Submit complete secondary school records reflecting a cumulative grade of 75% (2.5 GPA equivalent) or higher. Secondary school records are high school transcripts or mark sheets showing all classes and grades completed and date of graduation. Transcripts that are not in English or 4.00 grade scale should have an official evaluation and translation provided.
Submit an official copy of High School Diploma or Graduation Certificate.
Demonstrated English language proficiency. Before being accepted for admission to the university international students must demonstrate their English language proficiency. For standard admission students may demonstrate proficiency by one of the following means:
TOEFL score of 530 (paper based), 195 (computer based), or 71 (internet based) with no band score below a 16.
IELTS scores of 6.0 overall with 5.0 or above in EVERY subject/skill category.
Duolingo English Test with a score of 95 or higher.
Japanese students may submit the EIKEN test with a passing score of Pre-1.
ACT English 18 and ACT Reading 20
SAT Evidence Based Reading/Writing 510
Successful completion of the ELS Level 112 Intensive English program in the United States. (See below for details.)
The Animal Science curriculum provides career training for students wanting to go directly into employment, but also qualifies students to pursue an advanced degree. Students will take courses focused in the basic sciences and all areas of animal science including livestock and domestic animals from production to processing. Many of the courses will include laboratories where students will receive hands-on training in animal handling and research. Animal science courses will include opportunities for students to work directly with both large and small animals. Hands-on-training is reinforced through practicums at the university farms and through cooperative education. Our small class size promotes interaction between students and faculty. We are small enough to care for you as an individual but large enough to provide every career opportunity. Our department’s unique balance of these areas has made EKU graduates successful with finding employment with high earning potential. Areas of study include the following:
Disciplines Species
Nutrition
Feeds and Feeding
Genetics
Reproduction and
AI Certification
Livestock Evaluation
Carcass Grading
Anatomy and
Physiology
Animal Diseases
Behavior and
Welfare
Forages and
Grazing
Management
Business Planning
Farm Management
Applied and basic research
Beef: Cow/calf, stocker/backgrounding, finishing
Companion Animal and Exotics
Dairy: Robotic milking, heifer development, calf care
Equine
Poultry
Sheep
Swine: Farrow to finish
There are many opportunities for Animal Science students to extend their education beyond the classroom through competition teams such as the Dairy Challenge Team or The Animal Science Quadrathalon Team. Students will also have the opportunity to travel and network with industry professionals through annual trips to the American Society of Animal Science Conference as well as various species and disciple conferences throughout the year.
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Suggested Curriculum Guide for Animal Science Concentration
Freshman (1st Semester) 15 hrs Freshman (2nd Semester) 16 hrs
BTO 100** Orientation (1 hr)
AGR 125 Principles of Animal Science
AGR 126 Animal Science Lab (1 hr)
E-2 MAT 112 or Higher Mathematics
E-4A BIO 112 Biology (4 hrs)
E-1A ENG 101 Composition
E-1A ENG 102 Composition II
E-5A Historical Perspective (3 hrs)
E-5B ECO 120 Economics
E-1C CMS 100 or 210 Communications
E-4B CHE 111 Chemistry I
E-4B CHE 111L Chemistry I Lab (1 hr)
Sophomore (1st Semester) 15 hrs Sophomore (2nd Semester) 13-14 hrs
AGR 321 Feeds and Feeding (4 hrs)
CHE 112 Chemistry II
CHE 112L Chemistry II Lab (1 hr)
BIO 111 Cell & Molecular Biology (4 hrs)
E-3B Humanities
AGR Animal Science
AGR 301 or 349 Experiential Learning (1 hr)
AGR 225 or 330 (2)
CHE 361 Organic Chemistry I
CHE 361L Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 hr)
E-6 Diversity – Writing Intensive (3 hrs)
Junior (1st Semester) 16 hrs Junior (2nd Semester) 15-16 hrs
AGR Animal Production (4 hrs)
AGR Animal Science
AGR 308 Agriculture Economics
E-3A Arts
Science Elective
AGR Animal Science
AGR 301, 302 or 349 Experiential Learning (1 hr)
AGR 305 Professional Skills Seminar (1 hr)
E-6 Diversity (3 hrs)
Science Elective (4 hrs)
STA 215 or 270 Applied Statistics (4 hrs)
Senior (1st Semester) 15 hrs Senior (2nd Semester) 13-15 hrs
AGR 310 Ag Business
AGR 301, 302 or 349 Experiential Learning (1 hr)
AGR Animal Production (4 hrs)
AGR 304 Pest Management (4 hrs)
Free Elective
AGR 499 or 509 Capstone
Animal Science Selection (3 hrs)
AGR 411 Senior Seminar (1 hr)
Free Elective (6-8 hs)
BTS 400 College to Careers Seminar (0 credit)**
Career Opportunities
A wide array of jobs are available in the public and private sector including state local and federal government agencies, private and commercial business, agriculture management, research, sales, and finance. The practical instruction and hands-on application you will receive enables you to be an immediate asset to employers or prepared to manage your own business. You will join the ranks of successful EKU graduates in areas such as pharmaceutical and feed sales, farm management, biotechnology research and development, communication and marketing consultant, food science, agriculture finance and banking, extension and 4-H agents, government agency employees, and pursuing advanced degrees. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Agriculture predict the animal scientist job market to continue to grow at a faster than average rate. Animal science graduates are essential to maintaining the nation’s priorities of food security, sustainable energy, and environmental quality. The average starting salary for an animal scientist with a Bachelor’s degree is around $58,000 per year and ranging from $36,000 to $100,000+. Students graduating from the Animal Science Program will also be qualified to pursue advanced degrees in graduate research allowing them to specialize in any of the above areas and further increase their earning potential.
