With an individualized Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, you can pursue one of two areas of specialization:Â Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences or Entomology.
Through this individualized bachelor’s program, students learn about factors that affect the productivity and quality of our environment. A solid background of agriculture ecosystems, management and sustainability give our students the skills to provide recommendations for production systems that consider ethics and social responsibility.
At the core of our curriculum is plant and soil sciences, animal production, and agribusiness management. Students will customize their degree by choosing a technical and agricultural concentration.
Technical Concentration (TC) areas:
Agricultural Ecosystem Emphasis (AEE) areas:
In our Entomology individualized program, you will learn all about insects - from their molecules to their ecosystems with a customized curriculum based on your specific interests and career goals.
Our students study a diverse collection of insects and examine their effect on humans, crops, and food chains. Through observations and research, our students learn about the most beneficial insects to the most dangerous.
To learn more about this individualized program and its offerings, campus life, and chat with an advisor, schedule a campus visit. Virtual visits may be necessary in some cases.
The best thing about mentoring is meeting and getting to know smart and interesting students who are excited to learn... watching students learn about the fun and frustration of research science."
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In addition to automatic and competitive scholarships from the University of Kentucky, our students are also eligible for a variety of awards from the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE). With one of the largest college-based scholarship programs, we have awarded more than $3 million over the past four years. These awards are based on a variety of criteria such as hometown, major, career goals, high school extracurriculars, and more.
For CAFE first-semester freshmen, the application opens on September 30, and the deadline will be Monday, January 22, 2022.
For CAFE transfer students and current students, the scholarship application opens January 3, and the deadline will be Monday, March 22, 2022.
Live where you learn:
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Living Learning Program (CAFE LLP) is open to all first-semester freshmen at the University of Kentucky.
All students participating in our living learning program will live in Woodland Glen IV, one of the University's newest residence halls.
Through field trips, professional development workshops and service programs, students in our LLP apply their knowledge and passion to global issues at the intersection of food, economics and environment. All students in this program will also enroll in connected courses, share study groups and have an assigned peer mentor - all to help with the transition to college life.
While all students will enjoy the same benefits, some events and projects will be geared toward students' preferences and career goals. Depending on interests, each student will join one of the following tracks:
To apply, select the "CAFE LLP" while completing the University of Kentucky housing application. For more information, visit the University of Kentucky Housing website.
Should you choose, you can gain international experience while earning credit towards your degree. We offer a variety of study, research, intern, and service abroad programs for all budgets and comfort levels. Some students have even earned grants and scholarships to fully fund their international experiences.
These programs are designed to broaden your mind and introduce you to unfamiliar ways of thinking and living. Ultimately, these experiences will make you a more competitive applicant in the global workforce.
Each year, many of our graduates attend professional schools in areas such as veterinary medicine, law, pharmacy, dentistry, and more. If you are interested in pursuing a similar path, we offer pre-professional advising services.
Our pre-professional advisors will assist you with:
Students can join organizations and clubs to learn outside the classroom, gain valuable work experience and develop their leadership skills. Many of our students are involved in:
UK Entomology Club
gets hands on experiences with all kinds of bugs, and see the opportunities there are as an entomologist
Environmental Science Club
join like-minded students that share a common interest in all things environmental
Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$73,230
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
90,900
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
7,100
new jobs (average)
Agricultural and food scientists research ways to improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural establishments and products.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$68,830
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
34,800
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
2,000
new jobs (average)
College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
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