Animal Sciences Building

This is home to the Animal Sciences Building. Students may look forward to careers in basic and applied research; production and utilization of food and related products; resource use and conservation; industry and business; education and public service; technical and professional services; professional, scientific, and technical communication; and governmental policy and regulations of our agricultural systems.

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⭐ Agricultural Biology

If you love biology and want to make a difference, then Agricultural Biology can help you solve some of the most-critical problems in food and ecosystem sustainability facing the world today. You’ll gain hands-on experience in the lab and the field with plants, microbes, and insects that affect ecosystem health. You’ll learn how to put your love of science into action and will share this experience with a cohort of students who will become your teammates in strengthening the ecosystems that we all depend on for food, fiber, and ecosystem services.

Entomology Concentration

Learn in greater detail how insects affect and can be used to measure ecosystem health. Learn how to manage insects in the environment and about insect biotechnology.

Plant Pathology Concentration

Learn how microbes affect plant and ecosystem health, how they spread through the environment, and how to manage microbes on plants and in the soil with traditional methods and with biotechnology.

Weed Science Concentration

Learn how weeds spread and are managed to help reduce losses, reduce fire danger in rangelands, and to conserve water resources. Learn how biotechnological discoveries are now used to manage weeds.

⭐ Agricultural Business

You might be interested in the “boots on the ground” side of agriculture, but you also might be interested in policies that affect it. Maybe you want to work in the government to help support the businesses that grow/develop food. Maybe you’re adept at numbers and economics, ready to help ranchers and farmers stay on top of their operations. Whatever your passion, this major offers a wide variety of career paths along with the hands-on experiences you need to discover and achieve your dreams. This major is also available online for transfer students.

Farm and Ranch Management Concentration

The Farm and Ranch Management concentration builds skills in applied decision making that is required in production agriculture.

Agricultural Economics

The Agricultural Economics concentration focuses on the theoretical and analytic tools of applied economics.

Food Systems

The Food Systems concentration focuses on the application of theoretical and analytic tools of applied economics within the context of food systems. The program of study explores the broadest context of food systems ranging from small-scale localized markets to traditional market-mediated commodity-based products to highly specialized, vertically coordinated supply chains. Students graduating from this program will be prepared to contribute meaningfully to improving the value provided by our food systems.

⭐ Agricultural Education

The Agricultural Education major is designed for students who want to learn and teach the science, business, and technology of agriculture, food, and environmental/natural resource systems. Students will develop and refine their communication skills, along with other attributes necessary to serve as educational leaders and managers. Agricultural Education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices within the field.

Teacher Development Concentration

Teacher development in school-based agricultural education is delivered in a three-part model: classroom, experiential learning, and leadership development.

Agricultural Literacy Concentration

Agricultural literacy is the synthesis, instruction, and communication of basic information about agriculture to the public.

⭐ Animal Science

You love knowing where your food comes from. You like to understand the science and business behind raising animals. This major focuses on the study of food-producing animals with foundation courses in the sciences. You’ll choose from specialized courses to enhance your technical, practical, and business skills, and have opportunities to participate in hands-on research and experience in the field with industry professionals and animals.

⭐ Equine Science

Equine Science majors have the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of horses in the business, recreational, and production aspects of the horse industry. Currently, CSU has the most-comprehensive equine program in the United States with major efforts in research, teaching, and public service. In the major, you’ll take foundation courses in the areas of equine reproduction, genetics, and nutrition and disease management, as well as over 20 hands-on courses that cover all aspects of the industry.

⭐ Ram Country Meats

Ram Country Meats is student run and operated and provides students with hand-on experience in the retail meat industry. Students learn how to properly identify and process cuts of meat and how to ensure that meat is delivered to customers in a clean and safe manner.

⭐ Soil and Crop Sciences

In this major, you’ll focus on field crops and soils, learning the foundation sciences underlying the production and management of food, feed, and energy crops to meet human needs and protect the environment.

Agronomic Production Management Concentration

Agronomic Production Management focuses on methods to improve the nutritional value of crops and the quality of seed, as well as increase productivity.

Plant Biotechnology, Genetics & Breeding Concentration

The Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, and Breeding concentration provides expertise in the fundamentals of plant molecular biology and their application to crop improvement.

Applied Information Technology Concentration

Students learn to make better decisions in crop, soil, and environmental management systems using technology. Courses include computer science, data management, and business.

Soil Ecology Concentration

This concentration emphasizes the study of soil organisms and their interactions with each other as well as the physical and chemical environment of soil.

International Soil & Crop Sciences Concentration

Students interested in developing nations learn technical soil and crop science skills and knowledge about the political, social, and cultural aspects of those countries.

Soil Restoration & Conservation Concentration

Soil Restoration and Conservation graduates provide technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, governments, and others concerned with the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.

⭐ CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)

We strive to give every animal the longest, healthiest, and happiest life possible. With the help of dedicated experts, specialized technology, and safe and spacious facilities, we make caring for your animal our life’s work. Our doctors share compassion and expertise with patients while educating the next generation of veterinarians. This is a teaching hospital, so CSU students often get access to hands-on opportunities and observations.

⭐ Equine Sciences Facility

Located at the Foothills Campus, the Equine Sciences program is housed on approximately 80 acres and is home to three barns, two indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, multiple indoor stalls and outdoor pens. In the spring of 2021 we plan to open the doors to the state-of-the-art Temple Grandin Equine Center, which will house our extensive EAAT program, research and advanced coursework in the field of equine-assisted activities and therapies.

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