In this major, students learn environmentally sound approaches to keeping plants healthy and safe from pests and disease. Students get perspectives from experts in agronomy, entomology, forestry, horticulture and plant pathology. Students can shape their studies to their interests and take advantage of opportunities for gaining practical experience. Graduates are prepared for careers in many areas or for working on advanced degrees. This major is designed for students who choose to study away from the Ames campus.
Graduates pursue careers in agricultural business, industry, agencies, and farming.
PSA is an interdisciplinary major with an emphasis on social sciences. It prepares students for careers with public and private agencies concerned with public services in rural and agricultural areas. Zoology Students in the zoology curriculum obtain a foundation in animal biology that provides preparation for medical or veterinary school, graduate study in the life sciences, or technical positions in clinical and research laboratories. The agricultural extension education curriculum is offered as a secondary major for students who desire to work in extension. The curriculum supplements the agricultural base of the students' primary majors with professional courses designed to help graduates plan, conduct and evaluate extension programs.