2022-2023: $430
2023-2024: $435
Learn more about the Tuition and Cost
12 Hours
Swine Science Online is the first-ever online undergraduate program in swine science. Swine Science Online offers education and training of future pork professionals to benefit the pork industry by inspiring a career interest through academic training and application.
This program brings together the U.S. Pork Center for Excellence with faculty from top animal science programs across the country.
The Swine Science Online vision is to ensure that the pork industry is led and managed by individuals who have broad educational and production experiences that have prepared them for these roles. Swine Science Online teaches scientific principles and management skills involved in pork production for efficient and sustainable operation.
A certificate in swine science benefits those already working in the industry, as well as undergraduate students looking for a value-added experience to increase employability.
- Swine Genetic Sales Consultant
- Regional Swine Sales Manager
- Swine Communications Coordinator
- Swine Building construction
- Swine Pharmaceuticals
- Swine Production Management
- Swine Feed Sales
Learn how Swine Science Online can transform your future!
Video courtesy of the U.S. Pork Center for Excellence.
All students who complete the 12-credit curriculum will be eligible to apply for an industry certificate in Swine Science through the U.S. Pork Center for Excellence or an academic certificate through South Dakota State University.
An undergraduate certificate that offers education and training of future pork professionals.
Course List for Swine Science Certificate
Having an integrated financial strategy for families has become increasingly important for families to stabilize their finances, especially during the pandemic. Acquiring professional knowledge on how to well manage family wealth has motivated me to pursue a master’s degree program in family financial planning and become a professional financial planner. The Great Plains IDEA program offers me a great path to this academic field and to gain the skills to help people protect financial resources.