Students also complete the University's General Education curriculum with courses in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences. Animal Science majors are encouraged to get involved in animal science clubs and acquire firsthand experience in handling laboratory and farm animals at our dairy and beef cattle, poultry, sheep, horse, and laboratory animal facilities. The Department offers four study options that aid in developing specific skills and training for current job opportunities. This emphasis requires in-depth work in the basic sciences, including chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, physiology, and biology. Students must also take specialized animal science courses such as animal management, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and pathology.
Graduates can pursue careers such as researcher, policy maker or industry specialist.
With further education, graduates may become veterinarians or university professors. The Animal Biotechnology Emphasis is designed to provide students with a strong background in the basic sciences, modern laboratory techniques, and animal management skills. This is the program for those interested in laboratory or research technician careers, especially in biotechnology laboratories, which are expanding rapidly in the Northeast. This field explores and develops new technologies such as recombinant DNA, embryo manipulation, or cell and tissue culture. The required course work is similar to that of the Animal Sciences Emphasis, but includes intensive training in modern laboratory technologies.