Certificate of Achievement in Animal Science
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Animal Science. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in animal restraint, veterinary terminology, herd health, livestock care and handling, nutrition, management, and reproduction.
Program Outcomes
- Define, explain, and demonstrate, utilizing appropriate industry software if necessary, proper nutrition for livestock species covered in courses of this certificate.
- Recognize and diagnose appropriate treatment for four common diseases and parasites in species of livestock covered by courses required in this certificate.
- Demonstrate proper management and handling techniques for livestock covered by courses in this certificate.
- Incorporate hands-on production skills with sound economic principles to optimize economic returns in a changing global economy.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following fields: livestock operator, animal health technician, meat inspectors and/or grader, or sales, and service staff for a pharmaceutical or livestock focused company.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | 21 | |
| AGMT 103 | Introduction to Agriculture Business | 3 |
| ASCI 001 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| ASCI 103 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ASCI 110 | Swine Science | 3 |
| ASCI 111 | Beef Cattle Science | 3 |
| ASCI 112 | Small Ruminant Science | 3 |
| WEXP 193F | Agriculture Work Experience – First Semester | 3 |
| + | ||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 2-3 | |
Select one of the following courses: | ||
| ASCI 002 | Livestock Selection/Evaluation | 3 |
| ASCI 130 | Equine Evaluation | 3 |
| ASCI 022 | Horse Husbandry | 3 |
| ASCI 104 | Livestock Disease and Sanitation | 3 |
| ASCI 113 | Farm Animal Biology | 3 |
| ASCI 118 | Introduction to Dairy Science | 3 |
| ASCI 123 | Horse Production | 3 |
| ASCI 126 | Meat Science | 3 |
| ASCI 202 | Applied Food Safety Management | 3 |
| ASCI 224 | Livestock Merchandising | 2 |
| VT 109 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 23-24 | |
The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Agriculture Division Chair.