The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis is where your imagination becomes reality.
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES) has an international research reputation with outstanding academics and a diverse, active student community. The college houses 28 majors and 41 minors, plus an exploratory/undeclared option, in the fields of agriculture, environment, human needs, and social sciences. Many students are unsure about their major choice when they arrive on campus, and we are here to help guide you. You are here to explore your interests, find your passion, and begin your career path.
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Majors
- Agricultural and Environmental Education
- Animal Biology
- Animal Science
- Animal Science and Management
- Atmospheric Science
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Community and Regional Development
- Ecological Management and Restoration
- Entomology
- Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry
- Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning
- Environmental Science and Management
- Environmental Toxicology
- Food Science
- Global Disease Biology
- Human Development
- Hydrology
- International Agricultural Development
- Landscape Architecture
- Managerial Economics
- Marine and Coastal Science
- Nutrition Science
- Plant Sciences
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
- Sustainable Environmental Design
- Undeclared / Exploratory Program
- Viticulture and Enology
- Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology
Minors
- Aging and Adult Development
- Agricultural Pest Management
- Agricultural Systems and Environment
- Animal Science—Animal Biology
- Animal Science—Animal Genetics
- Animal Science—Aquaculture
- Animal Science—Dairy/Livestock
- Animal Science—Equine
- Applied Biological Systems Technology
- Applied Computing and Information Systems
- Atmospheric Science
- Avian Sciences
- Climate Science and Policy
- Community Development
- Community Nutrition
- Contemporary Leadership
- Environmental Horticulture
- Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning
- Environmental Toxicology
- Fiber and Polymer Science
- Food Service Management
- Forensic Entomology
- Fungal Biology and Ecology
- Geographic Information System
- Geographic Studies
- Global Disease Biology
- Human Development
- Hydrology
- Insect Biology
- Insect Ecology and Evolution
- International Agricultural Development
- International Science Studies
- Landscape Restoration
- Managerial Economics
- Medical–Veterinary Entomology
- Nematology
- Nutrition and Food
- Nutrition Science
- Precision Agriculture
- Science and Society
- Soil Science
- Textiles and Clothing
- Watershed Science
- Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology