Degree Requirements

Animal Science Concentrations

Science Concentration
2024-2025 Printable Degree Sheet
The Science Concentration is the rigorous concentration in terms of chemistry and other lab sciences. This concentration is designed to best prepare students for graduate school and serves as the core concentration for all the pre-professional options students can choose within the department. If students desire to major in animal science and also complete the prerequisites for a professional school, they need to work with their advisor to develop an academic plan that will allow them to complete the animal science degree and meet professional school requirements. Currently, students in the department are using this concentration as preparation for the following professional schools as well as others not listed (Ex: Veterinary, Medical, Dental, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, and Physician Assistant). Click HERE to establish a pre-professional connection.  

Industry Concentration
2024-2025 Printable Degree Sheet
The Industry Concentration is designed to prepare students for a multitude of jobs in the livestock, meat, and companion animal industries. This concentration contains more elective hours and gives students more flexibility to explore and take classes that are not part of the required degree plan but could be taken toward a minor or area of interest (Ex: agricultural & applied economics, agribusiness, agricultural communications, natural resource management and more.) Animal Science Pre-Nursing students will also need to be Industry Concentration. Click HERE to establish a pre-nursing connection.