Veterinary Degrees Online

Shawnee Community College maintains an open-door admission policy for all potential students who have obtained a high school diploma or GED certificate. In the event of space limitations, preference for admission will be given to district residents.
SCC will accept students currently enrolled in high school into the Escrow Program

Affirmative Action

Shawnee Community College is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. Admission, financial aid, student employment, curriculum requirements, extra-curricular participation, counseling, career services and athletic programs shall be available to all students without regard to race, sex, age, national origin or disability. The college’s Title IX and Section 504 coordinator is Vice-President Richard Massie, 618-634-9411, ext. 3245.

Cultural Diversity

America draws its strength and vitality from the diversity of its people. Shawnee Community College is committed to multicultural diversity and building a pluralistic campus that celebrates and draws upon the talents of all its students and staff.
The college seeks to promote this concept within the curriculum by including information related to multiculturalism in numerous identified courses.

Accreditation

Shawnee Community College is accredited through 2014 by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Required Recommended
Concepts in Biology
BI 111, 112, 113, 114 Speech
CA 101
Genetics
BI 220 Cell Biochemistry
BI 311
Microbiology
BI 230 Animal Development
BI 212
Plus: Upper Division Electives
See Recommended Courses Animal Behavior
BI 255
Inorganic Chemistry
CH 151, 152, 153, 154
Organic Chemistry
CH 221, 222, 223, 224
Physics
PY 111, 112, 113, 114
Math
Calculus MA 151
Statistics MA 131
Social Science
6 semester hours
Humanities
9 semester hours
English
2 semesters English Composition

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIPS

Undergraduate research whether in the sciences or the humanities is strongly recommended. Internships at hospitals and clinics are also desirable. See 360 & 390 listings under your major.

NB: Students should always check individual med/vet/dent/op schools for individual course requirements. Individual schools have specific undergraduate curriculum requirements. The list above is a generic list.

Faculty and students in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife acquire, integrate, and disseminate knowledge about fish and wildlife at all levels of biological organization. We focus on resource systems influenced by human activities. Our goal is to provide people with the knowledge needed to make wise decisions on issues of conservation, sustainable use, and ecosystem restoration.
We offer the minor in La Grande, which consists of on campus and online course work from OSU ECampus.
Curriculum: A sequence in general zoology or general biology is a prerequisite to the Fisheries and Wildlife minor. You can obtain specific information regarding curriculum requirements and transfer of credit from an academic advisor in the Agriculture Program at EOU