Academics: Programs of Study: Undergraduate Degree Programs
Agriscience and Environmental Systems
- Interdisciplinary
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA)
- UGA Bulletin: Major Requirements
- Campus: Tifton
- UGA Career Center: Career Choices
Requirements
The agriscience and environmental systems major prepares students for successful careers in agricultural production, food systems management and environmental systems. Students will learn the biology of plants and animals, new technologies that can be applied to plant and animal production systems, the fundamentals of water quality and resource management, the application of technologies to add value to agricultural commodities, and the fundamentals of business management and marketing. Students in agriscience and environmental systems will learn from University of Georgia scientists who are actively engaged in research related to this major. Students will learn through practical application and experience in course laboratories, in research facilities, and in actual agribusiness settings.
Career Opportunities
A wide range of career opportunities await graduates of the Agriscience and Environmental Systems majors. Employment opportunities are available in agribusiness management, sales and service, as extension agents, as farm managers, in finance, education, and research. Students may also find employment with environmental consulting firms, or in governmental agencies. Qualified students may pursue advanced degrees leading toward the M. S. and ultimately the Ph.D.