Food Science

You might choose a career in Food Science if you are interested in:

• auditing/inspecting
• food safety
• governmental laws and labeling
• product development 
• quality assurance
• sensory science

For more information about Food Science

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Degree Sheets for Food Science Options:

• Industry
  
• Science

The Department of Animal Science offers professional training at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Animal science is concerned with the science, art and business of the production of beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep and swine. An animal scientist is concerned with the application of the principles of the biological, physical and social sciences to the problems associated with livestock production and management.

Animal science is also concerned with the products of food animals: meat, dairy foods and eggs. The food industry is one of the largest and most important industries in the United States. Students can gain expertise in the processing, quality control and marketing of meat, dairy and poultry products. The undergraduate program leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and graduate studies culminate in the Master of Science, Master of Agriculture (emphasis in animal science) or the Doctor of Philosophy in nutrition, animal breeding and animal reproduction, or food science.

Careers

• Teacher
• Extension Specialist
• Quality Specialist
• Animal Scientist
• Market Reporter
• Quality Assurance
• Food Chemist
• Product Development
• Food Microbiologist

Employers of Animal Science Alumni

• Excel Corporation
• Tyson Foods
• Nestles - Pet Food
• Cargill
• National Steak and Poultry
• National Cattlemen's Association
• Michigan State University
• Sisco
• Eli Lilly & Co.
• American Dairy Association
• Schreiber Foods
• Kraft
• IBP
• Archer Daniels Midland
• Hershey
• Braum's Dairy
• United States Department of Agriculture

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Enrollment: Approximately 600 students
Student Organizations: Block and Bridle Club, Dairy Science Club, Food Industry Club Horsemen's Association, Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen's Association, Pre-Vet Club
Average Starting Salary of Graduates: $35,000
CASNR Awards more than $400,000 each year in scholarships and the department awards scholarships as well.