In the Department of Crop Sciences, our students are learning to feed and fuel the world through innovations in agronomy, biotechnology, data science, environmental science, and horticultural food systems. Choose from two majors: Crop Sciences and Computer Science + Crop Sciences. Learn more at cropsciences.illinois.edu.
Crop Sciences Major
Students in Crop Sciences (CPSC) choose from one of our seven concentrations
Agroecology
Become a leader in sustainably feeding the world while caring for the environment. Learn how natural ecosystems and agriculture coexist by studying plants, ecology, and environmental issues.
Biological Sciences
Prepare to become a pre-eminent researcher in various aspects of plant sciences and science in general, including plant physiology, pathology, weed science, and entomology.
Crop Agribusiness
Prepare for the business side of crop production by integrating business and crop sciences through classes in plant sciences, finance, and management of agricultural enterprises.
Crops
Learn to maximize crop production by applying cutting-edge research in agronomy, crop production, pest management, and weed sciences.
Horticultural Food Systems
Lead the way in urbanizing agriculture and increasing food security by studying horticultural fruit and vegetable crops in urban and local food systems.
Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Advance plant breeding and plant improvement by learning critical skills in molecular biology, genetics, and genomics.
Plant Protection
Learn to improve crop productivity and minimize yield losses by protecting plants from disease, pests, and weeds.
Computer Science + Crop Sciences Major
Computer Science + Crop Sciences (CS+CPSC) is the first major of its kind preparing students to revolutionize plant production systems in Illinois and across the globe using digital technology.
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