农业科学与畜牧科学博士学位

该学习课程由学生及其专业教授根据研究生院政策制定，并经学生研究生委员会批准，并且必须包括以下指定的核心课程。除了研究生院对博士研究生委员会的要求外，该系还要求至少两名委员会成员来自动物和奶业科学系。完成博士学位 需要超出学士水平的领域或感兴趣的课程方面的大量学术工作，包括正式课程和研究（论文学时）。密西西比州立大学要求博士生获得至少54小时的学分，超过学士学位，其中包括20小时的学位论文学分。在这54个小时中，至少有24个小时必须来自GPA分级的研究生课程，至少8000或更高级别的12个小时的学时（不包括
The Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture with a concentration in Animal and Dairy Science program of study is developed by the student and his/her major professor with approval by the student's graduate committee in accordance with Graduate School policy and must include core courses as specified in the Graduate Catalog. In addition to the Graduate School requirements for a Ph.D.'s graduate committee, the department requires that at least two committee members be from the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences.<br>An advanced degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences can afford you numerous career opportunities. Many companies involved in animal agriculture are seeking individuals who bring the experience of advanced coursework and the ability to conduct and interpret research to their businesses. In addition to jobs in the animal feeding, breeding, production, and health management industries, an advanced degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences can also give you an advantage in the basic and molecular sciences. Graduate students in Animal and Dairy Sciences can choose to obtain a Master of Science degree, a Master of Agriculture degree, or a Doctor of Philosophy degree. In all options, students will work closely with a major professor in their field of interest, gaining knowledge and experience.