The Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Sciences Career Focus Area is designed for students who want a career in these areas. Students who join this career focus are likely to be working with animals (domesticated or wild), plants (research or agriculture), farming businesses, and more.
Career Motivator: Physical Skill & Analyzing
- Wants to see practical results from their work
- Wants to understand and predict physical and biological phenomena and practices
- Likes a physical or outdoor component
- Wants to see practical results from their work
Careers/Post Graduate Opportunities
While far from comprehensive, the career pathways below can serve as a reference point to start brainstorming common career outcomes in Integrated Studies. To learn more about what you can do with your major, schedule an appointment with a Career Coach at Career Design Services. For all other questions, talk to an Integrated Studies Advisor.
- Horticulturist
- AgriBusiness Ranch Management
- Agriculture Financial Advisor
- Safety and Quality Manager
- Nutrition Services Aid
- Conservation Planner
- Public Health Education
- Environmentalist
- Veterinary Assistant
Applicable Course Subjects
ADVS, APEC, ASTE, AV, BENG, BIOL, CEE, CHEM, ECN, ENVS, GEO, GEOG, LAEP, MATH, OPDD**, PHYS, RAM, PSC, TESY, WATS, WILD
Popular Courses in Agriculture & Natural Resources*
| Prefix | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADVS 3200 | Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology | 3 |
| ADVS 3000 | Animal Health and Hygiene | 3 |
| APEC 3010 | Intro to Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness | 3 |
| APEC 3012 | Intro to Natural Resource & Regional Economics | 3 |
| ASTE 3030 | Metal Welding Processes & Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
| ASTE 3050 | Technical and Professional Communication Principles | 3 |
| ASTE 3440 | Science, Technology, and Modern Society | 3 |
| BIOL 3030 | Genetics and Society | 3 |
| BIOL 3500 | Plagues, Pests, and People | 3 |
| BIOL 4040 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology | 3 |
| CHEM 3650 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| ENVS 3010 | Fundamentals of Natural Resource & Environmental Policy | 3 |
| ENVS 3300 | Fundamentals of Recreation Resources Management | 3 |
| ENVS 3600 | Living with Wildlife | 3 |
| ENVS 4000 | Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| GEO 3100 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
| GEO 3150 | Energy in the Twenty-first Century | 3 |
| GEO 3300 | Geology of the World's Oceans | 3 |
| PHYS 3150 | Energy in the Twenty-first Century | 3 |
| PHYS 3010 | Space Exploration from Earth to the Solar System | 3 |
| PHYS 3020 | Great Scientists | 3 |
| PHYS 3030 | The Universe | 3 |
| PSC 3100 | Soils and Civilization | 3 |
| PSC 4900 | Hydroponics | 2 |
| WATS 3700 | Fundamentals of Watershed Science | 3 |
| WILD 3300 | Wildlife Behavior | 3 |
| WILD 4000 | Principles of Rangeland Management | 3 |
*Note, many classes require pre-requisites within this focus area.
Potential Career Pathways by Courses and Subjects
Courses listed below may not be offered every semester. This is not a complete list of courses students can take in this focus area. Meet with an Integrated Studies Advisor to select the best courses for your academic and career goals. For course descriptions, more details on prerequisites, or a course overview, see the USU General Catalog or the USU Syllabus Tracker.
Agribusiness – Ranch Management: ECN, APEC, ADVS, ASTE, ENVS
| Prefix | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECN 3400 | Introduction to Global Economic Institutions and Business Environment | 3 |
| APEC 3012 | Introduction to Natural Resource Economics | 3 |
| ADVS 3000 | Animal Health and Hygiene | 3 |
| ASTE 3050 | Technical and Professional Communication Principles | 3 |
Environmental Planner, Environmental Management, Environmental Science/Sustainability, etc: APEC, ENVS, GEO, LAEP, WILD, WATS
| Prefix | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APEC 5560 | Natural Resource and Environmental Economics | 3 |
| ENVS 3010 | Natural Resource and Environmental Policy | 3 |
| GEO 3100 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
Recreation Administration, Wildlife Biologist, Conservation Officer, Park Ranger, etc.: RAM, BIOL, WILD, WATS
| Prefix | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 3300 | Geology of the World's Oceans | 3 |
| WATS 3000 | Oceanography | 3 |
| WILD 3600 | Advanced Plant Identification and Terminology | 3 |
*Note, some careers may require secondary licensure or additional schooling.
**Courses may have program restrictions.