Animal Science

Experiences in Animal Science

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The bachelor’s degree with major in animal science offers coursework in all aspects of the livestock and poultry industries including commercial production and management; food processing; animal nutrition and health; biotechnology and pre-veterinary studies. The pre-veterinary concentration satisfies all necessary pre-requisites for many veterinary schools. Numerous courses offer hands-on experience with livestock at the Freeman Center, Texas State University’s working farm and ranch used for educational, outreach and research purposes. Involvement and volunteering with faculty research projects exposes students to additional career opportunities and hands-on experiences in the animal science field. The department hosts strong experiential programming in research, service-learning and professional development, and students may participate in Education Abroad or Study in America for global and cultural enrichment, and as well as choose from numerous student organizations for engaging experiences.

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Career Opportunities

  • Extension agent
  • Laboratory technologist
  • Production manager
  • Diagnostics technical specialist
  • Dairy farmer
  • Rancher
  • Veterinary technician