When you hear the words “College of Agricultural and Life Sciences” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Cows perhaps? Maybe farms, crops, and tractors? Well, we are here to get the word out about some other majors that the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has to offer. These majors do not fit the stereotypical definition of what people think agriculture degrees should encompass. A few include Environmental Economics and Management, Apparels Textiles and Merchandising, and Human Development and Family Studies.
Environmental Economics and Management
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Environmental Economics and Management degree
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Originally Environmental Economics was one of the four concentrations within the Agribusiness major in the Department of Agricultural Economics. In order to attract more students, the department decided to separate the environmental concentration from the agribusiness major. Now the Environmental Economics and Management major stands alone as its own major under the Agricultural Economics Department.
The bachelor degree prepares students to answer a question of this era: how to support our dependency on natural resources, while still conserving the environment for future generations.
The curriculum is comprised of courses in the fields of both applied economics and sciences.
Students with an Environmental Economic and Management degree will be in high demand for "green jobs." These include positions with environmental and economic consulting firms, different management and analysis positions within the private sector, and employment with federal and state agencies such as the EPA. This program also prepares students for graduate school.
Apparel, Textiles, & Merchandising
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ATM often pairs with Fashion Board to hosts fashion shows that display this season’s latest trends.
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A major many people do not think of when they hear the words “College of Agriculture and Life Sciences” is Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising. The Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising (ATM) program helps students with a love for fashion and design learn more about the art of the ATM industry. The faculty and staff equip students with the skills to succeed in their desired business ventures.
The ATM program includes Fashion Focus, an organization that explores opportunities within the fashion industry.
When it comes to careers, Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising has a variety of options including: fashion, costume, accessory, or technical designer; retail buyer; fashion journalist; or textile scientist.
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Many of our ATM graduates own their own boutiques.
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Human Development and Family Studies
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the School of Human Sciences provides the opportunity to study the lifespan through child studies (infants through age 10), youth studies (ages 10 to 18), family studies and FCS teacher education (individuals who work with diverse populations). Students are exposed to trends and issues within public policy that impact families. Students will also analyze factors impacting the multiple facets of development within culture and family settings.
While in college, students can join several clubs related to Human Sciences like Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Option Club, Kappa Omicron Nu, an honor society for this major, and the Human Sciences Association.
After graduation, careers available are child care center owners/directors, 4-H professionals, youth program administrators, human service workers, case work/case managers, and family life counselors.
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A child care center where children gather around for story time.
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We hope that now you are aware of some non-traditional options that are available within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. All of these majors are housed in the building in the picture below. Please visit http://www.cals.msstate.edu/depts/ for more information on these majors.
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The newly renovated Llyod Ricks Watson Building where the above majors are housed.
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Contributing Ambassadors: Morgan Fuller, Leslie Gregg, Matt Long, and Haiden Rodgers
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