Degree Programs Offered within the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS)
CAAS consists of four academic departments: Agriculture, Human Sciences, Advanced Technologies, and the Center for Biotechnology.
(1) Agriculture: The Department of Agriculture equips students with skills in scientific research, education, and agricultural leadership. Its curriculum spans disciplines including agronomy, soil science, plant pathology, agricultural economics, and agribusiness.
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal/Poultry Science (3+1 Program with MSU)
- Agricultural Sciences with concentrations in:
- Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal Sciences and Pre-Veterinary
- General Agriculture
- Natural Resources and Environmental Science
- Plant, Soil, and Horticultural Sciences
Graduate Degree Programs (Master of Science):
- Agronomy (Thesis Track Only)
- Agronomy Professional (Online, Non-Thesis Track)
- Animal Science (Thesis Track Only)
- Agricultural Economics (Thesis and Non-Thesis Track)
- Agricultural Extension Education (Online, Non-Thesis Only)
(2) Human Sciences: Focused on human development, health, and well-being, the Department of Human Sciences prepares students to impact families and communities through educational, nutritional, and developmental services.
Degree Programs:
- Human Development and Family Science
- Food, Nutrition, and Community Health Sciences (FNCHS)
(3) Advanced Technology: The Department of Advanced Technologies combines engineering, technology, and applied sciences under the STEM umbrella to prepare students for high-demand technical fields.
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Science with concentrations in:
- Bio-Medical Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Geospatial Engineering Technology
- Natural Resource Management
- Radiation Technology/Health Physics
- Nuclear Engineering Technology
- Medical Radiologic Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Automation Technology
Graduate Degree Programs:
- Master of Science in Applied Science and Technology
- Master of Science in Workforce Education Leadership (Online, Joint with Mississippi State University)
(4) Center for Biotechnology: The Center for Biotechnology trains students in genetic engineering and molecular biology, preparing them for careers in research, industry, and further academic study.
Graduate Degree Program:
- Master of Science in Biotechnology