In addition to our traditional degree programs, we also have online options through the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) for both undergraduate and graduate learners to pursue their passion for animal science. CASNR places the needs of our students at the center of all that we do by:
- Supporting working professionals while earning a degree and/or certificate that addresses personal educational goals
- Working with faculty advisors to support a program that meets the needs of each individual student
- Ensuring high quality science-based educational programs which are the same programs earned by on-campus students
Undergraduate Certificate Program
Animal Science Management Online Certificate
The Animal Science Management Certificate online program is open to degree‐seeking students at other two‐ and four‐year institutions, University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduates who are not Animal Science majors, and non-degree seeking associate degree holders.
The courses 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.
Online Graduate Program
Beef Cattle Nutrition MAS Program
The Beef Cattle Production specialization works synergistically with the Masters of Applied Science (MAS) program to offer students with an interest in beef cattle production, the opportunity to become more familiar with nutrition, meat science, genetics, and growth topics in an online program.
The Beef Cattle Production Specialization in the MAS is a flexible and personalized practitioner degree program that provides students with opportunities to:
- Become lifelong learners utilizing the University’s Beef Cattle resources after they complete their degree.
- Develop an understanding of beef production as a system and be exposed to alternative production practices that may enhance profitability and stewardship.
- Gain an understanding of statistics to better evaluate research data.
- Understand how biochemical underpinnings of agricultural production affect cattle growth and nutrient metabolism.
- Critically evaluate research literature, effectively synthesize data, and communicate results.
