Students who wish to be involved in an agricultural business dealing with agricultural crops or supplies. Students who desire a career in agricultural science and biotechnology, and thus need an undergraduate curriculum that will prepare them for the postgraduate training that is usually required for such careers. Students who are interested in environmental quality related to the production of agricultural crops. To see current data on employment opportunities and internships available to Nebraska graduates and students, click here . Students may select one of these areas in which to study or may combine courses from more than one of the areas.
Considerable flexibility is offered in designing the course program.
The following basic courses are required for the agronomy major. In addition, students in the agronomy major must select and meet the requirements of one of the options, depending upon their particular needs and interests. Consult your advisor regarding which courses fulfill this requirement. 128 Return to the Top of the Page Integrated Crop Management Option Students selecting integrated crop management option are preparing themselves for a broad range of employment opportunities related to crop production and soil management. They include crop consulting, fertilizer and agricultural chemical sales, seed production and sales, farm management, and farming.