The Animal and Rangeland Sciences Masters of Science Program will prepare students for successful careers in fundamental and applied sciences, agriculture, rangeland management. Graduates will be prepared to address critical regional and worldwide needs to sustainably feed people, care for animals and agricultural enterprises, and manage 40% of both the U.S. and Earth’s terrestrial surface for multiple uses and values. Students may focus on various sub-disciplines related to animal science including: animal nutrition, physiology, genetics, health, reproduction, welfare, livestock production, meat industry and food safety. Specific areas of study within the rangeland ecology and management specialty include: riparian ecosystems, ecology, hydrology, restoration, landscape ecology, soil-plant relations, rangeland animal and wildlife interactions, grazing and habitat management, planning, management, monitoring, invasive species, and remote sensing. Graduates are needed to meet the needs of the agriculture industry from farmranch to plate.<br><br>Additionally, State and Federal agencies, consulting, non-governmental organizations, secondaryhigher educationresearch, private landowners, and the energy and mineral sectors are seeking advanced degree graduates with skills and knowledge in rangeland science, and an understanding of the complexity of laws and policies governing public and private rangelands.<br>Students will be able to apply scientific concepts to research and management questions related to the sustainable management of animal agriculture and natural resources.<br>Students will be able to develop, plan, and execute experiments and monitoring and assessment management protocols for large landscapes that use appropriate science and statistical approaches.<br>Students will be able to effectively compose and articulate scientific concepts through multiple media outlets including online digital as well as written and oral communications.<br>Students will be able to evaluate and apply professional ethics in the design and application of their research and management plans