Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (BS)

Program Overview

The Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (BS) program at the University of Connecticut is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to tailor their education to their interests in agriculture, environmental sciences, or health. Students can choose from a wide range of courses in multiple departments to create a personalized program that meets their educational and career goals. The program requires a minimum of 24 credits in CAHNR departments, including at least 3 credits from each of four distinct departments. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in diverse fields including agriculture, health, environmental sciences, research, and education.

Program Outline

Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (BS) - University of Connecticut

Degree Overview:

• Interdisciplinary major
for students interested in broad training in agricultural, environmental, and/or health sciences.
• Personalized program
based on student's educational and career goals, developed in collaboration with advisors.
• Coursework includes:
both introductory and advanced material from multiple departments in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, along with prerequisite and related knowledge from other disciplines.
• Minimum 24 credits required
to declare this major.

Outline:

• Biology:
Select 4 credits from a list of introductory biology courses.
• Chemistry:
Select 4 credits from a list of introductory chemistry courses.
• Additional Science or Mathematics:
One course (minimum 3 credits) from BIOL, CHEM, ERTH, MARN, or PHYS, or an additional MATH or STAT course beyond general education requirements.
• Introductory Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources:
Two 1000-level courses (3 credits each) representing two different CAHNR departments.
• 36 Credit Group:
Meet all the requirements listed under the 36 Credit requirements for all CAHNR majors, which must include at least 24 credits (combined total) from CAHNR departments.
• Career Statement:
Submit a statement describing how coursework relates to desired career. This statement and courses for the major must be approved by advisor and College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Associate Dean to confirm the final Plan of Study.

Careers:

Opportunities in diverse fields including agriculture, health, environmental sciences, research, and education.

Other:

• Students must meet University General Education Requirements and College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Degree Requirements.
• A minor in Agricultural Biotechnology is available.