Curricula
Students desiring a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Poultry Science may choose either the science or technology curriculum offered by the Prestage Department of Poultry Science. Students interested in research or veterinary/medical fields can meet the pre-requisites for these professional schools through the science concentration. These students are also better prepared for advanced study in various disciplines such as genetics, nutrition, physiology, and pathology. The technology curriculum in Poultry Science allows a greater selection of courses in business and economics; and offers a student both basic and applied knowledge in poultry production which can be utilized in the poultry or allied industries upon graduation. One may obtain a double major in other curricula through careful use of electives and/or summer school attendance. These students should consult the undergraduate advisers in the department(s) concerned.
Career Opportunities
The transition from small farm to large commercial poultry operations has created more specialized positions than there are available poultry science graduates. Production-oriented positions and off-the-farm operations in areas such as processing and distribution offer new job opportunities. Allied industries such as: feed manufacturing, equipment sales, financing, pharmaceutical development and research – need additional employees trained in Poultry Science. Graduates are employed in the communication and public relations sectors, as teachers, and extension and research specialists and as veterinarians.