Turn your passion into your profession.
We are here to guide you through your student experience and support your development. We are focused on preparing you to be society-ready upon graduation, no matter what the next chapter holds. Many of our majors can be completed through UF Online or the Innovation Academy , as indicated.
* = UF Online
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Agricultural Education and Communication * +
With a focus on disseminating scientific knowledge, agricultural education and communication professionals empower communities to gain a balanced understanding of food systems, natural resources, and related sciences. Students supplement core technical agriculture courses with teaching, leadership, or media experiences.
Specializations :
Agricultural Education
Communication and Leadership Development * +
Advising questions? Contact:
Becky Cookrtrammell@ufl.edu
Dr. Lisa Lundylisalundy@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Agriscience Teacher
Communications Strategist
Extension Agent
Lawyer
Lobbyist
Marketer
Sales Representative
Science Writer
Video Producer
VIDEO
Advising questions?
Dr. Adam Watsonjaw7385@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Commercial Construction Manager
Farm or Ranch Manager
Heavy Equipment Sales and Management
Irrigation Specialist
Landscape Manager
Production Manager
Precision Ag Specialist
Sales Representative
VIDEO
Specializations :
Animal Biology
Equine
Food Animal
Integrative Animal Sciences
Advising questions?
Jeanie Houkjeanie.houk@ufl.edu
Savannah Linzmaierslinzmaier@ufl.edu
Dr. Jason Schefflerjmscheff@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Animal Health Researcher
Animal Nutritionist
Animal Technician
Animal Welfare Specialist
Doctor, Veterinarian, Pharmacist or Dentist
Extension Agent
Food Safety Inspector
Herd Manager
Meat Scientist
Reproduction Specialist
Sales Representative
VIDEO
Advising questions?
Dr. Ana Martin-Ryalsadmartin@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Manufacturing Engineer
Packaging Engineer
Process Design Engineer
Process Safety Engineer
Project Engineer
Quality Control Engineer
Research and Development Engineer
Technical Manager
Technical Services Engineer
Specializations :
Advising questions?
Kathryn Ivey (Pre-Health)kbeaty@ufl.edu
Tracy Moormantracy.moorman@ufl.edu
Carolina Saenz-Failachcasafa@ufl.edu
Dr. Teresa Mutahi tmutahi@ufl.edu
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Example Careers
Bioinformatics Assistant
Biological or Laboratory Technician
Conservation Scientist
Doctor, Veterinarian, Pharmacist, or Dentist
Epidemiologist
Field Biologist
Medical Scribe
Quality Assurance Specialist
Specializations :
General Botany
Botanical Research
Advising questions?
Dr. Bernard Hauser - CLASbahauser@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Arborist
Biophysicist
Botanist
Ecologist
Museum Curator
Plant Breeder
Plant Technician
Research Scientist
Taxonomist
Advising questions?
Herschel Johnsonhdjohnson@ufl.edu
Jenna Groganjgrogan@ufl.edu
Laura Acostaljacosta@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist
Corporate Wellness Specialist
Eating Disorders Specialist
Food Bank Nutrition Director
Food Service Director
Kitchen Design Consultant
Nutrition/Health Educator
Public Policy Consultant
Sports Nutritionist
Specializations :
Biological Science of Insects * +
Pre-Professional
Urban Pest Management * +
Advising questions?
Ally Fleischerafleischer@ufl.edu
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Dr. Anthony Aulettaanthonyauletta@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Apiculturist
Biosecurity Program Manager
Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialist
Doctor, Veterinarian, Pharmacist, or Dentist
Ecotourism Manager
Extension Agent
Pest Control Specialist
Public Health Specialist
Research Entomologist
VIDEO
Advising questions?
Michael Siskmjsisk@ufl.edu
Heather Enloeheather.enloe@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Energy Resource Manager
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Lawyer
Erosion Control Specialist
Extension Agent
Hydrologist
Resource Conservationist
Restoration Ecologist
Water Resource Manager
VIDEO
Specializations :
B.A. Environmental Science
B.S. Environmental Science
Advising questions?
Ali Goetzaklar@ufl.edu
Dr. Danny Coenendcoenen@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Conservation Scientist
Ecologist
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Educator
Environmental Lawyer
Environmental Policy Analyst
Patent Attorney
Project Manager
Sustainability Coordinator
Advising questions?
Dr. Tracy Johnstjohns@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Child Advocate
Domestic Violence Specialist
Family Lawyer
Financial Literacy Counselor
Fundraiser
Health Educator
Nonprofit Manager
Social Worker
Volunteer Coordinator
Youth Programs Specialist
Specializations :
Food and Agribusiness Marketing and Management
International Food and Resource Economics
Advising questions?
Trey GiffordFRE-Advising@ifas.ufl.edu
Dr. Misti Sharpmistisharp@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Account Manager
Credit Analyst
Entrepreneur
Lawyer
Loan Officer
Policy Adviser
Pricing Strategy Analyst
Production Supervisor
Supply Chain Manager
Advising questions?
Herschel Johnsonhdjohnson@ufl.edu
Jenna Groganjgrogan@ufl.edu
Laura Acostaljacosta@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Brewer
Flavor Chemist
Food Biotechnologist
Food Safety Inspector
Processing Plant Manager
Product Development Director
Public Health Analyst
Quality Control Manager
Regulatory and Compliance Manager
Sales Manager
Sensory Analyst
VIDEO
Focus Areas :
Environmental Pre-law
Forest Business Management
Forest Resource Management
Protected Areas Management
Recreation Resources Management
Urban Forestry
Watershed Science and Management
Advising questions?
Jackie Gilleyjgilley1@ufl.edu
Scott Sagersasager@ufl.edu
Dr. Timothy Martintamartin@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Environmental Attorney
Environmental Consultant
Forest Resource Manager
Forest Restoration Specialist
Hydrologist
Park Service Specialist
Recreation Specialist
Urban Forester
Specializations :
Geospatial Analysis
Surveying and Mapping
Advising questions?
Jackie Gilleyjgilley1@ufl.edu
Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahmanaamr@ufl.edu
Scott Sagersasager@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Cartographer
Digital Mapping Specialist
Entrepreneur
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
Land Information Consultant
Land Surveyor
Photogrammetric Mapper
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Operator
VIDEO
Advising questions?
Sylvia Van Boskirksvanboskirk@ufl.edu
Will Patterson will.patterson@ufl.edu
Scott Sagersasager@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Aquaculture Specialist
Biology Educator
Ecotourism Manager
Environmental Consultant
Marine Biologist
Marine Resource Ecologist
Protected Species Manager
Research Scientist
Scientific Diver
VIDEO
Advising questions?
Leandro Teixeira (CALS On-Campus)leandroteixeira@ufl.edu
Jaysankar De (CALS Online)jde@ufl.edu
Kevin Lee (CLAS On-Campus)km.lee@ufl.edu
Dr. Joe Larkinjlarkin3@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Biotechnologist
Doctor, Veterinarian, Pharmacist, or Dentist
Food Microbiologist
Medical Technologist
Microbiology Technician
Molecular Biologist
Public Health Scientist
Quality Assurance Manager
Research Scientist
Advising questions?
Sylvia Van Boskirksvanboskirk@ufl.edu
Dr. Timothy Martintamartin@ufl.edu
Scott Sagersasager@ufl.edu
Dr. Steve Johnsontadpole@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Conservation Biologist
Ecologist
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Educator
Natural Areas Guide
Natural Resource Policy Adviser
Natural Resource Specialist
Protected Areas Manager
Stewardship Manager
VIDEO
Advising questions?
Herschel Johnsonhdjohnson@ufl.edu
Jenna Groganjgrogan@ufl.edu
Laura Acostaljacosta@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Biochemist
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Doctor, Veterinarian, Pharmacist, or Dentist
Nutrition Educator
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Public Policy Consultant
Scientific Researcher
Sports Nutritionist
Advising questions?
Ryan Chin-Hingrchinhing@ufl.edu
Advising Appointment
Dr. Dina Liebowitz dinalieb@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Agronomist
Crop Geneticist
Extension Agent
Landscaper
Nursery Manager
Plant Breeder
Plant Pathologist
Sports Turf Manager
VIDEO VIDEO
Specializations :
Soil Science
Water Science
Advising questions?
Michael Siskmjsisk@ufl.edu
Dr. James Bonczekbonczek@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Environmental Lawyer
Erosion Control Specialist
Hydrologist
Policy Analyst
Reclamation Specialist
Research Scientist
Soil Chemist
Soil Conservationist
Water Resource Manager
VIDEO
Specializations :
Pre-Professional
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Advising questions?
Maureen Coxmjcox@ufl.edu
Dr. Christina Romagosacmromagosa@ufl.edu
Example Careers
Conservation Coordinator
Doctor, Veterinarian, Pharmacist, or Dentist
Environmental Educator
Habitat Manager
Nuisance Wildlife Technician
Public Health Specialist
Scientific Researcher
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Rehabilitator
VIDEO
The college offers six pre-professional, or pre-health, majors:
Animal Sciences
Biology
Entomology and Nematology
Microbiology and Cell Science
Nutritional Sciences
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Each of these majors requires courses needed as prerequisites for admission to programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and other health-related programs.
Click here to schedule an advising appointment CALS Pre-health advisor, Kathryn Ivey .
For additional pre-health resources, visit: https://www.advising.ufl.edu/pre-health/
