Academics: Programs of Study: Undergraduate Degree Programs
Dairy Science
- Department: Animal and Dairy Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - BSA
- UGA Bulletin: Major Requirements
- UGA Bulletin: Minor Requirements
- Campus: Athens
- UGA Career Center: Career Choices
Requirements
The thriving dairy industry in Georgia is an important segment of the agricultural economy. The modern industry requires personnel trained in business, economics, and management as well as the traditional dairy science courses. Courses of a more basic nature may be emphasized by students who desire careers in science-related fields or who wish to pursue graduate or professional study. This major is highly recommended for persons planning to enter a program of study in veterinary medicine.
Career Opportunities
The curriculum in dairy science prepares the student for a career in dairy farm operation as a manager or owner; in sales of equipment or feed; in field services with processing plants, feed manufacturers, breed associations, and marketing agencies; in college research and teaching; as county extension agents, vocational agriculture teachers, or research technicians.