State Control Number: 37514
Program Code: AAS.CSUGE.AS-T or AAS.IGETC.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;
- either the CSU General Education or IGETC (for CSU or UC) 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 |
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Required Courses | ||
CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry | 4.0 |
AGNR 178 | Agriculture Economics | 3.0 |
or ECON 102 | Principles of Economics: Micro | |
AGNR 100 | General Animal Science | 3.0 |
MATH 120 | Introduction to Statistics | 4.0-5.0 |
or MATH 120H | ||
or MATH 120S | Introduction to Statistics With Skills Support | |
List A | ||
Complete one course from each of the following areas: | 6.0-7.0 | |
Area 1: Animal Production | ||
Equine Science | ||
Area 2: Animal Health | ||
Livestock Feeding and Nutrition | ||
List B | ||
Complete up to 8 units of the following (any List A course not already used or choose a course below): | 0-8.0 | |
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 | 20-30 |
Suggested Plans of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
AAS.CSUGE.AS-T
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Units | |
AGNR 100 | General Animal Science | 3.0 |
AGNR 178 or ECON 102 |
Agriculture Economics 1 or Principles of Economics: Micro |
3.0 |
MATH 120 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4.0 |
HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
CSU GE Area A1 – Oral Communication | 3.0 | |
Units | 16 | |
Spring | ||
CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry 1 | 4.0 |
AGNR 101L | Livestock Feeding and Nutrition | 3.0 |
ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
CSU GE Area C1 – Arts | 3.0 | |
Units | 17 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
AGNR 102 | Equine Science | 4.0 |
AGNR 175 | Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Society | 3.0 |
ENGL 104 |
Critical Thinking & Composition or Introduction to Critical Thinking or Introduction to Critical Thinking |
3.0 |
CSU GE Area E – Lifelong Learning & Self-Development | 3.0 | |
Units | 13 | |
Spring | ||
Select one course from Major, List B | 3.0 | |
ETH 101 or ETH 102 |
Introduction to Chicana/o Studies or Introduction to African American Studies |
3.0 |
CSU GE Area B2 – Life Science | 3.0 | |
CSU GE Area C1 or C2 – Arts or Humanities | 3.0 | |
CSU Transferable Elective | 2.0 | |
Units | 14 | |
Total Units | 60 |
AAS.IGETC.AS-T
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Units | |
AGNR 100 | General Animal Science | 3.0 |
AGNR 178 or ECON 102 |
Agriculture Economics 1 or Principles of Economics: Micro |
3.0 |
MATH 120 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4.0 |
HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
IGETC Area 1C – Oral Communication | 3.0 | |
Units | 16 | |
Spring | ||
CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry 1 | 4.0 |
AGNR 101L | Livestock Feeding and Nutrition | 3.0 |
ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
IGETC Area 3A – Arts | 3.0 | |
Units | 17 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
AGNR 102 | Equine Science | 4.0 |
AGNR 175 | Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Society | 3.0 |
ENGL 104 |
Critical Thinking & Composition or Introduction to Critical Thinking or Introduction to Critical Thinking |
3.0 |
CSU Transferable Elective | 3.0 | |
Units | 13 | |
Spring | ||
Select one course from Major, List B | 3.0 | |
IGETC Area 3A or 3B – Arts or Humanities | 3.0 | |
IGETC Area 5B – Biological Sciences | 3.0 | |
IGETC Area 7 – Ethnic Studies | 3.0 | |
CSU Transferable Elective | 2.0 | |
Units | 14 | |
Total Units | 60 |
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Double counts for Major and General Education.