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Veterinary Science / Clinical & Laboratory Animal Medicine Curriculum
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester |
Credit Hours |
Spring Semester |
Credit Hours |
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| VTSC1101 | Clinical Veterinary Experience I* |
4 |
VTSC1102 | Clinical Veterinary Experience II* |
4 |
| BIOL1005 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals I* |
4 |
BIOL1006 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals II* |
4 |
| CHEM1001 | Chemistry I* |
4 |
VTSC1200 | Veterinary Pharmacology* |
2 |
| ACAD1001 | First Year Experience |
2 |
CHEM1002 | Chemistry II* |
4 |
| MATH1200 | College Algebra* |
3 |
ENGL1001 | English Composition I |
3 |
|
17 |
17 |
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Sophomore Year
| Fall Semester |
Credit Hours |
Spring Semester |
Credit Hours |
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| VTSC2500 | Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery* |
4 |
VTSC2000 | Laboratory Animal Science* |
2 |
| VTSC2102 | Clinical Pathology* |
3 |
VTSC2001 | Veterinary Radiology* |
2 |
| VTSC2900 | Externship Module I* |
2 |
VTSC2101 | Veterinary Hematology* |
3 |
| VTSC2902 | Practical Experience I* |
1 |
VTSC2201 | Farm Animal Skills* |
2 |
| INFO1001 | Technology and Society |
3 |
VTSC2904 | Practical Experience II* |
1 |
| ENGL1003 | Writing about Literature |
3 |
Elective (Humanities) |
3 |
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| PSYC1001 | Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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16 |
16 |
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Junior Year
| Fall Semester |
Credit Hours |
Spring Semester |
Credit Hours |
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| CHEM3003 | Biochemistry* |
3 |
VTSC3200 | Clinical Animal Behavior* |
3 |
| ANSC3100 | Animals in Society* |
3 |
Open Elective |
3 |
|
| BIOL2502 | Microbiology* |
4 |
Elective (History) |
3 |
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| VTSC3401 | Pathophysiology of Disease* |
3 |
Elective (Veterinary Science*) |
3 |
|
| Elective (Communications) |
3 |
Elective (Global Awareness and Diversity) |
3 |
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| Elective (Health Education) |
3 |
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|
16 |
18 |
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Senior Year
| Fall Semester |
Credit |
Spring Semester |
Credit Hours |
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| BIOL3500 | Genetics* |
3 |
Veterinary Science Elective* |
3 |
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| VTSC3600 | Veterinary Nutrition* |
3 |
VTSC4901 | Externship Module IIIa* |
3 |
| VTSC4900 | Externship Module II* |
3 |
VTSC4902 | Externship Module IIIb* or Elective (Open) |
3 |
| Elective (Humanities/Social Science) |
3 |
VTSC4903 | Externship Module IIIc* or Elective (Open) |
3 |
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| Elective (Veterinary Science*) |
3 |
VTSC4500 | Senior Seminar* |
2 |
|
| Elective (Math*) |
3 |
14 |
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|
18 |
Total Credits: |
132 |
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Veterinary Science electives include (no more than 1 elective at the 2000 level):
| ANSC2403 | Equine Nutrition 3 | 3 |
| ANSC3503 | Equine Reproduction and Breeding 3 | 3 |
| ANSC2701 | Equine Anatomy & Physiology 3 | 3 |
| BIOL 3001 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL3201 | Primatology | 3 |
| BIOL3202 | Histology | 4 |
| BIOL4200 | Biotechniques | 3 |
| EQST3701 | Equine Biomechanics and Conformation | 3 |
| EQST4201 | Equine Pathology and Disease | 3 |
| PSYC2603 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
| VTSC3100 | Laboratory Animal Management | 3 |
| VTSC3200 | Clinical Animal Behavior | 3 |
| VTSC3400 | Immunology | 3 |
| VTSC3402 | Advanced Veterinary Nursing Techniques | 3 |
| VTSC4102 | Laboratory Animal Diseases | 3 |
| VTSC4401 | Companion Animal Diseases | 3 |
Mathematics electives include:
| BIOL3200 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| MATH2200 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH2202 | Calculus | 3 |
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 externship. 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.
Students must achieve a ‘C’ or better in all core program courses and program electives to graduate from the program. A student will be allowed to repeat a total of two core courses or program electives. Failure to achieve a ‘C’ or better in any two core courses or program electives after two attempts will result in dismissal from the Veterinary Science program. Core courses and program electives are designated by an (*).
