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College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences

Department of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (DAES)

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Environmental, Natural Resource and Plant Sciences

History

Under the direction and vision of Dr. B.D. Mayberry, the Tuskegee University two-plus-two Pre-Forestry (later Natural Resources) Program was founded in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and Michigan University. The program was designed for students to complete their fundamental studies at Tuskegee and transfer to Michigan University in the final two years. Later, students would stay on for a professional master’s degree, thus an additional year was added to the program.

Today, the Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Program (3+1+1) has many partner universities and continues to train the next generation of natural resource research scientists. Students spend three years at Tuskegee University before transferring to a host university for their senior year and later graduate studies. Approximately 90% of our program undergraduates continue to pursue professional or graduate degrees.

Statement of Purpose

The Tuskegee University Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries program's mission is to develop and empower the next generation of leaders in forest ecology and natural resource management. We provide a comprehensive foundation in natural resource management studies, scientific research, and cultural perspectives, preparing students to address the complex environmental challenges of the 21st century.

Program Options

 

Environmental Sciences Option

This interdisciplinary option provides students with an understanding of how human activities affect our environment and its resources, including how to provide solutions to important environmental issues. Students are prepared for careers in environmental science, environmental law, policy making, government regulation, and environmental advocacy.

➤ Curriculum Balance Sheet

 

Environmental Health Option

This option provides students with knowledge of how the environment influences human health and disease, and how to identify and address these risks. Graduates are prepared for careers as toxicologists, environmental health specialists, public health professionals, and policy analysts.

➤ Curriculum Balance Sheet

 

Natural Resources Option

This option provides a broad-based scientific background related to the management, sustainability, and use of natural resources. Students are prepared for careers in conservation, resource planning, wildlife management, and environmental stewardship.

➤ Curriculum Balance Sheet

 

Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Option

This option is offered in collaboration with partner universities under a 3+1 arrangement. Students complete three years at Tuskegee University and one year at a partner institution in preparation for graduate studies.

Students are prepared for careers such as park rangers, forest managers, wildlife biologists, ecologists, fisheries biologists, and land use planners.

➤ Forestry Curriculum Balance Sheet

➤ Wildlife & Fisheries Curriculum Balance Sheet

 

Plant and Soil Sciences Option

This option focuses on conserving soil and water resources and understanding plant and soil ecosystems. Students are prepared for careers in soil conservation, crop advising, plant breeding, and biotechnology.

➤ Curriculum Balance Sheet

 

Horticulture Option

This option focuses on the production, physiology, and management of horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.

Students are prepared for careers in greenhouse management, floral design, crop production, landscape design, and nursery management.

➤ Curriculum Balance Sheet

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Contact

Dr. Derris Burnett

200 Mary Starke Harper Hall Tuskegee, AL 36088

334-727-8225
dburnett@tuskegee.edu

Department Head- Department of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (DAES)