ARPAS

ARPAS Board Certification Provides certification in specific disciplines of animal science.
American Colleges of: Applied Animal Behavior To advance the level of professionalism and competence of those applying ethological and behavioral principles to the husbandry of animals. Animal Food Science To advance the level of professionals in the field which includes all aspects of knowledge relating to meat, poultry meat, milk, and eggs. Animal Genetics To advance the level of professionalism in all areas of animal genetics and increase the competence of those involved in application of genetics to animal industries. Animal Nutrition To enhance professionalism, expertise, and self-esteem of animal nutrition experts. Animal Physiology To advance professionalism and competence of animal physiologists through continuing education, promoting research, dissemination of knowledge and certification of expertise; and to enhance the integration of physiological principles into animal management systems. Benefits of Board Certification Highest level of certification for your discipline. Increased professional stature and credibility. Verification and certification of expertise in a specific discipline of animal science. Stronger credentials for promotion and advancement. More competitive in obtaining clients or job opportunities. The Dpl. honorific adds visibility to your credentials and expertise. College Establishment The ARPAS Governing Council approved the establishment of a Certification process in December 1995. The first disciplinary Colleges established were Animal Behavior, Animal Food Science, Animal Genetics, Animal Nutrition, and Animal Physiology. Once certified, you earn diplomate status in the specific college. General Requirements M.S. or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. Be a member in good standing of an ARPAS affiliated scientific societies. While not required, certification as a Professional Animal Scientist is also highly recommended. Successfully pass a Diplomate Certification Examination given by the College. The Diplomate Certification Examination may be taken 1 year after a candidate has received a Ph.D. degree or 4 years after receiving a M.S. degree. Once certified, Diplomates will be authored to affix letters to their name signifying Diplomate status, i.e., Dpl. ACAFS. There are additional requirements specific* for each college. To find out about these requirements, or to apply for Certification, complete the certification form and mail it to the ARPAS Business Office.

ARPAS Board Certification
Provides certification in specific disciplines of animal science.

American Colleges of:

Benefits of Board Certification

Highest level of certification for your discipline.
Increased professional stature and credibility.
Verification and certification of expertise in a specific discipline of animal science.
Stronger credentials for promotion and advancement.
More competitive in obtaining clients or job opportunities.
The Dpl. honorific adds visibility to your credentials and expertise.

College Establishment

The ARPAS Governing Council approved the establishment of a Certification process in December 1995. The first disciplinary Colleges established were Animal Behavior, Animal Food Science, Animal Genetics, Animal Nutrition, and Animal Physiology. Once certified, you earn diplomate status in the specific college.

General Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. Be a member in good standing of an ARPAS affiliated scientific societies. While not required, certification as a Professional Animal Scientist is also highly recommended.
Successfully pass a Diplomate Certification Examination given by the College. The Diplomate Certification Examination may be taken 1 year after a candidate has received a Ph.D. degree or 4 years after receiving a M.S. degree.

Once certified, Diplomates will be authored to affix letters to their name signifying Diplomate status, i.e., Dpl. ACAFS.

*There are additional requirements specific for each college. To find out about these requirements, or to apply for Certification, complete the certification form and mail it to the ARPAS Business Office.