Program Features
Customize Your Program
With a large selection of courses focused on all species from companion animals to specialty animals, you can customize your program to fit your educational needs.
Partnerships
Learn from experts in the industry through coursework and visiting world-renowned facilities in and around Lincoln
Internship Opportunities
Have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals and gain real-world experience to prepare yourself for a career
Notable Courses
ASCI 271: Companion Animal and Equine Behavior
Application of behavior principles to describe normal and problem behaviors of common companion animals and horses.
ASCI 321: Companion Animal Nutrition
Digestive anatomy and physiology of companion animals including dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotic species. Unique nutrient requirements, pet food formulation, and regulations.
PSYC 461: Animal Learning & Cognition
Evaluation and discussion of studies in learning and cognition that draws from the research literature with nonhuman animals.
NRES 125: Introduction to Zoo and Aquarium Science
Become familiar with the concepts and challenges associated with biological, ethical, welfare, and administrative aspects of zoo science and captive animal care. Conduct an ethology study using the scientific method.
ASCI 458: Advanced Companion Animal Biology
Advanced companion and specialty animal management techniques. Assess and propose solutions to management and well-being concerns related to health care, nutrition, and behavior of companion animals.
Huskers Do Big Things
Internships
- Oaken Acres Wildlife Center
- Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
- Capital Humane Society
- Instinct Pet Foods
- PetSource
- Uplifting Paws
Careers
- Animal Assisted Therapy and Service Animal Trainer
- Animal Trainer/Behaviorist
- Companion Animal Publication Writer
- Pet Food Quality Assurance Technician
- Pet Product Development Technician
- Zoo Keeper
Graduate Schools
- M.S., Animal Science (Extension & Education), University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- M.S., Animal Biology (Animal Genetics), UC-Davis
- Ph.D., Animal Science (Zoo Animal Nutrition), Iowa State University
- DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Iowa State University (2+2 program)
- M.S., Animal Science (Pet Food Processing), Kansas State University
Have Questions? We're Here to Help
If you have questions about the Companion Animal Science, contact us.
- Contact Name
- Alli Raymond
- Contact Title
- Admissions Coordinator
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