Undergraduate Major Programs
Sustainable Built Environments
Sustainable Landscapes Emphasis
Identify strategies to design innovative and sustainable landscapes while studying water harvesting, passive cooling, urban heat island mitigation, climate adaptability, how landscapes can improve human health, urban ecology, natural resource management, and environmental policy. Graduate with a deeper understanding of the pivotal role of landscapes in a community and how to make them more sustainable.
Sustainable Plant Systems
Agronomy Option
Discover plant systems that maximize production, conserve resources and minimize environmental damage with coursework from basic and applied plant and soil science in small classes and hands-on training. Students focus on developing low-water use and disease-resistant plants that maximize crop yield and plant health in fields where land size constrains production.
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.
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.
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.
Environmental Themes
Career Fields