Animal Care and Management Certificate

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The Animal Care and Management Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the pet and exotic animal industry including veterinary assistant, zookeeper, animal control officer, entrepreneur, pet store technician and boarding/grooming facilities management.

Credit Hours Required: 30

Program Requirements

AGE 100 - Introductory Equine Science Credits: 4
AGS 120 - Introduction to the Animal Industry Credits: 4
AGS 215 - Agricultural Mechanics Credits: 3
AGS 261 - Aquaculture Science Credits: 4
AGS 264 - Aquaculture Management Credits: 4
AGS 280 - Zoo and Domestic Animal Care Credits: 4
AGS 282 - Zoo and Domestic Animal Behavior Credits: 4

Choose one of the following electives:

AGS 101 - Microcomputers in Agriculture Credits: 3
AGS 102 - Agribusiness Management Credits: 3
CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Animal Care and Management Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Manage an extensive agriculture facility.
2. Rear fish from egg to market.
3. Develop a water delivery and quality management system.
4. Develop and implement a comprehensive management program for exotic and domestic animals.

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Animal Care and Management Certificate

Program Requirements

Choose one of the following electives:

Program Outcomes