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Environmental Sciences Program

Environmental Sciences Major and Minor
with concentrations in…

• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Policy
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Department of Food Science

Food Science Major and Minor
with concentrations in…

• Food, Health and the Environment
• Food Science and Technology

Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning

Environmental Design Major
with concentrations in…

• Horticultural Studies
• Landscape Studies
• Urban Studies
• Built Environment
• Landscape Architecture Major

Department of Microbiology

Microbiology Major and Minor
with emphases in…

• Medical Microbiology
• Genetics/Biotechnology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Pathology Minor

Department of Natural Resources Conservation

Building Materials and Wood Technology Major

Forestry Major and Minor
with tracks in…

• Forest Conservation
• Urban Forestry

Natural Resource Studies Major

Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation Major and Minor
with options in…

• Fisheries Option
• Wildlife Option

Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Plant and Soil Sciences Major and Minor
with concentrations in…

• General Plant Science
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Soil Science
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Turfgrass Management

Department of Resource Economics

Resource Economics Major
with options in…

• Managerial Economics in Food and Resource Industries
• Food Marketing Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
• Economics of Public Policy for Natural Resources and the Food System
• Agricultural Economics
• Consumer and Family Economics

Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Animal Science Major
with emphases in…

• Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary
• Animal Industries
• Equine Studies
• Animal Biotechnology

Students interested in the College of Natural Resources and the Environment but uncertain of a specific major can elect the NRE Undeclared Option while they explore the majors within the college.

Stockbridge School of Agriculture

(a two year school within the college)

• Arboriculture and Park Management Major
• Equine Industries Major
• Fruit and Vegetable Crops Major
• Horticulture Major
• Landscape Contracting Major
• Equine Studies Major
• Turfgrass Management Major