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Cal Poly Pomona

Academic Programs

Academic programs offered by the College of Agriculture include eight bachelor of science programs, five master of science programs, thirteen minors and one credential program. See each major home page or our Catalog for more detail.


Agribusiness & Food Industry Management
College grad in business meetingFollow your passion
into business

In this major, you learn the fundamentals of business combined with the aspects of the "New Agriculture".


Agricultural Science (Ag Education)
Crop experiment – one aspect of Ag EdLearn it, live it,
teach it

Learn about all aspects of  "the new agriculture" so that you can teach it or become a manager in this huge industry.


Animal Health Science
Vet tech examining dogBecome a veterinary
professional in 4 years

Get first-hand experience with large and small animals.


Animal Science
Students with Kellogg Arabian horseMany options for those who love animals

Our pre-vet and Equine Sciences programs are known the world over, but a BS in Animal Science gives you many career options.


Masters
Student at microscopeFive Masters Degrees

After you complete your undergraduate degree, continue in one of our Masters programs – we offer a choice of five Master of Science Degrees.

Apparel Merchandising & Management
Student at computer aided design terminalMake a fashion
statement

Learn today’s technology-rich clothing business hands-on.


Food Science & Technology
Hands holding two type of grain Create new and
better foods

Apply chemistry, physics, engineering and processing technology to develop foods that taste good, process better, ship well, and last longer.

Foods & Nutrition
Student doing laboratory analysis Use food to prevent and treat disease

Take our Nutritional Science option or our Dietetics option and make new discoveries about diet, disease and health.


Plant Science
Taking seedling samples for DNA researchA growth opportunity

Take your degree to town for a career in urban parks or ecology. Work in conservation organizations testing ways to grow landscaping and crops with fewer resources, through genetics, irrigation science, and soil science. Get into turf management keeping golf courses green – your pockets will be too.


Minors, credentials, & internships
Male student in greenhouse with plantsThirteen minors and
one credential

Choose from thirteen minors from Agricultural Business Management to Culinology®. Go after a teaching credential. Be an intern.