Program Overview
Louisiana State University's Master of Science in Animal Sciences program provides advanced knowledge and skills in animal science, preparing graduates for careers in research, teaching, or professional roles. Students can specialize in various areas and choose between a thesis option, requiring a research project, or a non-thesis option focusing on coursework.
Program Outline
The Master of Science in Animal Sciences program at Louisiana State University is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in various aspects of animal science. The program aims to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge and competencies to pursue careers in research, teaching, or other professional roles within the animal science field. The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option requires a thesis research project, while the non-thesis option focuses on comprehensive coursework. Students can specialize in various areas of animal science based on their interests and career goals.
Assessment:
- Thesis option: Students are required to present a 30-45 minute seminar defending their thesis research.
- Non-thesis option: Students must pass a comprehensive final oral exam administered by the student's examining committee.
- A minimum of 30 hours of credit at the graduate level are required for the thesis option, while the non-thesis option requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework.
- All coursework must be approved by the student's examining committee.
- Up to six hours of ANSC 7061 Research in Animal Science (1-6) may be applied to the degree, both for thesis and non-thesis options.
