Majoring in Animal Science provides students with the knowledge required to meet the challenge of the rapidly changing livestock industries in the Western United States. The Animal Science curriculum is designed to give students a foundation in the basic sciences and fundamental training in the various phases of the livestock food and fiber industries as well as the horse and companion animal aspect of animal agriculture. The Animal Science Faculty are committed to providing educational opportunities to assist students in attaining the highest quality education possible. The Program Students study technical and practical aspects of animal sciences, the livestock industry and their relationship to the community and the environment. Animal Science students complete courses in the basic animal sciences as well as in the natural sciences, chemistry, speech, agricultural economics and the University's core requirements.
Many classes offer the opportunity for individualized instruction and hands-on experience.
Many students have the opportunity to work in research laboratories or assist in the conduct of field studies. In addition to receiving a solid Animal Science education, students are encouraged to enhance communication, critical thinking, computer, research and decision making skills. An undergraduate degree in Animal Science also prepares students for graduate study or for professional study in numerous career fields including the veterinary and medical sciences. The livestock industry has immensely diverse career opportunities. These career possibilities include agriservices, agribusiness, agricultural communication, animal production management, animal recreation, equine management and recreation, feed manufacturing, food processing, livestock and meat marketing, pharmaceutical services, livestock education, research and extension programming.