Accreditations

Students who are required to write a thesis in a Master of Arts, Master of Science, or Master of Business Administration program are required to follow the indicated procedures.

1. The committee shall be composed of no fewer than three members, at least two representing the major department.

2. 
   A graduate student following a degree plan which requires a thesis must be registered for thesis during any semester or summer term in which assis­tance is provided by the committee members or when the library or other research facilities of Sul Ross State University are used. A graduate teach­ing assistant or research assistant enrolled for at least twelve hours during the long semester (six during a summer term) is exempt from this provi­sion; however, all graduate students must be enrolled for thesis when the thesis is accepted for graduation by the appropriate Dean.
   
3. 
   A public oral defense of the thesis (which may accompany the comprehen­sive examination) is required of all candidates.
   Announcement of the de­fense must be posted in the major department, the appropriate College office and the office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at least one week prior to the defense.
   
4. 
   The final copies of the thesis and abstract must be in the hands of the com­mittee at least five weeks prior to the date of graduation. At least three weeks prior to the date of graduation, the final thesis, signed by the com­mittee, must be in the Dean's Office for final approval.
   
5. 
   The student must submit to the Dean's Office a receipt for the thesis fee paid in the Cashier's Office. This fee pays for the binding of four copies of the thesis, two for the University library, one for the major department, and one for the candidate. A portion of the fee is for publishing the abstract in Master's Abstracts.
   

All candidates for the master's degree must pass a comprehensive examination, either oral or written or both as the major department may prefer. This examination may be scheduled through the major advisor any time after the student has been admitted to candidacy and has completed at least twenty-four (24) semester hours of graduate credit.

Students failing the comprehensive examination will be given an opportunity to retake the examination and meet other stipulations established by the committee or department. Permission for a third and final examination requires consent of the major advisor, department chairman, and Dean. Should a third examination be allowed, a representative of the Dean's Office (must be a member of the Graduate Faculty) will attend the examination as a non-voting member of the committee. The results of each attempted examination must be filed in the Dean's Office.

Before a candidate can be cleared for graduation, a passing grade on the examination must be filed in the Dean's Office at least ten days before the commencement at which the degree is to be conferred.

1. Subject to the approval of the dean or director of a division, and the depart­ment head, a student holding a valid master's degree from an accredited graduate institution within the past ten years may apply certain courses which were a part of the first master's degree toward a second master's de­gree. Generally, these previously applied semester hours will be applied toward a minor or related field of study. The number of semester hours so permitted will be:

a. For thirty-six semester hour programs, no more than
twelve se­mester hours of approved courses with no grade
of less than B in each, including all extension and transfer
work; or

b. For thirty semester-hour programs, no more than nine semester hours of approved courses with no grade less than B in each, including all extension and transfer work.

c. All remaining courses necessary to complete the second

mas­ter's degree must be resident credit courses at Sul Ross State University as this provision is subject to the rules governing the maximum amount of transfer and extension work which may be applied toward any master's degree. A grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained in these courses, exclusive of the work accepted in a and b above.

2. The second master's degree will be subject to the general rules
governing master's degrees except as stated above.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES
College of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

Office: Turner Range Animal Science Center 101

Phone: (432) 837-8201

FAX: (432) 837-8406

E-mail: kinucan@sulross.edu

Website: http://www.sulross.edu/pages/3221.asp

Bachelor of Science with majors in Animal Science (with concentrations in Agricultural Education, Animal Health Management, Animal Production, Equine Science, Meat Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and Reproductive Physiology), and Natural Resource Management (with concentrations in Agricultural Business, Conservation Biology, Range Management, and Wildlife Management).

Master of Agriculture with majors in Animal Science, and Range and Wildlife Management.

Master of Science with majors in Animal Science, and Range and Wildlife Management.

The Borderlands Research Institute For Natural Resource Management (BRI) was formed in 2007 and serves as a “sister institution” to the Department of Natural Resource Management within the College of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Its mission is to provide land managers with the most current scientific information on the management of the natural resources of the area. To meet this goal, the institutes plans and conducts research investigations on various aspects of our natural world. It provides science-based management alternatives to land owners and managers to enhance their ability to serve as land stewards. The BRI provides research and outreach to area produces and interested parties, and while fulfilling that capacity, it significantly enhances the teaching and learning opportunities afforded by the school.

Sul Ross State University is well known for its rodeo program and is the birthplace of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Sul Ross rodeo teams have earned nine national championships (seven men's and two women's) with well-known former members including Tuff Hedeman, Cody Lambert, and Tami Noble.

The rodeo program consists of state-of-the-art facilities including lighted, covered and outdoor arenas for practices and events. Practice stock is provided for student use during scheduled practice sessions at the University. There are usually three scheduled practices each week and additional practice can be arranged with the coach.

A number of Scholarships are available for students who are interested in rodeo. Along with the Scholarships, team members are provided budgeted travel monies to help with expenses while traveling to collegiate rodeo competition.

The rodeo club at Sul Ross State University sponsors many events throughout the year. Some of these annual events include jackpot team roping, the annual N.I.R.A. rodeo, and manning the Chili Appreciation Society International Booth at the annual Terlingua Chili Cook-off. Club monies support team activities and scholarships, and other activities determined by the club. Club members are not required to be rodeo team members.

For more information contact: Chance Campbell, Rodeo Coach, Sul Ross State University, P.O. Box C-110, Alpine, Texas 79832, Phone: (432) 837-8240, Fax (432) 837-8802, or www.sulross.edu/pages/3244.asp

The Faskin Ranch, a Sul Ross State University Research and Teaching Field Site, is located in Hudspeth County between Van Horn and Sierra Blanca along Interstate 10. This 14,700 acre working ranch provides hands-on teaching and research opportunities for students in Animal Science, Biology, Earth and Physical Science, and Natural Resource Management departments.

Office: Turner Range Animal Science Center, 103

Phone: (432) 837-8200

Fax: (432) 837-8409

E-mail: pwill@sulross.edu

Byron C. Housewright, Ph.D.

The Department of Animal Science offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Agriculture (non-thesis), Master of Science (non-thesis) and Master of Science (thesis) degrees. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science can choose a concentration in Agricultural Education with secondary teaching certification, Animal Health Management, Animal Production, Equine Science, Meat Science, Reproductive Physiology, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine academic advising. Master of Science (thesis) students will specialize in one of the following concentrations: Agricultural Education, Animal Production, Equine Science, Meat Science, Nutrition, Reproductive Physiology, and Veterinary Science.

The Department of Animal Science educates students in the art and science of applied animal knowledge and business practices to manage animals. Our goal in the Department of Animal Science is to provide the best education and training available for professional careers in the animal agricultural industry. We meet this goal with a curriculum solidly grounded in scientific principles that stress "hands-on” experience. Our degrees offer great flexibility to customize your educational needs by providing a number of concentrations.
Career Opportunities in Animal Science

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  Artificial insemination and breeding organizations
  
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  Companion animals (boarding, breeding, training, Humane Society)
  
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  County extension agents
  
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  Department of Agriculture (research and information)
  
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  Department of Defense (food supply and food service)
  
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  Feedlot positions
  
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  Finance (Production Credit Associations, banks, etc.)
  
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  Government protection and regulatory agencies
  
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  Graduate School for Master's in Business Administration
  
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  Graduate School for Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees
  
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  International opportunities
  
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  Laboratory technicians
  
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  Livestock and meat market reporting (government)
  
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  Livestock buyers for feeders and packers
  
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  Livestock production operations (beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, and horses)
  
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  Livestock publications
  
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  Meat inspection, grading, handling, distribution, and marketing (auctions, Cattle Fax, livestock sales management, etc.)
  
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  Positions in food processing, manufacturing, and ingredient plants
  
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  Ranch positions
  
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  Research (university or industry) in nutrition, reproduction, breeding and genetics, products, and production management
  
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  Riding instructor, sales, advertising, management, and public relations positions with feed companies, packing companies, drug & pharmacy companies, equipment companies, etc.
  
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  University or college teaching
  
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  University extension and area extension
  
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  Veterinary School for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (private practice, consulting, university teaching and research)
  

The Department of Animal Science is located in the Everett E. Turner Range Animal Science Center. This 500 acre complex consists of classrooms, laboratories, offices and animal holding areas. There are special facilities for veterinary technology, farrier technology, reproductive physiology, and equine science, as well as swine facilities, a feedlot and special horse pens. The university also maintains animals for teaching and research including: a herd of registered Hereford cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and swine. The 14,700-acre university ranch is also available for animal science classes and research. A variety of student clubs and activities are available for you to participate in, and include Collegiate FFA (livestock showing and judging), Delta Tau Alpha (agricultural honorary society), Rodeo Club, Ranch Horse Team, Range and Wildlife Club, Sul Ross Veterinary and Technicians Association (SRVATA), and Graduate Student Association.

A variety of Scholarships are available to qualified applicants through the College of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Scholarships include San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and many others. Scholarships vary from $100-$2,500 per academic year.

Basic Skills Component

English, 1301, 1302, 2304 and one additional soph or

Adv lit. 12

Mathematics, select two from 1310, 1315, 1316, or 1342 6

Communication, select from Comm 1303 or Thea 2304 3

Basic General Knowledge

Fine Arts, select from any Fine Art, Art, or Music 3

Kinesiology, PE 1150 and Activity Course 2

Laboratory Science, Chem 1401, Biol 1401, 1402,

NRM 3405 16

Social Science, select from Anth 1301, Eco 2300 or 2305,

Geog 1302 or 2302, Phil 1301, Psy 1302, or Soc 2303 or 3301 3

Integrity, Tolerance, Ethical Values, and Citizenship

American History, select 1301 and 1302 6

Federal Government, PS 2305 3

State Government, PS 2306 3

Major 66-67

Animal Science 1101, 1401, 3201, 3304, 3310 or 4311, 4317

16

Select 8-9 from ANSC 3302, 3303, 3305, 3309, 3310,3313, 3402,

Natural Resource Sciences 2301, 3305 6

Industrial Technology, select 1306, 2305, 2307, 2309 12

Education 24

Block I 3302, 4314 Block II 3301, 3303 Block III 3300, 4312, 4605

Total 126-127
Animal Health Management Concentration – is designed to provide the courses necessary to train students properly in the area of management pertaining to disease prevention. This concentration is desirable for those students seeking admission to Veterinary School, employment in feedlots, in cattle and horse breeding operation, and in general farm and ranch work where knowledge of clinical pathology and related courses would be advantageous to the profession. The curriculum meets the requirements for the state and federal employment opportunities in the field of animal health.
General Education ………………………………………............................... 60

Basic Skills Component

English, 1301, 1302, 2304 and one additional soph or

Adv lit. 12

Mathematics, select two from 1310, 1315, 1316, or 1342 6

Communication, select from Comm 1303 or Thea 2304 3

Basic General Knowledge

Fine Arts, select from any Fine Art, Art, or Music 3

Kinesiology, PE 1150 and Activity Course 2

Laboratory Science, Chem 1401 and 1402,

Biol 1402 and 2406 16

Social Science, select from Anth 1301, Eco 2300 or 2305,

Geog 1302 or 2302, Phil 1301, Psy 1302, or Soc 2303 or 3301 3

Integrity, Tolerance, Ethical Values, and Citizenship

American History, 1301 and 1302 6

Federal Government, PS 2305 3

State Government, PS 2306 3

Multicultural, select from CJ 3311 or 4301, Hist 2301 or 2302,

MAS 2301, PS 2307 or WS 2301or 3301 3

Major 55

Animal Science, 1101, 1401, 3308, 3315, 3317, 3406

4304,4305, 4306 and 4317 31

Natural Resource Management, select from 1402, 2301,

2302, or 3405 3-4

Concentration

Animal Science, select from 3301,3306, 3307, 3311, 3405,

3412 21

Basic Skills Component

English, 1301, 1302, 2304 and one additional soph or

Adv lit. 12

Mathematics, select two from 1310, 1315, 1316, or 1342 6

Communication, select from Comm 1303 or Thea 2304 3

Basic General Knowledge

Fine Arts, select from any Fine Art, Art, or Music 3

Kinesiology, PE 1150 and Activity Course 2

Laboratory Science, Chem 1401 and 1402,

Biol 1402 and 2406 16

Social Science, select from Anth 1301, Eco 2300 or 2305, Geog

1302 or 2302, Phil 1301, Psy 1302, or Soc 2303 or 3301 3

Integrity, Tolerance, Ethical Values, and Citizenship

American History, 1301 and 1302 6

Federal Government, PS 2305 3

State Government, PS 2306 3

Multicultural, select from CJ 3311 or 4301, Hist 2301 or 2302,

MAS 2301, PS 2307 or WS 2301 3

Major 55

Animal Science, 1101, 1401, 3308, 3315, 3317, 3406

4304, 4305, and 4306, 4317 31

Natural Resource Sciences, select from 1402, 2301, 2302,

or 3405 3-4

Concentration

Animal Science, 2305, 3201, 3302, 3305, 3309, 3402,

4311 and 4311 21

Basic Skills Component

English, 1301, 1302, 2304 and one additional soph or

Adv lit. 12

Mathematics, select two from 1310, 1315, 1316, or 1342 6

Communication, select from Comm 1303 or Thea 2304 3

Basic General Knowledge

Fine Arts, select from any Fine Art, Art, or Music 3

Kinesiology, PE 1150 and Activity Course 2

Laboratory Science, Chem 1401 and 1402,

Biol 1402 and 2406 16

Social Science, select from Anth 1301, Eco 2300 or 2305, Geog 1302 or 2302, Phil 1301, Psy 1302, or Soc 2303 or 3301 3

Integrity, Tolerance, Ethical Values, and Citizenship

American History, 1301 and 1302 6

Federal Government, PS 2305 3

State Government, PS 2306 3

Multicultural, select from CJ 3311 or 4301, Hist 2301 or 2302,

MAS 2301, PS 2307 or WS 2301 3

Animal Science, 1101, 1401, 3308, 3315, 3317, 3406,

4304, 4305, 4306 and 4317 30

Natural Resource Sciences, select from 1402, 2301, 2302,

or 3405 3-4

Concentration

Animal Science, 2303, 2308, 3305, 3313

3316, 3401 and 4307 21

Basic Skills Component

English, 1301, 1302, 2304 and one additional soph or

Adv lit. 12

Mathematics, select two from 1310, 1315, 1316, or 1342 6

Communication, select from Comm 1303 or Thea 2304 3

Basic General Knowledge

Fine Arts, select from any Fine Art, Art, or Music 3

Kinesiology, PE 1150 and Activity Course 2

Laboratory Science, Chem 1401, 1402,

Biol 1402 and 2406 16

Social Science, select from Anth 1301, Eco 2300 or 2305, Geog

1302 or 2302, Phil 1301, Psy 1302, or Soc 2303 or 3301 3

Integrity, Tolerance, Ethical Values, and Citizenship

American History, 1301 and 1302 6

Federal Government, PS 2305 3

State Government, PS 2306 3

Multicultural, select from CJ 3311 or 4301, Hist 2301 or 2302, MAS

2301 or WS 2301 or 3301 3

Major 55

Animal Science, 1101, 1401, 3308, 3315, 3317, 3406,

4304, 4305, 4306, and 4317 30

Natural Resource Sciences, select from 1402, 2301, 2302,

or 3405 3-4

Concentration

Animal Science, 2305, 3302, 3402, 3407, 3411, 4300, 4302 21

Electives 6