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- Coursework includes computer and communications training, sales, and business management. Other required coursework is traditional to livestock degrees, but students have the option of taking courses specific to their interests. Options also exist for students who wish to pursue pre-veterinary studies.
- Faculty research interests include reproductive management or livestock species and cost effective/nutritious feed alternatives for cattle.
- Hands-on, technology-infused learning equals an advantage in the job market.
- UMC has it's own ultrasound machine that students use to diagnose pregnancy and cardiac issues.
Direct, Applied Experience Working with Animals
UMC students gain direct experience working with University-owned and local herds of dairy and beef cattle, swine, and sheep and have many opportunities to apply the theory and skills they are learning in the classroom. In addition, class field trips include visits to approximately 30 farms. UMC students also have access to the 100-head Northwest Research and Outreach Center Dairy Facility and Beef Feedlot Facilities.
The University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) is located on the north end of the UMC campus. It houses the Animal and Equine Science faculty offices, an interactive television (ITV) classroom, networked classrooms, a science lab, and stables. The building was dedicated in 1993 and has won national awards for architectural design.
- Dairy Club
The UMC Dairy Club participates in numerous events including the Collegiate American Dairy Science Knowledge Bowl and The World Dairy Exposition.
- Animal Science Association
The UMC Animal Science Association participates in numerous events including a major livestock show (Denver, Houston, etc.)
- Ag-Arama Club & Annual Event
Ag-Arama is a weekend event on campus for students, faculty, and community with numerous competitions in Animal Science, Horticulture, and Agronomy. The club organizes and hosts the event as well as working with community members, participating in community service projects, and forming friendships with others in the club.
- Professional Organizations
UMC is also active within other organizations that offer many opportunities for students who enjoy animal judging. They include:
- the annual World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin,
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the annual North American Livestock Expo in Louisville, Kentucky
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the annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) dairy contest
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UMC also sponsors its own judging contests on campus as part of its annual Ag-Arama event.
- UMC's Strategic plan includes the implementation of Program Improvement Audit Committees (PIAC) to aid in the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of each program.
- The membership of the Animal Science PIAC is comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and interests, including representatives from business, industrial, educational, and health organizations, as well as from the University faculty and students.
Small Campus. Big Degree.
Earn a prestigious University of Minnesota degree in an affordable, close-knit campus setting. The University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the United States and ranks among the most esteemed. As a coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota system, the U of M, Crookston offers access to world-class teaching, learning and research resources, as well as enhanced internship and undergraduate research opportunities. As a graduate, your diploma features one of the most respected names in higher education.
Individual Attention and Mentorship
You expect an education that not only focuses on your needs but also allows your talent and interests to shine through. The dedicated faculty and staff at the U of M, Crookston serve as true mentors, offering personalized attention through a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 and by working closely with students as mentors and advisors. You’ll have opportunities to design and conduct research or work alongside faculty on projects that add real value to your educational experience.
A Technological Edge
Gain a competitive technological edge. As the original “Laptop U” with more than 15 years of leadership in technology integration, the U of M, Crookston will provide you with a powerful laptop computer and will help you develop the technology skills so essential in today’s information economy. You’ll gain experience in a day-to-day environment richly immersed in technology and its related applications. From the classrooms to the residence halls, you’ll have 24/7 access to the Web and class projects, assignments, and presentations. You’ll make use of current as well as emerging technologies. Employers consistently report that the U of M, Crookston graduates they hire are extremely well prepared for the demands of today’s technological workplace.
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Global Perspectives
The U of M, Crookston has made it a priority to promote an understanding of diversity and global perspectives and to offer you the resources, programs and activities necessary for you to succeed in today’s global economy. Our international recruitment efforts bring students from more than 20 countries, and our Study Abroad program offers more than 300 opportunities for you to study in 67 different countries. There are also numerous cultural activities and clubs to participate in. We offer many ways for you to expand your worldview, gain international experience, and make connections with people from across the globe.
Applied Learning and Internships
Learn and do! Gain first-hand exposure to your career field through the U of M, Crookston’s distinctive hands-on approach to learning. Working with our professional faculty and staff, you’ll not only learn concepts, but apply them through projects, field trips, site visits and interactions with professionals in the field. Our internship programs give you the chance to practice the principles and theories you’ve learned in the classroom and make contacts with potential employers. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) even allows you to design and conduct research as an undergraduate!
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No Out-of-State Tuition and Transfer-Friendly
The U of M, Crookston is the affordable choice for anyone! Whether you live just across the border, across the country or on the other side of the ocean, you pay the same as those who live in Minnesota. We offer an incredible value that’s also extremely transfer-friendly. Our staff will work with you to make sure your credits count. Our faculty advisors will personally talk with you about career goals, degree interests and review your records to develop a plan, and our transfer specialist will help make the process as smooth as possible.
Excellent Job Placement
The Crookston campus has a reputation for a job placement rate of more than 93% for students in their field of study within six months of graduation. Some programs on our campus have even a higher rate of placement.
   
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