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Animal Care Specialist (ASD)

2017-2018

Type: Career, Degree (AAS)

Special Admissions

Division: Stem And Education


The Animal Care Specialist program is designed for students wishing to work with dogs, cats and other small animals in various aspects.  The first year is identical for all of the Animal Care Programs.

Graduates of the ASD degree program could seek employment in various fields such as: Animal Control, Shelter and Rescue, Animal Day Care and Boarding, Kennel Management, Dog Walking, Training, Grooming, Retail, and other professional occupations related to the management and care of pets.

First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
ANS102Canine & Feline Behavior

3

ANS104Breed ID

2

ANS107Medical Terminology for Animal Science 1

1

ANS122Fundamentals of Grooming

1

BIO101Biology 1:The Basics of Life

4

MGT102Principles of Management

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
ACC104Essentials of Accounting for Business

3

ANS110Canine and Feline Nutrition

2

ANS112Ethics and Law for Pet Care Professionals

2

ANS116Fundamentals of Animal Health

3

ANS120Canine Training

2

ANS142Animal Facilities Management

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
ANS124Herpetology for Pet Care Professionals

2

ANS126Introduction to Small Mammals in the Laboratory and Home

3

BUS101Math for Business and Finance

3

CMP101Composition 1

3

CPS100Information Technology and Its Applications

3

OPN-ELECTIVE
Open Elective

2

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
ANS128Avian Science for Pet Care Professionals

3

ANS140Merchandising in the Animal Care Industry

3

BUS102Business Law

3

CMP102-150
Composition 2 Elective

3

LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Requirement Notes

CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.

Program Notes

Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60