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Animal Care Curriculum
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester |
Credit Hours |
Spring Semester |
Credit Hours |
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| ACAD1001 | First Year Experience |
2 |
ANSC1010 | Animal Health Skills |
3 |
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| ANSC1003 | Animal Care Management |
3 |
ANSC1201 | Introduction to Grooming |
1 |
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| ANSC1005 | Kennel Operation and Design |
3 |
ANSC1400 | Introduction to Animal Science |
3 |
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| BIOL1001 | Biology I |
4 |
BIOL1002 | Biology II |
4 |
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| ENGL1001 | English Composition I |
3 |
INFO1001 | Technology and Society |
3 |
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| ENGL1003 | Writing about Literature |
3 |
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|
15 |
17 |
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Sophomore Year
| Fall Semester |
Credit Hours |
Spring Semester |
Credit Hours |
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| ANSC2000 | Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science |
2 |
MATH1200 | College Algebra |
3 |
| ANSC2201 | Intermediate Grooming |
2 |
ANSC2200 | Dog Obedience |
2 |
| ANSC2401 | Animal Nutrition |
3 |
ANSC2202 | Domestic Animal Behavior |
3 |
| ANSC2900 | Externship Module I |
3 |
ANSC2501 | Animal Breeding |
3 |
| MGMT2500 | Small Business Management |
3 |
Elective (Humanities/Social Science) |
3 |
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| Elective (Humanities/Social Science) |
3 |
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|
16 |
14 |
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| Total Credits: |
62 |
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Special Requirements:
All full and part-time students are required to demonstrate proof of medical insurance, a tetanus booster within the last ten (10) years, and a tuberculosis test within one (1) year to participate in animal laboratories, veterinary clinic rotations and career externships. Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis immunization is highly recommended. Students are required to either show proof of rabies immunization or sign a declination form. Students must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to demonstrate the physical capabilities to work closely and safely with animals of all sizes. Students with limitations to movement, sight or hearing may find it difficult to meet all course requirements. For the health and safety of students, appropriate attire will be addressed in all classes with laboratories.
