Animal Science

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville

University Rank:#1001

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 29,704 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

Animal Science

About

The Animal Science certificate provides you with specialized training in the field, all through the accessible format of online learning. Study under leading animal science faculty and benefit from their unique experiences and qualifications in the animal science discipline.

Animal Science is a 12-credit graduate certificate program designed to provide rigorous instruction for those who wish to continue their training in the management and care of animals as well as the processing of animal products. Your studies will cover an advanced understanding of meat science, genetic selection, physiology of reproduction as well as nutrition for either ruminant or monogastric animals.

This program is offered by SDSU through AG*IDEA, an affiliate of the Great Plains IDEA. AG*IDEA courses are taught by experienced faculty members in agriculture disciplines.

Have an undergraduate degree in animal science or related field
Enjoy working with livestock
Are passionate about animal agriculture

Disciplines

College of Agriculture Food and Environmental Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career

Educators
Extension agent
Animal production specialist
Feed specialist
Pharmaceutical researcher

Fee Information

Application Fee 35

How to Apply

Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.

Step 2

Submit all required application materials including:

Transcript Evaluation
Transcripts
IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
Financial Documents
Proof of Immunity
Documents Required by Your Program of Interest

Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.

Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.

Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.

Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.

Animal Science

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville

Go to Official Website