State Control Number: 37514
Program Code: AAS.CALGETC.AS-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
This curriculum focuses on giving students a basic understanding of animal anatomy and physiology; animal production systems and issues in animal production that underlie a sustainable food supply. Competencies taught include Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Animal Health/Veterinary Science and Environmental Science. Prepares student for employment in the animal science and production industry. Careers include: Agribusiness Managers, Nutritionists, Agriculture and Conservation Extension Officers, Agricultural Food Inspectors, Farm and Ranch Managers, Animal Trainers, Veterinary Assistants, Pharmaceutical and Feed Representatives. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals and note that university degrees that are focused on preparing students for acceptance to a Veterinary School will require extra classes.
To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:
- 60 CSU transferable units;
- the Cal-GETC pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.
Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 14.0-16.0 | |
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Agriculture Economics | ||
or ECON 102 | Principles of Economics: Micro | |
| General Animal Science | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | |
or MATH 120H | ||
| List A: | 7.0 | |
| Select two courses. One course from Area 1 and one course from Area 2. | ||
| Area 1: Animal Production | ||
| Equine Science | ||
| Area 2: Animal Health | ||
| Livestock Feeding and Nutrition | ||
| List B: | 0.0-8.0 | |
| Select up to 8.0 units including any courses not selected above. | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Society | ||
| Medical Aspects of Drugs & Alcohol | ||
| Financial Accounting Fundamentals | ||
| Managerial Accounting | ||
| General Biology | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Computer Literacy | ||
| Total Units | 21-31 | |