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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Major in agriculture and natural resources at UD: youtube.com/watch?v=Z5e6BTQq_EQ
Feed the world. Protect the planet.
In this interdiscplinary major, students regularly engage with faculty from each of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources' four departments. You'll take part in hands-on experiences, research opportunities and make connections across communities and industry. There has never been a more immediate and pressing need for agriculture and natural resource professionals than now. The field needs professionals to educate others, and address real-world problems of feeding the world and protecting the planet. With a working farm right on main campus, students have unparalleled access to a 350-acre classroom, where they gain practical experience by actively testing their knowledge in real-world settings.
AREAS OF STUDY
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Animals, Science and Society
Crop Science
Statistics
Insects and Society
Food for Thought
Economics of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Soil Science
Landscape Architecture
CAREER OPTIONS
- Cooperative Extension Agent
- Agricultural Educator
- Agricultural Sales
- Farm Manager
- Agribusiness Manager
- Crop Consultant
- Animal Care and Training Consultant
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Agricultural Education
- Wildlife Ecology
- Agriculture and Applied Economics
- Animal Science
- Plant Science
- Environmental Education
- Business Administration
What’s special about this program?
Students in the major experience all that the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has to offer. By choosing courses in animal and food sciences; applied economics and statistics; entomology and wildlife ecology; and plant and soil sciences, students gain practical experience in the various subjects that make up the field of agriculture and natural resources. Students have flexibility in their curriculum, allowing them to sample different areas while making them appealing to employers looking for graduates with diverse backgrounds in agriculture and natural resources.
Get Involved
Ag Ambassadors
Agricultural College Council (AgCC)
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity (AGR)
Alpha Zeta (AZ)
American Society of Landscape Architects Student Chapter
Animal Science Club
Beekeeping Club
Blue Hen Birding
Collegiate 4-H
Collegiate FFA
Entomology Club
Equestrian Team
Food Marketing Club
Food Recovery Network
Food Science Club
Horticulture Club
Hydroponics Club
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS)
Pre-Veterinary Club
Philadelphia Flower Show Club
Sigma Alpha Sorority (SA)
Students for the Environment
The Wildlife Society
| APEC150 | Economics of Agriculture & Natural Resources |
| AGRI130 | Understanding Today’s Agriculture |
| APEC135 | Introduction to Data Analysis |
| MATH115, MATH221, MATH231, or MATH241 | |
| First Year Seminar | |
| Breadth Requirement (1/4) | |
| APEC100 | Sustainable Development |
| ENWC201 or ENWC205 | Wildlife Conservation and Ecology or Insects and Society |
| CHEM103 & CHEM133 | General Chemistry |
| ENGL110 | First-Year Writing |
| Breadth Requirement (2/4) |
| AGRI224 | One Health |
| ANFS101 | Animals, Science and Society* or Breadth Requirement (3/4) |
| AGRI100 | Organic and Sustainable Farming |
| PLSC204 | Introduction to Soil Science |
| STAT200 | Basic Statistical Practice |
| ANFS102 | Food for Thought* or Breadth Requirement (3/4) |
| APEC212 | Food Retailing and Consumer Behavior |
| BISC207 & BISC217 | Introductory Biology I |
| Oral Communication Requirement | |
| PLSC151 | Introduction to Crop Science |
| 300-Level CANR Course | |
| 300-Level CANR Course | |
| 300-Level CANR Course | |
| 300-Level CANR Course | |
| LARC202 or LARC232 | History of Landscape Architecture: Pre-History to Early 20th Century; History of Landscape Architecture: Mid-19th Century to Present |
| PLSC270 | Biotechnology: Science and Socioeconomic Issues |
| GEOG152 | Climate and Life |
| Multicultural Requirement | |
| Written Communication Requirement | |
| Free Elective (1/7) |
| 400-Level CANR Course (DLE Requirement) | |
| 400-Level CANR Course (DLE Requirement if not previously completed.) | |
| 400-Level CANR Course | |
| 400-Level CANR Course | |
| AGRI400 | Senior Capstone in Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| Free Elective (2/7) | |
| Free Elective (3/7) | |
| Free Elective (4/7) | |
| Free Elective (5/7) | |
| Free Elective (6/7) | |
| Free Elective (7/7) |
