The Agriculture Department offers a Master of Science in Animal Science (thesis) and a Master of Agriculture in Agriculture (non-thesis). These programs allow students to choose an area of emphasis from a wide variety of agriculture focus areas.
Careers
A master’s degree in animal science helps students be competitive in the job market. Students develop independent thinking and reasoning skills throughout their studies. The degree is also essential for anyone wanting to be a county extension agent.
Research
Research is a large component of the master’s degree program. Students who have received graduate assistantships have chosen research topics that vary from meat science and grazing management to wool and mohair technology and pathobiology.