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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Feed and Pet Food Science - Production & Management (BS)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus


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A degree in feed and pet food science (production) covers areas such as grain handling, regulatory compliance, feed formulation, quality & safety, and pet food processing. This program prepares students for careers in the growing animal food production area.

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours


KBOR Statewide Transfer (SWT) Courses: https://www.kansasregents.org/academic_affairs/transfer-articulation.

English (Written Communication Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours


Communication (Oral Communication Outcomes): 3 Credit Hours


Math & Statistics (Quantitative Literacy Outcomes): 3 Credit Hours


Natural & Physical Sciences (Natural & Physical Sciences Outcomes): 4-5 Credit Hours


Choose 1 subject area which must include a lab.

Social & Behavioral Sciences (Social & Behavioral Sciences Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours


At least 2 courses from 2 subjects under this area.

Arts & Humanities (Arts & Humanities Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours


At least 2 courses from 2 subjects under this area.

Free Electives (Institutionally Designated Area): 6 Credit Hours


Includes ALL 100 and 200 level courses at K-State or in Transfer. 
Note: One course may be used to satisfy more than one requirement. However, students must complete a total of 34-36 credit hours of general education courses.

For a Full Listing of K-State 100/200 level courses you may search those courses individually via the University Course Catalog.

TOTAL CREDITS: 34-36


Program


Natural Sciences: (16 credit hours)


The courses with a KSC designation are required if not met through University Core Requirements.

Quantitative Studies: (3 credit hours)


The courses with a KSC designation are required if not met through University Core Requirements.

Business and Management: (12 credit hours)


One course (3 credits) in accounting                        3

Management electives (9 credits): See dept list       9

https://www.ag.k-state.edu/academics/student-handbook/departcourselists.html

Unrestricted Electives as needed to meet 120 credit hours


Unrestricted Electives as needed to meet 120 credit hours

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120


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