Undergraduate Major Programs

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Sustainable Built Environments

Sustainable Real Estate Development Emphasis

Join the new green economy with a focus in sustainable land development and real estate finance. Coursework in sustainable practices, urban design, real estate finance, site development, and construction builds practical business skills like accounting, marketing, and economics. Enjoy collaborative learning environments that build skills in innovative thought, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

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Sustainable Plant Systems

Controlled Environment Agriculture Emphasis

Create sustainable growing solutions that aid in feeding, clothing and fueling our ever-expanding population while ensuring a healthy planet for future generations. Learn how to use environmentally, socially and economically sustainable growing systems in arid lands and urban settings and graduate with a science-based foundation, prepared to advance the industry of modern agriculture.

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Sustainable Plant Systems

Fresh Produce Safety

In this Yuma-based program, discover how production chains become contaminated with diseases, and learn Good Agricultural Practices for the harvest of leafy greens and fresh-vegetable food safety. Coursework provides insight into food safety issues, field risk assessments, facility sanitation, and inspection processes, and provide real-life experience applying soil, water and plant sciences to solve problems.

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Sustainable Plant Systems

Urban Horticulture Emphasis

Focus on assessing, designing, and managing urban landscapes to reduce environmental impact while promoting human health and economic well-being. Build a solid foundation in plant, soil, and water science; gain practical skills in sustainable agricultural practices; engage in hands-on learning; and graduate fully prepared for a career in urban landscape design and management.

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Urban and Regional Development

Learn how to analyze data and use geographic information systems while gaining gain hands-on training in the field and interactive remote-sensing laboratories to address questions of urban and regional growth, economic activity, land development, and real estate. Graduate with skill sets in analytical research, industry software, design, and planning law and legislation.