Home / Majors

Animal Science - B.S.A.

General Information

Degree & Major:

College Name:

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Department Name:

Animal and Dairy Science

Contact:

Dean Pringle
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator
dpringle@uga.edu
(706) 542-0997

Find Out More

Degree Requirements

College-wide Requirements

University-wide Requirements

Description:

The animal science curriculum is designed to provide technical and applied instruction in the biological, physical, and economic aspects of beef, swine, sheep, and horse production. It includes the selection, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and management of livestock in the production of meat and milk, or of horses as work or companion animals. Courses of a more basic nature may be emphasized by students who desire careers in science-related fields or who wish to pursue graduate or professional study. This major is highly recommended for persons wishing to enter a program of study in veterinary medicine.

Details

Career Opportunities:	The curriculum in animal science is designed to prepare students for careers as livestock producers, farm managers, animal science specialists, county extension agents, vocational agriculture teachers, or research technicians. Students are also qualified for careers in agribusiness with meat processing companies, feed manufacturers, breed associations, animal health companies, livestock marketing organizations, livestock equipment and supply companies, livestock publications, or related fields.
Expectations of Transfer Students:	Students transferring to this major should have taken the following courses: BIOL 1107-1107L, 1108-1108L; CHEM 1211, 1211L, 1212, 1212L; Organic Chemistry; MATH 1113.
Special Requirements:	Students must have an overall 2.0 GPA in major courses.
Scholarships:	Scholarships are available to Animal Science majors through both the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Animal and Dairy Science Department.
Internships:	All Animal Science majors are required to complete an internship as a part of the undergraduate program requirements.
Other Learning Opportunities:	Certificate in International Agriculture, Undergraduate Research, Student Worker on livestock units.
Student Organizations:	The UGA Block and Bridle Club Contact: Dr. Ronnie Silcox (rsilcox@uga.edu; 706-542-9102 or Dr. Josie Coverdale (jcover@uga.edu 706-583-0398). The UGA Cattlemen's Association Contact: Dr. Ronnie Silcox (rsilcox@uga.edu; 706-542-9102). The UGA Horsemen's Association Contact: Dr. Josie Coverdale (jcover@uga.edu; 705-583-0398). The UGA PreVeterinary Club Contact: http://www.ads.uga.edu/Clubs.htm The UGA Dairy Science Club Contact: Dr. Bill Graves (wgraves@uga.edu; 706-542-9106) or Dr. Mark Froetschel (markf@uga.edu; 706-542-0985). The UGA Livestock Judging Team Contact: Dr. Ronnie Silcox (rsilcox@uga.edu; 6706-542-9102). The UGA Meat Animal Evaluation Team Contact: Dr. Dean Pringle (dpringle@uga.edu; 542-0997). The UGA Horse Judging Team Contact: Dr. Josie Coverdale (jcover@uga.edu; 583-0398). The UGA Dairy Judging Team Contact: Dr. Bill Graves (wgraves@uga.edu; 706-542-9106).
Available Graduate Programs:	Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy