Integrated Science

The Nebraska Difference
Customize your degree
Engage in an individualized program of study
Receive mentorship from a faculty advisory committee

Program Features
Make Your Major
Create an individualized program of study by tailoring your classes to match your interests across multiple concentration areas.
Customize Your Path
Meet your academic and professional goals as you build an interdisciplinary program of study not available within existing departmental curricula.
Connect with a Mentor
Faculty serve as committee members and mentors to define specific degree requirements and approve experiential learning, concentration emphases and other alternative coursework.

Notable Courses
Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation (NRES 111)
Explore and distinguish the basic concepts, values and stewardship of wildlife and natural resource conservation in agricultural and natural ecosystems.
Human-Companion Animal Interactions (ASCI 171)
Roles of companion animals in society such as therapy, research and entertainment. The responsibilities of humans in these relationships.
Chemistry of Food (FDST 301)
Emphasizes essential principles of chemistry and their application to food systems. Provides an understanding of how chemistry impacts food quality and contributes to wellness.
Edible Landscapes (PLAS 319)
Identification, requirements and sustainable care of perennial and woody plants with edible and aesthetic landscape value. Historical and human cultural ties.
Agricultural Development in Developing Countries (AECN 367)
Exploration of the nature of traditional agriculture in developing countries of Africa, Asia and Latin American and alternative approaches to accelerating its development.
Investigations in Applied Science (AGRI 485)
Application and integration of scientific principles and knowledge gained from courses, peer to peer and student to faculty discussions and internships.
Huskers Do Big Things
Internships
- Crop scouting, Aurora Coop, Aurora, Nebraska
- Extension intern, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Sales intern, Dow AgroSciences, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Marketing and communications intern, Agriculture Future of America, Kansas City, Missouri
Careers
- Extension assistant, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Agricultural production, Hoegermeyer Farms, Herman, Nebraska
- Sales associate, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Laurel, Nebraska
- Soil conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Grant, Nebraska
Graduate Schools
- Leadership education, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Environmental science and policy, Indiana University
- Agronomy-plant pathology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Management and organizations, University of Colorado-Denver
- Law, University of Nebraska College of Law
Have Questions? We're Here to Help
If you have questions about the Integrated Science major or navigating the application process, contact us.

- Contact Name
- Sue Ellen Pegg
- Contact Title
- College Relations Director
- Phone
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