Murray State University

Hunt seat and stock seat styles of riding courses are taught each semester. Animal Agriculture is specific, specialized, mechanized, computerized, and industrialized. Students enrolled in the animal/equine sciences have an opportunity to study in the many areas of subject matter associated with animal agriculture. Students receive scientific training in animal breeding and genetics, nutrition, physiology, management, animal evaluation and selection, disease control, and sanitation. More than ever, students must be well-rounded in the biological and physical sciences. It is recognized that many animal/equine science students today do not have the practical experience necessary for many positions requiring a combination of technical and practical training. Practical experience in animal/equine science is attained through laboratories and internships. The Master of Science degree in Agriculture offers the opportunity for professional agriculture personnel to obtain an education at the graduate level and provides students with the opportunity for graduate study in the various disciplines of agriculture. Students who wish to be considered for admission to graduate study leading toward the Master of Science degree must have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major or minor in Agriculture, in addition to meeting all the general requirements for graduate studies.