Areas of Specialization

Classes taken in the chosen TS area are intended to provide a student with specific technical skills in an area of their interest which they will then apply to a chosen AS. For example, a student interested in precision agriculture or Ag data management could choose the GIS and Technology Support TS and then apply this to the Crop Production AS to encompass data collection, mapping and analysis functions that occur in modern day farming. Similarly, a student could choose the Agricultural Economics & Policy TS and then apply this knowledge to the Soil Use and Water Management or Animal Production Systems AS where they would then be well versed in Ag related policy and laws dealing with nutrient runoff (e.g. the P index) or waste handling (e.g. CAFO), respectively. Students who don't find a TS or AS that fits their career goals do have the option of working with their advisor to develop an individualized concentration for one of these areas (not both). 

Technical Specialization (TS)

Agricultural Economics & Policy

Applied Plant Biology

GIS and Technology Support

Sampling, Testing and Analysis

Agricultural Business Management

Individualized*

Applied Specialization (AS)

Crop Production

Animal Production Systems (minor)

Soil Use and Water Management

Pest Management (minor)

Individualized*

*individualized curricula are developed together with a student's advisor and are subject to approval by the AES steering committee.

(minor) indicates that there is an approved minor for this AS. Click this link to view minor sheet.