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Majors &

College ofAgricultural Scienceshttp://thinkagain.psu.edu

in the Food, Agricultural, & Natural Resource Sciences

Careers

Spring 2010

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Discussion

College of Agricultural Scienceshttp://thinkagain.psu.edu

What kinds of career preparation do you think the

College of Agricultural Sciences offers to students?

Discussion

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Opportunity

In the USA…•22 million jobs related to agriculture (that’s nearly 1 out of every 6 jobs!)

•Over 300 different career possibilities in food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences!

Career options can be overwhelming!

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Lesson Overview

Where is this presentation headed?

1. Explore 8 disciplines of majors/careers related to food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences

2. Identify careers related to each of the 8 disciplines

3. Learn how majors at Penn State in Ag Sciences can get you to those careers

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Careers & Majors related to…• Animal Sciences & Pre-Veterinary Studies• Biomedical & Food Sciences• Business & Community, Environment, &

Development• Education & Multidisciplinary Studies• Engineering & Technology• Environmental Sciences & Policy• Forest Resources • Plant Sciences

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Animal & Pre-Vet Studies

Careers in Animal & Pre-Vet Studies?– Veterinary medicine– Animal nutrition & health– Animal biosecurity and disease control– Production animal agriculture and

management– Animal-related research – Technical sales or service– Cooperative extension

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Animal & Pre-Vet Studies

• Animal Sciences– Options in Business/Management or Science– In-depth study of animal production and

management or animal biology– Gain hands-on experience with the college’s

animals and facilities

• Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences– More than 40% of grads admitted to vet schools– Background in biological and physical sciences– Explore biomedical research areas such as

genetics, nutrition, immunology, physiology, etc.

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Biomedical &

Careers in Biomedical & Food Sci?– Biomedical sciences

– Cancer research– Genetics– Nutrition– Food safety– Food processing plant management – Food product development– International trade and ag commodities

Food Sciences

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• Food Science– Apply chemistry and microbiology in real-world

applications– Develop new food products– Work for companies like Kellogg’s or Hershey Foods

• Immunology and Infectious Disease– How does body deal with infection and disease?– Great prep for careers in the medical field!

• Toxicology– Use advanced technologies such as: Molecular

research, DNA extraction and sequencing, & more!– Research and study cancer, poisons and treatments

Biomedical &Food Sciences

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Careers in Business & Community, Environment, & Development?

– Business management– Community & Economic Development– Government– Retail/wholesale operations– Accounting and finance– Economics– Marketing and sales– International trade

Business & CommunityDevelopment

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• Agribusiness Management– 1 of every 6 jobs in the US relates to Agribusiness

Management!

– Prepare for careers in the business industry

– Study business management, consumer science, and economic principles

– Solid preparation for graduate school or law school

• Community, Environment & Development– Learn to create positive and sustainable change

– Assist communities here and abroad in making decisions about people, resources, and the environment

Business & CommunityDevelopment

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Education &Multidisciplinary Studies

Careers in Education & Multidisciplinary Studies?– Teaching:

• Agriculture, Environmental or General Science

– Cooperative Extension– Training & Development– Youth Development– USDA or Other Government Agencies– Production Agriculture– Private Agricultural Industry

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• Agricultural and Extension Education– Gain experience in the classroom or through

Cooperative Extension Services– Develop lessons and program plans– Options in leadership, environmental science, or

production agriculture

• Agricultural Science– Work with an advisor to customize your curriculum– Combine disciplines to fit your goals– Explore broad spectrum of career opportunities

available

Education &Multidisciplinary Studies

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Engineering & Technology

Careers in Engineering & Technology?– Structural design and environmental control– Environmental resource protection– Biological systems– Machinery systems– Testing, sales, and technical support– Engineering– Biofuels production

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Engineering & Technology

• Agricultural Systems Management– Integrate agricultural sciences, business, and

engineering technology– Courses in structural analysis, power generation

and transmissions, electronics, environmental control, natural resources, etc.

• Biological Engineering– Apply engineering skills to agricultural and

biological production systems– Develop systems for environmental protection,

food production, biological processing, and biomass utilization

– Joint program with the College of Engineering

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Careers in Environmental Sciences & Policy?– Environment management and restoration– Public policy development– Land use recommendation– Natural resource conservation– Sustainable development– Community development– Public, private or non-profit organizations

Environmental Sciences& Policy

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• Community, Environment & Development– Learn to create positive and sustainable change

– Assist communities here and abroad in making decisions about people, resources, and the environment

• Environmental Resource Management– Learn about management of natural resources– Study ecosystem restoration and remediation– Field and lab-based resource management courses

Environmental Sciences& Policy

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Forest Resources

Careers in Forest Resources?– Management of national, state, or private

parks– Timber management– Urban forestry– Land and wildlife management agencies– Wood products engineering, research and

development, or quality control– Wildlife conservation

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• Forest Science– Learn about sustainable forest management– Study current issues—green spaces, urban tree

areas, etc.

• Wildlife & Fisheries Science– Manage and conserve wildlife and fish species– Protection for natural wildlife environments

• Wood Products– Learn about engineering, processing, and

management of wood products– Gain business and marketing skills

Forest Resources

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Plant Sciences

Careers in Plant Sciences?– Plant genetics and breeding– Landscaping design, installation, and

maintenance– Golf course management– Athletic complex maintenance– Plant production and management– Plant product marketing– Crop production

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Plant Sciences

• Agroecology– Learn about sustainable food production,

biodiversity, and farms– Study soil science, pest and crop management,

agricultural research, and farm management– Prepare for a career in production, educational

organizations, USDA or homeland security, etc.

• Horticulture– Master principles of plant breeding and production– Combine scientific knowledge and technical skill to

grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamentals– Discover new knowledge about plants

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Plant Sciences

• Landscape Contracting– Explore the art and science of designing and

constructing landscapes– Learn techniques for landscape management– Study plant materials, design and construction,

business management, surveying, and more!

• Turfgrass Science– Become an expert in turfgrass production and

management– Take courses in basic science, business, and

applied turfgrass science while gaining experience in the general field

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Discussion

Now what kinds of career preparation do you think the

College of Agricultural Sciences offers to students?

...any surprises?

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Contact us:

Office for Undergraduate EducationCollege of Agricultural Sciences

101 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802

Phone: (814) 865-7521

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Majors &

College ofAgricultural Scienceshttp://thinkagain.psu.edu

in the Food, Agricultural, & Natural Resource Sciences

Careers

Spring 2009

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