n this program student with baccalaureate degrees receive postgraduate training and experience in at least two disciplines and begin to develop research competence under the close supervision of a member of the faculty. This program is a terminal degree, which prepares the candidate for a position in industry, agribusiness, extension, teaching or research; for most, it is the prelude to candidacy for the Ph.D. program. Some of the study requirements of the M.S. program follow: supervised by special committee of three professors selected by the candidate, at least one of whom must not be a member of the department of animal science; requires one major and one minor subject; requires minimum of two residence units (usually one year), but most students receiving financial support need two years for this degree; no residence credit from another university can be transferred for this degree; final examination is an oral conducted by the special committee and involves defense of the thesis; candidate is expected, as part of training, to assist in teaching undergraduate courses.