Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences

The Animal Science major (food animals) provides students with an industry-oriented, science-based education that prepares them for careers in animal agriculture or one of many industries associated with livestock production. The curriculum focuses on in-depth scientific knowledge of food-producing animal physiology and function and how to relate those scientific principles to animal production. Animal Science majors choose from specialized courses to enhance their technical, practical, and business skills related to production, marketing, and processing of livestock, meat and byproducts to develop a broad understanding of animal agriculture and production.

Potential Occupations:

• Managers of production units such as ranches, feedlots, meat processing facilities and dairy farms
• Sales representatives for feed companies, pharmaceutical firms, and livestock service organizations
• Meat product development or food safety/quality assurance
• Employment with organizational groups/associations such as breed organizations, clientele groups, and beef companies
• Cooperative extension and other educational positions
• Enrollment in graduate and professional schools