M.S. requires 26 credits of course work and 4 credits for thesis. At least 42 credits must be earned in formal class work and at least 21 in upper graduate level courses. The time limitation on an M.S. or Ph.D. program is 8.5 years. Two semesters of full time residency required. Foreign languages, or tools and preliminary exams are required of Ph.D. candidates.
Tuition is waived for students awarded state assistantships.
There may be opportunities for part-time employment in the department. Faculty and Research Interests D. K. Hansen, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Animal Science. B. W. Hess, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Animal Science.