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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 68, Issue 10 3056-3068, Copyright © 1990 by American Society of Animal Science

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Influence of alumni careers and students' educational pathways on animal science undergraduate teaching programs

J. H. Meyer
Dept. of Anim. Sci., University of California, Davis 95616.

In an attempt to aid the planning of courses and curricula in animal science, a survey instrument concerning careers, opinions and suggestions regarding education received was sent to 1,398 alumni who had graduated during the years 1956 to 1987. Longitudinal studies of 1972-82 entering animal science students, and a telephone survey of students who entered as freshmen in 1985-86, provided information concerning student profiles and educational interests. Fifty-two percent of alumni were women, 61% had obtained advanced degrees, about 50% were veterinarians, laboratory or medical scientists, business owners or managers, only 8% were ranch owners or managers, and the rest were engaged in a multiplicity of careers. Undergraduate experiences judged most important by alumni were obtaining academic skills, followed by advanced biology courses, animal science courses, work experience and developing the ability to continue learning. Alumni suggestions for change gave priority to offering more practical subject matter and business and economics in the animal science program, followed by more general education, research, science and theory, or no change. Approximately 30% of entering freshmen students graduated in the animal science major. Fifteen percent expressed interest in livestock, 23% in horses, 29% in companion animals, and the rest in a wide variety of animals.


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