Undergraduate Majors
Biologists, communicators, doctors, attorneys, scientists, and so many more career paths follow a route through CALS. Our college offers more than 20 bachelor's degree majors to help students grow personally and professionally, while preparing for a new career.
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
- Agricultural Education and Communication * +
- Agricultural Operations Management
- Animal Sciences
- Biological Engineering
- Biology +
- Botany
- Dietetics
- Entomology and Nematology * +
- Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources*
- Environmental Science
- Family, Youth and Community Sciences
- Food and Resource Economics
- Food Science
- Forest Resources and Conservation
- Geomatics
- Marine Sciences
- Microbiology and Cell Science*
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Nutritional Sciences
- Plant Science
- Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Pre-Professional Majors
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
+ = Innovation Academy (IA)
Plant Science
Plant scientists sustain and improve our current and future world as they work with foods, fibers, fuel, flowers, pharmaceuticals, urban forests, soil health, plant pests, and our natural environs. Students study biology, plant morphology and physiology, chemistry, entomology, physics, soil and water sciences, plant identification, plant pathology, plant propagation, and environmental horticulture.
Specializations:
- Agricultural Education
- Communication and Leadership Development * +
Advising questions?
Contact:
Becky Cook
352-273-2573
rtrammell@ufl.edu
Dr. Lisa Lundy
352-273-2588
lisalundy@ufl.edu
- Example Careers
- Agriscience Teacher
- Communications Strategist
- Extension Agent
- Lawyer
- Lobbyist
- Marketer
- Sales Representative
- Science Writer
- Video Producer
Advising questions?
Contact:
Daphne Flournoy
352-294-6709
dflournoy@ufl.edu
Dr. Adam Watson
352-294-6740
jaw7385@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
Specializations:
- Animal Biology
- Equine
- Food Animal
- Integrative Animal Sciences
Advising questions?
Contact:
Alexis Strickland-Tilton
352-392-9739
stricklanda@ufl.edu
Savannah Linzmaier
352-392-2455
slinzmaier@ufl.edu
Dr. Jason Scheffler
352-392-9155
jmscheff@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
Advising questions?
Contact:
Daphne Flournoy
352-294-6709
dflournoy@ufl.edu
Dr. Ana Martin-Ryals
352-294-6708
admartin@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:
- Applied Biology + [Electives]
- Biotechnology + [Electives]
- Natural Science + [Electives]
- Pre-Professional + [Electives]
Advising questions?
Contact:
Kathryn Ivey (Pre-Health)
kbeaty@ufl.edu
Tracy Moorman
352-273-3572
tracy.moorman@ufl.edu
Carolina Saenz-Failach
352-294-0499
casafa@ufl.edu
Dr. Teresa Mutahi
352-273-0115
tmutahi@ufl.edu
Schedule an appointment with one of our advisors
- 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?
Contact:
Dr. Bernard Hauser - CLAS
bahauser@ufl.edu
- Example Careers
- Arborist
- Biophysicist
- Botanist
- Ecologist
- Museum Curator
- Plant Breeder
- Plant Technician
- Research Scientist
- Taxonomist
Advising questions?
Contact:
Herschel Johnson
352-294-3701
hdjohnson@ufl.edu
Jenna Grogan
352-294-3702
jgrogan@ufl.edu
Laura Acosta
352-273-3472
ljacosta@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?
Contact:
Ally Fleischer
352-273-3912
afleischer@ufl.edu
https://calendly.com/allyfleischer
Dr. Anthony Auletta
352-273-3954
anthonyauletta@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
Advising questions?
Contact:
Michael Sisk
352-294-3152
mjsisk@ufl.edu
Heather Enloe
352-294-3139
heather.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
Specializations:
- B.A. Environmental Science
- B.S. Environmental Science
Advising questions?
Contact:
Ali Goetz
aklar@ufl.edu
Dr. Danny Coenen
352-294-0516
dcoenen@ufl.edu
- Example Careers
- Conservation Scientist
- Ecologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Lawyer
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Patent Attorney
- Project Manager
- Sustainability Coordinator
Advising questions?
Contact:
Dr. Tracy Johns
352-392-9230
tjohns@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?
Contact:
Trey Gifford
352-294-7640
FRE-Advising@ifas.ufl.edu
Dr. Misti Sharp
352-294-7632
mistisharp@ufl.edu
- Example Careers
- Account Manager
- Credit Analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Lawyer
- Loan Officer
- Policy Adviser
- Pricing Strategy Analyst
- Production Supervisor
- Supply Chain Manager
Advising questions?
Contact:
Herschel Johnson
352-294-3701
hdjohnson@ufl.edu
Jenna Grogan
352-294-3702
jgrogan@ufl.edu
Laura Acosta
352-273-3472
ljacosta@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
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?
Contact:
Jackie Gilley
352-273-3852
jgilley1@ufl.edu
Scott Sager
352-846-0846
sasager@ufl.edu
Dr. Timothy Martin
352-846-0866
tamartin@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?
Contact:
Jackie Gilley
352-273-3852
jgilley1@ufl.edu
Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahman
813-757-2283
aamr@ufl.edu
Scott Sager
352-846-0846
sasager@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
Advising questions?
Contact:
Sylvia Van Boskirk
352-846-0847
svanboskirk@ufl.edu
Will Patterson
352-273-3647
will.patterson@ufl.edu
Scott Sager
352-846-0846
sasager@ufl.edu
- Example Careers
- Aquaculture Specialist
- Biology Educator
- Ecotourism Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Marine Biologist
- Marine Resource Ecologist
- Protected Species Manager
- Research Scientist
- Scientific Diver
Advising questions?
Contact:
Leandro Teixeira (CALS On-Campus)
352-392-8350
leandroteixeira@ufl.edu
Jaysankar De (CALS Online)
352-273-4206
jde@ufl.edu
Kevin Lee (CLAS On-Campus)
352-273-1250
km.lee@ufl.edu
Dr. Joe Larkin
352-392-5922
jlarkin3@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?
Contact:
Sylvia Van Boskirk
352-846-0847
svanboskirk@ufl.edu
Dr. Timothy Martin
352-846-0866
tamartin@ufl.edu
Scott Sager
352-846-0846
sasager@ufl.edu
Dr. Steve Johnson
352-846-0557
tadpole@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
Advising questions?
Contact:
Herschel Johnson
352-294-3701
hdjohnson@ufl.edu
Jenna Grogan
352-294-3702
jgrogan@ufl.edu
Laura Acosta
352-273-3472
ljacosta@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?
Contact:
Ryan Chin-Hing
rchinhing@ufl.edu
Dr. Dina Liebowitz
dinalieb@ufl.edu
- Example Careers
- Agronomist
- Crop Geneticist
- Extension Agent
- Landscaper
- Nursery Manager
- Plant Breeder
- Plant Pathologist
- Sports Turf Manager
Specializations:
- Soil Science
- Water Science
Advising questions?
Contact:
Michael Sisk
352-294-3152
mjsisk@ufl.edu
Dr. James Bonczek
352-294-3112
bonczek@ufl.edu
- Example Careers
- Environmental Lawyer
- Erosion Control Specialist
- Hydrologist
- Policy Analyst
- Reclamation Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Soil Chemist
- Soil Conservationist
- Water Resource Manager
Specializations:
- Pre-Professional
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Advising questions?
Contact:
Maureen Cox
352-846-0554
mjcox@ufl.edu
Dr. Christina Romagosa
352-273-3996
cmromagosa@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
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/
