Associate in Applied Science Degree
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Program Admission Prerequisites
High school diploma which includes
- High School Biology
- High School Chemistry
- Algebra 1
It is recommended that applicants experience a minimum 15-hour job shadowing experience at a veterinary practice and take a summer college course in Medical Terminology (ie. CCV AHS 1205)
Other Requirements
- A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all VET, BIO, and MATH courses to be eligible to graduate from the program. Failure to achieve a minimum of C in any of these courses after 2 course attempts will result in dismissal from the program
- Human Prophylactic Rabies Vaccination series is required.
General Education Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG1061 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG2080 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| BIO2320 | Zoology | 4 |
| BUS1210 | Intro to Spreadsheets | 3 |
| MAT1440 | Applied Math for Health Science (requires CCV MAT 0310 Math & Algebra for College prior to MAT 1440) | 3 |
| ELEXXX | Humanistic or Arts Elective | 3 |
| ELEXXX | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VET1051 | Introduction to Animal Care 1 | 1 |
| VET1052 | Introduction to Animal Care 2 | 1 |
| VET1020 | Animal Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| VET1030 | Animal Care and Restraint | 4 |
| VET1040 | Animal Diseases | 4 |
| VET1060 | Laboratory Techniques | 4 |
| VET2011 | Veterinary Clinical Techniques 1 | 4 |
| VET2012 | Veterinary Clinical Techniques 2 | 3 |
| VET2030 | Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| VET2040 | Reproduction and Genetics for VET | 3 |
| VET2050 | Applied Laboratory Methods | 4 |
| VET2060 | Veterinary Office Procedures | 2 |
| VET2070 | Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3 |
| VET2080 | Animal Behavior | 2 |
| VET2090 | VTNE Seminar | 1 |
| VET2720 | Veterinary Supervisor | 1 |
| VET2802 | Veterinary Externship | 1 |