Course Overview
The program is aimed at students who want to increase their knowledge and competence at the graduate level in preparing to enter industry or professional school, but who do not have specific goals of entering into research positions in academia. The program also serves working professionals who want to gain new knowledge concerning recent advancements in various subjects to promote their careers, and it fulfills continuing education needs of science educators. Flexibility of courses that emphasize Animal Sciences principles, business, communication, education, etc. is an important component of the program. It is important to note that the MAS program is not intended to replace the traditional MS option currently offered by the department.