Program Overview

Animal Science Management Online Certificate

The Animal Science Management Certificate program is open to degree-seeking students at other two- and four-year institutions, University of NebraskaLincoln undergraduates who are not Animal Science majors, and non-degree seeking associate degree holders.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted into this fully online certificate program as a non-degree seeking student, a student must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., and at least one semester of college level biology credit. For students not enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the admission procedure is:

• Complete the application.
  • In the application, select "Certificate Program" in the type of degree dropdown.
• Pay the application fee.
• Provide proof of high school graduation or equivalent (G.E.D.) and biology credit.

Program Details

Current students wishing to add this certificate to their Nebraska undergraduate degree program should contact one of the certificate advisors. Upon verification of completion of the prerequisite requirements with the appropriate grade, the department will admit them into the certificate program.

For current University of NebraskaLincoln students (not Animal Science majors) to be accepted into this undergraduate certificate program, a student must have at least one semester of college-level biology and one semester of college-level chemistry credit. Courses must meet the University of NebraskaLincoln CASNR transfer guidelines to be accepted.

Certificate Structure

The certificate requires 18 credit hours of Animal Science. At least 10 credit hours must be completed at the 300 level or higher. Students should complete two credits in an experiential learning project.

Course Examples

• Fundamentals of Animal Biology and Industry (ASCI 100)
• Principles of Animal Products for Today's Society (ASCI 210)
• Meat Specifications and Procurement (ASCI 213)
• Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (ASCI 240)
• Companion Animal and Equine Behavior (ASCI 271)

Program Outcomes

The courses in the Animal Science Management Undergraduate Certificate program will develop certificate awardees who:

• Understand the biology and chemistry of the life sciences and apply the principles to animal nutrition, growth, reproduction, genetics, and management of animals and their products.
• Develop animal nutrition, growth, reproduction, genetics, and management recommendations related to the specific animal or animal product in the career paths related to their selected area of interest.
• Propose solutions to problems in the production and/or management of animals or animal products specific to their area of interest.