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Build a Sustainable Future:
Department of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences empowers you to tackle global challenges in sustainability, food production and diverse environmental systems. Make a lasting positive impact on the world through agricultural research, animal care and agribusiness insight.
Agriculture & Environmental Science Programs
Abilene Christian University’s School of Agriculture & Environmental Science trains you to tackle global challenges in food production, animal health and environmental sustainability. Through hands-on learning, cutting-edge research and rigorous internship opportunities, our programs equip you with the skills you need to make a meaningful impact in agricultural and environmental organizations.
Available Programs
Agribusiness (BS)
ACU’s Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness teaches you skills in agricultural economics, environmental law and technical agriculture to build a strong foundation for understanding the business side of agriculture. This program provides a strong foundation in sustainable agricultural practices that can lead to a variety of careers including agribusiness analyst, livestock manager and farm appraiser. Learn more.
Animal Health Professions Cooperative (BS)
Get a jumpstart on your career in veterinary medicine or animal healthcare with ACU’s Bachelor of Science in Animal Health Professions Cooperative program. In this program a bachelor’s degree (BS in Animal Science) is awarded to certain qualified students who have satisfactorily completed three years of prescribed work at ACU plus one year at a recognized school of veterinary medicine. Learn more.
Animal Science (BS)
Do you have a passion for animals and want to help them live their happiest, healthiest lives? ACU’s Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science trains you in agricultural and livestock expertise to help manage farms, ranches or build the foundation for veterinary school. Learn more.
Environmental Science (BS)
Research, review and help solve the complex environmental issues of the world today with ACU’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. This program blends plant science, wildlife ecology and environmental policy to prepare you for careers in forensic science, environmental research and health and safety. Learn more.
About ACU
Abilene Christian University is a diverse, welcoming, academically rigorous community redefining what it means to be a Christian university in the 21st century.
Founded in 1906, ACU provides a hub of rigorous academic excellence committed to innovative, energized learning, and student success. When you step on campus, you join a devoted community of thinkers and learners dedicated to unlocking the power of potential and creating the solutions that address the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
4,000+ Undergraduate students from 50 states and 56 nations
88 Undergraduate majors
77 Master's Degree Programs
5 Doctoral Programs
272-Acre World-Class Academic Campus
13:1 Student-faculty ratio
Awards
One of America's Best Colleges
Recognized as one of America's Top Online Colleges for the third consecutive year by Newsweek and Statista Inc., ACU proudly stands among the nation's premier online institutions. Seamlessly combining a top-tier education with the flexibility of an online format, ACU Online offers you a transformative learning experience. Discover the perfect balance of academic excellence and online convenience as you chart your course to success with ACU.
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