Animal Science Option
The Animal Science Option is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in the animal agriculture industry and/or admission to a graduate program in Animal Science. As the admission requirements for each graduate program varies, it is essential to work closely with an animal science advisor to assure that the appropriate courses are taken. Completion of this degree option does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.
Summary of degree requirements:
General Education |
46 |
Agricultural Science Core |
33 |
Animal Science Option |
24 |
Supplemental Courses |
26 |
Total Hours |
12 |
General Education |
46 |
Note: Since AGR 499C is counted in the core hours, it is not included in the general education total hours.
The following general education courses are required by the Animal Science option.
Required General Education hours (Seven hours)
AGR 204 — World Food |
3 |
CHEM 101 — Survey of Chemistry |
4 |
Elective General Education hours |
39 |
An additional 39 hours of approved courses are needed to complete MSU's General Education program. These should be selected in consultation with an Animal Science Advisor.
Core Requirements |
33 |
For the Animal Science option, the student must complete the Agricultural Sciences core. Where choices exist, the following core courses must be taken:
AGR 143 — Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock |
3 |
AGR 233 — Animal Diseases and Parasites |
3 |
AGR 243 — Equine Health and Disease |
3 |
AGR 316 — Feeds and Feeding |
3 |
AGR 402 — Advanced Agricultural Experience, or |
|
Approved Cooperative Education |
2 |
CHEM 201 — Survey of Organic Chemistry |
4 |
Animal Science Option Requirements |
24 |
For the Animal Science option, the student must complete 12 hours of option requirements and 12 hours of option electives.
Option Requirements |
12 |
AGR 180 — Introduction to Field Crops |
3 |
AGR 222 — Livestock Evaluation |
3 |
AGR 330 — Livestock Improvement |
3 |
AGR 384 — Forage Crops |
3 |
Option Electives |
12 |
AGR 336 — Dairy Production |
3 |
AGR 337 — Poultry Production |
3 |
AGR 338 — Livestock Judging |
3 |
AGR 342 — Horse Production |
3 |
AGR 343 — Beef Production |
3 |
AGR 344 — Swine Production |
3 |
AGR 345 — Sheep Production |
3 |
AGR 380 — Equine Management |
3 |
AGR 480 — Equine Breeding and Reproduction |
3 |
AGR 415 — Animal Nutrition |
3 |
Animal Science Supplemental Courses |
26 |
For the Animal Science Option, the student must complete 26 hours of supplemental courses in consultation with their Animal Science advisor.