Veterinary Degrees Online

This degree is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in areas of animal breeding and genetics, livestock production,
animal health and nutrition, animal behavior, companion animals, or zoology.
First Year Second Year
FALL SEMESTER Credit
Hours
FALL SEMESTER Credit
Hours
AGR 101 Career Concepts in
Agriculture
1 CHE 114 General Chemistry I 5
BIO 111 Introduction to Biology 4 ENG 112 English Composition II 3
COM 111 Business Computer
Systems
4 FOS 116 Nutrition 3
ENG 111 English Composition 3 AGR 115 Introduction to Animal
Science
4
MAT 116 College Alegebra 4 Social Science Elective 3
SEM 111 College Orientation 1 TOTAL HOURS 18
TOTAL HOURS 17
SPRING SEMESTER Credit
Hours
SPRING SEMESTER Credit
Hours
AGR 116 Introduction to
Economics of Food
Fiber and Natural
Resources
3 BIO 112 Biology 4
MAT 118 Trigonometry 2 BIO 216 Introduction to Animal
Kingdom
4
SPC 111 Speech 3 MAT 110,
MAT 113,
MAT 117,
or MAT
210
General Education
Mathematics, Quantitative
Literacy, Calculus I, or
Elementary Statistics
4/5
Fine Arts Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3
Humanities Elective 3 Social Science Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3 TOTAL HOURS 18/19

Freshman YearFall Semester Credit Hours Spring Semester Credit Hours
ACAD1001 First Year Experience 2 ANSC1010 Animal Health Skills 3
ANSC1003 Animal Care Management 3 ANSC1201 Introduction to Grooming 1
ANSC1005 Kennel Operation and Design 3 ANSC1400 Introduction to Animal Science 3
BIOL1001 Biology I 4 BIOL1002 Biology II 4
ENGL1001 English Composition I 3 INFO1001 Technology and Society 3
ENGL1003 Writing about Literature 3
15 17

Sophomore YearFall Semester Credit Hours Spring Semester Credit Hours
ANSC2000 Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science 2 MATH1200 College Algebra 3
ANSC2201 Intermediate Grooming 2 ANSC2200 Dog Obedience 2
ANSC2401 Animal Nutrition 3 ANSC2202 Domestic Animal Behavior 3
ANSC2900 Career Internship 3 ANSC2501 Animal Breeding 3
MGMT2500 Small Business Management 3 Elective (Humanities/Social Science) 3
Elective (Humanities/Social Science) 3
16 14
Total Credits: 62

Special Requirements:

All full and part-time students are required to demonstrate proof of medical insurance, a tetanus booster within the last ten (10) years, and a tuberculosis test within one (1) year to participate in animal laboratories, veterinary clinic rotations and career externship. Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis immunization is highly recommended. Students are required to either show proof of rabies immunization or sign a declination form. Students must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to demonstrate the physical capabilities to work closely and safely with animals of all sizes. Students with limitations to movement, sight or hearing may find it difficult to meet all course requirements. For the health and safety of students appropriate attire will be addressed in all classes with laboratories.