Applied Science

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DEGREE PROGRAMS

The goal of the Applied Science program is to provide students with the science and leadership skills necessary to expand their career options, encourage life-long learning and enrich their personal and civic lives.

The program prepares students to be the problem solvers, innovators and teachers for the great challenges that our world will face related to food, energy and water in our landscapes.

Applied Science is one of the most flexible majors. Students have the opportunity to individualize their course choices and select from several areas of study.

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Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Science in Applied Science

Tailor your degree to your career goals, and easily incorporate a minor without taking extra time to graduate. Choose more than 50% of your classes from a broad range of courses in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Traditional B.S. degree

Undergraduate Completion Degree

Online Completion of Bachelor of Science in Applied Science

Apply credits already earned to complete the Applied Science degree program online. This program provides a convenient and flexible career path for those in the military, currently employed, returning to college or transferring from a two-year college.

Online B.S. degree completion

Graduate Degree

Online or on-campus Master of Applied Science Degree

Pursue a professional degree in agriculture, food, and natural resources at the master's level. This program is available both on campus and online for individuals with an undergraduate degree in agriculture or significant, practical experience in agriculture and a degree in related areas.

Online or on-campus M.A.S. degree

Military Friendly School

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is proud to be named as a G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School. The Applied Science degree program has undergraduate and graduate programs with the flexibility, convenience and affordability to continue your education wherever you're located.

Military Friendly School MF15
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