Two graduate programs

The University is fostering growth of graduate programs within the School for Global Animal Health and the College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Animal Health Policy and Metrics

The first of its kind in the nation, this new doctoral program aims to educate the next generation of leaders in animal health to develop and implement effective science-based policy. It will reside within the School for Global Animal Health and be led by Professor Bill Sischo, a nationally recognized expert in food safety.

• A multidisciplinary curriculum. The program will integrate the biologic context of animal health with the economic, political, and social parameters that inform and influence animal health policy at the regional, national, and international levels.
• Planned offerings. Funding from the Gates Foundation will enable the program to offer the following:
  • Professors-in-residence: Bring leaders in global animal health policy to Washington State University.
  • Experiential training: Provide hands-on training in policy development at the state, national, and international levels.
  • Integrative curricula development: Span the disciplines to build an essential foundation for creating animal health policy.
  • Policy formulation and implementation: Supplement students’ in-residence program with relevant experience in formulating and implementing global animal health policy.
  • Recruitment stipends: Create competitive stipends to attract outstanding students