Swine Science

Getting you ready for your next next

Get to the next step of your career with the first-ever online undergraduate certificate program in swine science.

Move toward that promotion or job pivot with this program, crafted in partnership with the U.S. Pork Center for Excellence. Top animal science faculty combine cutting-edge science with real-world management skills in a way that is perfect for both current professionals and students looking to enhance their expertise. Learn the latest in scientific principles and sustainable practices to make a real impact in the pork industry. With a certificate in swine science, you’ll gain the edge you need to advance in your career and stand out in fields like:

Swine Genetic Sales
Regional Swine Sales
Swine Communications
Swine Building Construction
Swine Pharmaceuticals
Swine Production Management
Swine Feed Sales

You know where you’re headed next. Join a program designed to take you there.

Collaborative Advantage of IDEA

Achieve your personal and professional goals through convenient, flexible, high-quality coursework you can complete anytime, anywhere. As a student in Iowa State University’s Swine Science Undergraduate Certificate program, you will learn from expert faculty who bring real-life experience to the coursework and are committed to helping you transition your learning beyond the online classroom into your career.

The Swine Science Undergraduate Certificate program is part of a consortium of universities connected through IDEA. While Iowa State University is your home university where you will apply, register for courses and receive your diploma, you’ll benefit from the diverse perspectives and unique strengths brought by classmates and expert faculty at partner universities.

Learn more about the IDEA program at Iowa State.

Admission Requirements

Check out the admission requirements for non-degree seeking students. To apply fill out the non-degree seeking student application, selecting the “Distance/Online” option.

Credits

Required credits: 12

Once you have completed the 12 credit requirements, you will mail your completed application, unofficial transcript and $150 application fee to the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence which will issue your certificate after an exit interview.

The Course Planner provides a list of courses and shows when they are traditionally offered.

Non-degree credits
If you are interested in taking courses as a non-degree student, please start by applying as a non-degree student through the Admissions Office and contact idea@iastate.edu to schedule your courses once your application has been approved.

Tuition

As a member of IDEA, all students pay universal tuition. For more information, visit the IDEA website.

Swine Science – Undergraduate Certificate