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CareersContactsBuildBusiness and PolicyMajors and CareersAgribusinessThis major prepares you for a career in the nation’sgrowing business of producing, processing, anddistributing food and fiber, in both traditionalagribusinesses and nonagricultural companies. It isjointly administered by the College of Agricultureand Life Sciences and Mays Business School.Financial Analyst/Planner, Lawyer, Banker,Business Developer, ConsultantAdvisor contact: agecoug@ag.tamu.eduAgricultural EconomicsWe expose students to a broad scope of issuesrelated to agriculture, food, and managerial andresource economics. Our major is designed forstudents interested in starting businesses, bankingand lending, real estate investment, public policy,or food marketing and trading.Investment Banker, Lawyer, Real Estate Agent,Loan Officer, Commodity Trader, Actuary RiskAnalyst, Business Owner, Sales RepresentativeAdvisor contact: agecoug@ag.tamu.eduUniversity Studies – Environmental BusinessThis degree features a unique combination ofenvironmental and ecological sciences coupledwith core business coursework. Students design anexperience suiting their professional needs to enterthe environmental industry.Public Relations or Public Service Professional,Environmental Project Manager, EnvironmentalConsultant, Business OwnerAdvisor contact: BESCadvisor@tamu.edu1Engineering and TechnologyMajors and CareersAgricultural Systems ManagementGraduates in Agricultural Systems Managementmanage people, money, and machines in the foodand agricultural industries. Our students focus onpractical experience in food-processing systems, watermanagement, machinery and power systems, electricalsystems, and electronics.Technical Support Specialist, Irrigation SystemsManager, Project Administrator, Staff ConsultantAdvisor contact: advising@baen.tamu.eduBiological and Agricultural EngineeringApply knowledge of physical and biological sciences,mathematics, and engineering principles to theproduction and processing of food and fiber, thepreservation and quality of water resources, andbiological systems and machinery.Environmental Engineer, Agricultural Engineer,Bioenergy Analyst, Food Process Engineer, Air QualitySpecialist, Mechanical Systems EngineerAdvisor contact: advising@baen.tamu.eduSpatial SciencesLearn to use computer-based technologies such asgeographic information systems (GIS), the GlobalPositioning System (GPS), and satellite remote sensing(RS) to influence decision making in business, science,and government. Enhance your problem-solvingand planning skills by using these technologies. Thisprogram is jointly administered with the College ofGeosciences.InnovateHomeland Security Analyst, Urban Land Manager,Geographic Information Systems Specialist, SoftwareDeveloper, GPS AnalystAdvisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.edu

Environment and ConservationMajors and CareersBioenvironmental SciencesThis interdisciplinary environmental degree equipsyou to play a direct role in developing solutionsto environmental problems. Students design anexperience in areas such as environmental hazards andregulations, alternative energy sources, environmentalsampling, and pathogens and plant diseases.Environmental Consultant, EnvironmentalInvestigator, Municipal Waste Manager, ScientificResearcher, Lawyer, Environmental Policy AnalystAdvisor contact: BESCadvisor@tamu.eduEcological RestorationPrepare for a career in the restoration or reclamationof damaged lands. This program provides a solidfoundation for a career or advanced degree inrestoration ecology, disturbed-land reclamation, ornatural resources management.Land Reclamation Specialist, EnvironmentalConsultant, Environmental Lawyer, ConservationSpecialist, Disaster Relief Planner, Scientific ResearcherAdvisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.eduEnvironmental StudiesThis interdisciplinary program provides insight into themajor societal forces influencing environmental issues.Students select courses involving politics, regulatoryagreements, and economics to guide their degree plan.Natural Resource/Environmental Policy Analyst,Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Energy Consultant,LawyerAdvisor contact: BESCadvisor@tamu.eduForestryPrepare to manage forests or conduct forest research,providing timber, water, wildlife, or recreation,through this program accredited by the Society ofAmerican Foresters. We provide advanced educationalexperiences for developing leaders in management,conservation, and restoration of the world’s diverseforests.Forestry Consultant, Conservation Specialist, TreeManagement Analyst, Extension SpecialistAdvisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.eduRenewPlant and Environmental Soil ScienceAs population increases, threatening the availability offood, fiber, and fuel, learn to develop innovative andsustainable approaches to economic crop productionand environmental protection. You can choosebetween an emphasis in crops or soil and water.Natural Resource Manager, Crop Protection Specialist,Agronomy Sales and Service Representative,Mine Reclamation Consultant, Plant Geneticist,Environmental Consultant, Soil and Water AnalystAdvisor contact: soilcropadvisor@tamu.eduRangeland Ecology and ManagementLearn how relationships between plants, soil, andwater impact sustainable and profitable landmanagementpractices. Students can choose to studyRanch Management or Rangeland Resources.Environmental Consultant, Game Warden, RangeManagement Specialist, Ranch Manager, LandManagement Consultant, Natural Resource PlannerAdvisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.eduRenewable Natural ResourcesThis major lets you design your expertise in naturalresources and ecology, wildlife, recreation, andwater. You can plan a career around natural resourcemanagement, social and public policy, or biophysicalsciences.Lawyer, Resource Inventory Analyst, EnvironmentalConsultant, Conservation Specialist, Game Warden,Regulatory Compliance Agent, Government AgentAdvisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.edu2

AgLifeSciences.tamu.eduFood, Animals, and PlantsMajors and CareersAnimal ScienceFrom medicine (veterinary or human) to animalmarketing, we equip our students with knowledgeand experience in animal breeding and genetics;equine, dairy, and meat science; animal nutrition; andphysiology of reproduction.Veterinarian/Doctor, Animal Geneticist, FoodSafety Inspector, Ranch Manager, Meat Scientist,Reproduction ScientistAdvisor contact: anscadvisor@tamu.eduEntomologySome of the world’s toughest problems in human andanimal health and food production can be solved byentomologists. We offer career paths to public health,livestock and crop management, and entrepreneurship— all through studying insects.Regulatory Entomologist, Pest Management Specialist,Agrochemical Industry Manager, Veterinarian,BiologistAdvisor contact: entomain@tamu.eduFood Science and TechnologyThis exciting major prepares you to develop new foodproducts, design innovative processing technologies,improve the nutritional value of foods, and enhancethe safety of our food supply. Choose between a FoodScience option and an Industry option.Food Product Developer, Quality Assurance Manager,Food Chemist, Food Marketer, Research Scientist,Processing Plant ManagerPoultry SciencePoultry, including meat and eggs, is a major commodity.Graduates finish with knowledge of bird production,processing, business management, and researchdevelopments in genetics and physiology.Veterinarian/Doctor, Poultry Scientist, DiseaseManagement Specialist, Animal Nutritionist, Food &Grocer Supplier/ Distributor, Quality Control OfficerAdvisor contact: advisor@poultry.tamu.eduTurfgrass ScienceCreate and care for athletic fields and recreation areasas well as green spaces around homes and businesses.Be part of a dynamic industry through a career in theresearch, production, or management of turfgrass.Golf Course Superintendent, Sports Field Manager,Commercial Landscaper, Grass ImprovementResearcher, Sales and Service Representative, SodProduction SpecialistAdvisor contact: soilcropadvisor@tamu.eduWildlife and Fisheries SciencesOur studies are dedicated to discovering and conservingbiodiversity and natural resources and managingecological systems. Students choose to study AquaticEcology and Conservation, Wildlife Ecology andConservation, or Vertebrate Zoology. Courses combinea sound mixture of ecological theory and managementprinciples.Veterinarian/Doctor, Wildlife Manager, Game Warden,Conservation Scientist, Wildlife and/or FisheriesBiologist, Ecologist, Environmental ConsultantAdvisor contact: wfscprograms@tamu.eduAdvisor contact: nfsc@tamu.eduHorticultureWith a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture,you can emphasize science and biotechnology ormanage a farm or greenhouse. With a Bachelor of Artsdegree, you can choose a more artistic career path,from designing corporate interiorscapes to planningwedding receptions.Plant Geneticist, Event Planner, Floral or LandscapeDesigner, “Green Industry” Consultant, VineyardManager, Horticultural TherapistAdvisor contact: hortadvisor@tamu.edu3Improve

CareersContactsSolveMedicine, Health, and SciencesMajors and CareersBiochemistryStudy life from the molecular level to the most complexorganisms, and learn how to improve health, fightdisease, and work toward scientific breakthroughs in allareas of the life sciences.Doctor, Pharmacist, Biochemist, Microbiologist,Medical ResearcherAdvisor contact: ugradadv@tamu.eduGeneticsStudy the building blocks of heredity and theirinfluence, from molecules to populations, and prepareto have a profound impact on human affairs in thisrapidly developing field.Doctor, Geneticist, Cell Biologist, Medical ResearcherAdvisor contact: ugradadv@tamu.eduNutritional SciencesGain a comprehensive knowledge of the biological andsocial sciences involved in food and human nutritionthat optimize our health and well-being. Choose fromthree degree tracks: General Nutrition, Molecular andExperimental, and the Didactic Program in Dietetics.People and ConnectionsMajors and CareersAgricultural Communications and JournalismOne of the few programs of its kind in the nation,this major focuses on writing, editing, publicationsproduction, public relations, and web communications.Graduates are prepared for a career in any media.News Anchor, Public Relations Manager, AdvertisingCopy Writer, Editor, Photographer, BroadcastJournalist, Graphic/Web DesignerAdvisor contact: alecleader@aged.tamu.eduAgricultural Leadership and DevelopmentFocused on people, this major provides study inleadership and the human dimension of the agricultureindustry. Students can combine our foundation inhuman relation skills in agriculture with elements ofbusiness, multiculturalism, policy, technology, andbiological sciences.Lawyer, Sales Executive, Public Relations, PublicService, Community Service (nonprofit) Agent,Leadership ConsultantAdvisor contact: alecleader@aged.tamu.eduAgricultural ScienceStudents choose coursework from four general areas(Animal Science, Agricultural Systems, Plant and SoilScience, and Agricultural Economics) to pair witheducation courses that are offered in conjunction withthe College of Education and Human Development.You will be certified as a teacher in the state of Texasand prepared to help fill the need for agriculturalscience teachers nationwide.Agricultural Science Teacher, Extension Agent, TeacherAdvisor contact: alecleader@aged.tamu.eduDoctor, Dietitian, Corporate Wellness Specialist,Community Outreach Specialist, PharmaceuticalSalespersonAdvisor contact: nfsc@tamu.eduForensic and Investigative SciencesLearn how to use the life sciences, from DNA toecology, to analyze crime scene evidence or solvemysteries in industrial, regulatory, or medical settings.Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Investigator,Homeland Security Officer, Lawyer, ForensicResearcher, FBI AgentAdvisor contact: entomain@tamu.edu4Inspire

Community DevelopmentPrepare to address social and economic issues inmetropolitan centers, urban fringe areas, and ruralsettings by learning to balance development andenvironmental conservation while improving acommunity’s quality of life.International Community Development Specialist,State or Local Government Administrator, YouthAgency Program Leader, Counselor, County ExtensionAgent, Strategic Planning ConsultantAdvisor contact: rptsadvisor@ag.tamu.eduRecreation, Park and Tourism SciencesWith a focus on improving community life, thismajor prepares you for a career in creating parks,tourism attractions, green spaces, youth developmentprograms, and family sports and recreation facilities.Community Recreation Planner, Resort or HotelManager, Eco-Tourism and Adventure Tourism Planner,State or National Park Manager, Event Planner, CampDirectorAdvisor contact: rptsadvisor@ag.tamu.eduUniversity Studies – Leadership StudiesThis interdisciplinary major lets you customizecourses to suit your career goals. Students combine afoundation in leadership theory and practice with twoexpertise areas or minors. Prepare to lead the field inyour chosen profession.Nonprofit work, Lawyer, Public Service, Military,Business OwnerAdvisor contact: alecleader@aged.tamu.eduFor More InformationAcademic Dean’s OfficeTexas A&M University600 John Kimbrough Blvd., Suite 515College Station, TX 77843-2402979-845-3712AgLifeSciences.tamu.edufacebook.com/aglifesciencestwitter.com/aglifesciencesTexas A&M University has a strong institutional commitment to theprinciple of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admission to Texas A&MUniversity and any of its sponsored programs is open to all qualifiedindividuals.College of Agriculture andLife Sciences DepartmentsAgricultural Economicsagecon.tamu.eduAgricultural Leadership, Education, andCommunicationsalec.tamu.eduAnimal Scienceanimalscience.tamu.eduBiochemistry and Biophysicsbiochemistry.tamu.eduBiological and Agricultural Engineeringbaen.tamu.eduEcosystem Science and Managementessm.tamu.eduEntomologyinsects.tamu.eduHorticultural Scienceshortsciences.tamu.eduNutrition and Food Sciencenfs.tamu.eduPlant Pathology and Microbiologyplantpathology.tamu.eduPoultry Scienceposc.tamu.eduRecreation, Park and Tourism Sciencesrpts.tamu.eduSoil and Crop Sciencessoilcrop.tamu.eduWildlife and Fisheries Scienceswfsc.tamu.eduTexas A&M does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s disabilityand complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 andthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its admissions, accessibility,treatment, and employment of students in its programs and activities.