn situations for looks and recreation.

Wildlife and fisheries science is the application of ecological knowledge to populations of vertebrate animals and their plant and animal associates in a manner that strikes a balance between the needs of populations and the needs of people.

The curriculum provides training for biologists interested in ensuring the health of wildlife and fisheries populations to help conserve wild species, and to protect domestic animals and humans from diseases spread by wildlife.   Emphasis is placed on population-level management (rather than rehabilitation of individual animals).