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ACES Departments

department of Animal Sciences

Heritage Room, ACES Library The Department of Animal Sciences has the following concentrations within the major of Animal Sciences: Animal Business, Management and Industry, Companion, Recreational, Laboratory Animal Science, Biotechnology, Pre-Vet Medicine, as well as a minor in Animal Sciences.

Agricultural and Consumer economics department

Heritage Room, ACES Library The Agricultural and Consumer Economics Department strives to meet the needs of students interested in a business-related field. Students majoring in ACES can select concentrations in Agri-Accounting; Agri-Finance; Farm Management; Agribusiness Markets and Management; Financial Planning; Consumer Economics and Finance; Environmental Economics and Policy; Public Policy and Law; Individually Planned Curriculum; and Policy, International Trade and Development. Students have a variety of options allowing them to select a program best suited to their personal goals and career interests.

department of Agricultural and Biological engineering

Heritage Room, ACES Library Agricultural and biological engineers solve engineering problems related to living organisms and systems. Careers are available in bioprocessing, renewable energy, water and air quality, food production systems and other areas. Employment is available in industry, government and academics.

fShn department Welcome table

Heritage Room, ACES Library Come receive a warm welcome from the Food Science and Human Nutrition faculty and students. Get a chance to talk to an adviser or faculty member about the program and pick up some information about the Department.

department of human and Community development

Heritage Room, ACES Library The Department of Human and Community Development (HCD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign focuses on the interactions among children, adolescents, and families that form the building blocks of rural and urban societies world-wide.

department of Crop Sciences

Heritage Room, ACES Library Crop Sciences is an exciting field that uses knowledge about agriculture, biology, plant pathology, entomology, biotechnology, genetics, horticulture, and other disciplines to improve plants and their products and enhance production. Crop Sciences will continue to play a vital role in feeding the peoples of the world and providing energy needed in the coming decades. We offer a broad range of study opportunities that prepare you for rewarding careers. Visit the Crop Sciences exhibits to find out more.

natural resources and environmental Sciences Academic Programs

Heritage Room, ACES Library NRES offers a bachelor’s degree, traditional M.S. and Ph.D. programs, a joint M.S./J.D. program, and an online M.S. program. Visit us to learn more about our educational opportunities.

Agricultural education: What will you make it?

Heritage Room, ACES Library The agricultural education program prepares students for a variety of careers in teaching and training. The program offers two undergraduate academic concentrations (i.e. Ag Sciences Education and Ag Leadership Education) and four graduate degree options (i.e. Teacher Education, Program Development, Applied Research, and online). We invite you to come find out why our program is an innovative leader in experiential and outreach education.

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