Bria Sledge
Stacy Duffield
Brianna Cooper
Sarah (Heewon) Kim
Dana Dove
The Animal Science graduate certificate is designed to provide you with courses in the major disciplinary areas of animal science. The goal of the program is to offer foundation courses across many facets of animal science, serving as a basis for further study in one of the disciplines or in a particular animal species.
Is this certificate right for me?
Our courses include a wide variety of students. You may be right for this certificate program if you:
- Work in the animal science industries.
- Have a bachelor of science degree in animal science or closely related field.
- Work for an animal production company.
- Have a job title such as vet tech, zookeeper, animal control officer, animal care or lab technician, quality assurance, inspector, or sales representative.
- Need additional education to advance in your career.
- Teach agriculture classes in high schools and community colleges.
- Are preparing to apply to vet school and want an opportunity to strengthen your content knowledge.
- Are in the middle of a master’s degree or Ph.D. program and looking for supplemental courses.
You may choose to use this certificate as a stepping stone to begin your master’s degree in Animal Science.
What will I learn through this program?
Topics include:
- Nutrition
- Breeding and genetics
- Meat science
- Animal physiology
- Growth and development
- Animal production and management
Courses offered through this program may be combined with courses from closely affiliated AG IDEA programs to create areas of emphasis.
| Nutrition Emphasis | Animal Genetics Emphasis | Beef Cattle Production & Management Emphasis | Meat Science Emphasis |
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Affiliated AG IDEA program Quantitative Genetics and Genomics program |
Affiliated AG IDEA program Grassland Management program |
Affiliated AG IDEA program Food Safety & Defense program |
To see a full list of courses available, visit the Program Courses page. Students should consult their academic advisor at their home university before enrolling.
Certificate titles vary by university. Consult each university for the certificate title as it will appear on the diploma.
A graduate certificate designed to provide students with foundational knowledge across the many facets of animal science.
Course List for Animal Science Certificate
Bria Sledge
Stacy Duffield
Brianna Cooper
Sarah (Heewon) Kim
Dana Dove
In addition to professional development and advancement, this program challenges and promotes my personal growth as I gain skills and understanding applicable to my own life and relationships. I look forward to using the lessons from each class in every segment of my life.