Poultry and Avian Science - Minor

The Poultry and Avian Science (P A S) minor is designed for students who wish to supplement their academic major with studies focused on the biology, management, and diseases of various avian species with an emphasis on domestic fowl.

Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 credits, at least 9 of which must be at the 400 level. A grade of C or better must be obtained in each course in order to complete the minor. The prescribed courses provide a foundation of knowledge pertaining to both avian sciences and the commercial poultry industry, while additional courses selected by the student will allow for further specialization and expertise in poultry management, poultry evaluation and selection, ornithology, animal genetics and breeding, nutrition, physiology, growth and development, products technology, and general animal pathology

Prescribed courses for the Poultry and Avian Science minor are as follows:

Students must select 3 credits from the following:

Students must select 6 credits from the following:

Procedures for Enrollment
Students may apply for admission to the Poultry and Avian Science minor by submitting a completed Entrance to Minor Application form to Dr. Robert G. Elkin, professor and head, Department of Poultry Science, 213 Henning Building, University Park, PA 16802; phone: 814-865-3411; e-mail: relkin@psu.edu. Approval by the student’s major program adviser is also required.

Or visit the PSU Department of Poultry Science Web site.