Poultry Curricula and Course Offerings
The Poultry Science Department presently offers three curricula options
for the undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree.
The Poultry Science Department offers the Master of Science degree with
majors in Poultry Science, Genetics, Animal Physiology, Animal Nutrition, or
Food Science and Technology. A Doctor of Philosophy degree is also offered
with majors in Animal Physiology, Animal Nutrition or Food Science and Technology.
The U.S. poultry industry is a $21 billion+ business employing hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. Mississippi ranks 4th in broiler production and is continuing to expand. This dynamic industry employs about 20,000 Mississippians and has approximately 3,000 poultry farming operations throughout the state. Poultry is the Number 1 farm revenue commodity in Mississippi.
The Poultry curriculum provides for in-depth study of scientific principles important in the production, processing and marketing of poultry and poultry products. The curriculum is designed with academic and experiential components to ensure that graduates are prepared to manage people and resources vital to this important food industry. Poultry students should also expect to develop creative thinking skills that will allow them to develop solutions for complex real world problems as they develop their careers as managers. The strong science content of the curriculum also makes it an excellent fit for pre-vet students and students interested in graduate studies. The department provides one-on-one advising for all Poultry Science students.
The management concentration is appropriate for students interested in entering into a personal poultry operation, in service and sales work with large poultry enterprises, in federal, state or local government employment, and in many employment opportunities in the allied fields relating to poultry.
The rapid growth in poultry production in Mississippi has created a large demand for graduates with good backgrounds in poultry and strong supporting work in business. The business concentration satisfies all the requirements for a minor in Agribusiness. Thus, this concentration offers lucrative employment opportunities to the poultry science major.
The future growth of the poultry industry is closely associated with advancements in manufacturing technology. There is a large demand for well trained poultry scientists with this capability. This concentration elective offers rapid career advancement for the poultry science major and prepares the student for future graduate work.
The Pre-Veterinary concentration allows a student to satisfy the pre-veterinary requirements while completing a B.S. in Poultry Science. The Poultry Science department offers a 3 + 1 program for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine. Contact the Poultry Science department for these requirements.
The Poultry Science Department offers a specialized Master of Science degree
for graduates majoring in Poultry Science. Additional offerings include
Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degrees to students majoring in
one of the interdisciplinary curriculums offered by the Graduate School. These
curriculums include Food Science and Technology,
Animal Physiology, Animal
Nutrition and Genetics. Each interdisciplinary program utilizes faculty
and staff of participating departments within the Graduate College. Additional
information can be obtained by contacting the Graduate College;
P.O. Box G; 116 Allen Hall; Mississippi State University; Mississippi State,
MS 39762 or grad@grad.msstate.edu
.
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Last modified: Monday, June 21, 2005.
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