Our Degrees

Animals play important roles in human economy, society and culture.

The relationships among people and animals are an integral part of our society, economy and culture. Animals provide us with food, clothing, recreation and companionship.

Animal science and management majors are educated in not only the field of animal science, but also in marketing, economics and accounting.

The Department of Animal Science offers five minor programs open to students majoring in other disciplines who wish to complement their study programs.

The flexibility of the program and the close personal interaction between students, faculty and specialists in the field give students a large role in selecting and designing their own course

Are you interested in the mechanics of life and improving human and animal health, food safety, energy production and environmental quality?

We offer the climate science and policy minor to provide students from across campus with a basic background in climate change science as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Do you want to make a difference in the health and lives of people?

The minor in community development is designed to introduce students to community development theory, to analytic and research skills pertinent to the field, and to the role of organizations and cr

The community nutrition minor exposes students to the strategies available to promote proper nutrition among individuals, families and communities.