Overview

At SHSU, students learn in hands-on environments, including the Gibbs Ranch Agricultural Center, our state-of-the-art Animal Science labs, and active equine, livestock, and wildlife facilities, providing practical experience that employers expect.

Students gain advanced training in animal behavior, biosecurity, emergency and disaster response, welfare assessment, animal law, and public health. They work directly with animals across species, develop safe handling and management techniques, and study the human–animal bond through both scientific and ethical lenses.

The Animal Science - Animal Care and Welfare offered by Sam Houston State University stands out through its combination of immersive labs, faculty with industry and research expertise, strong ties to veterinary and agricultural partners, and access to student organizations that build leadership and professional experience. As graduates, you are prepared for careers in animal care, welfare, inspection, public health, production, training, and emergency response, or to continue into veterinary or graduate programmes.

Is This the Right Concentration for You?

This concentration is ideal for students who:

Want to work directly with animals in hands-on, applied roles
Are interested in behavior, welfare assessment, and safe handling
Care about animal ethics, public health, and emergency preparedness
Prefer learning through real-world experience rather than only theory
Are you considering careers in animal care, veterinary practice, behavior training, or welfare advocacy

This track is tailored for students who want to focus on animal well-being, behavior, and care, rather than on production or industry-focused animal science roles.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

General Chemistry
Inorganic & Environmental Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
Public Speaking
Communication for Business & the Professions
Technical Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Freshmen Who Attended High School Inside The U.S.

You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

International Transfers with at least 30 Transferrable Hours

12-17 hours must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on transferable hours
18+ hours must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on transferable hours

International Transfers with Under 30 Transferrable Hours

If you have 12-17 hours, you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on transferable hours
If you have 18 or more hours, you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on transferable hours
If you have under 12 transferable hours from a college or university of recognized standing, you must meet the standards of beginning freshmen and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on transferable hours.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23810 USD / year

≈ 23810 USD / year
Out-of-State

23810 USD / year

≈ 23810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11370 USD / year

≈ 11370 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Is This the Right Concentration for You?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Huntsville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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