Animal Science, Certificate

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The Certificate in Animal Science provides a broad exposure to all types of agriculture pertinent to the animal industries, including animal production and nutrition. An internship experience is also included to provide a practical knowledge in animal science. While the Certificate in Animal Science may be completed as a standalone certificate program, courses in this certificate may also be used to complete the Associate of Science in Agriculture or the Associate of Applied Science in General Agriculture. Courses included in this certificate may also be applied toward bachelor degrees at some four-year institutions. 24 Credit Hours

Animal Science Certificate Requirements

AGR 101 - Animal Science Credit Hours: 4
AGR 112 - Introduction to Agricultural Business Credit Hours: 3
AGR 215 - Soils Credit Hours: 3

Select 3 credit hours from the following:

AGR 103 - Plant Science Credit Hours: 4
AGR 115 - Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment Credit Hours: 3

Select 11 credit hours from the following:

AGR 161 - Introduction to Horses Credit Hours: 3
AGR 162 - Introduction to Riding Credit Hours: 1
AGR 163 - Introduction to Hunt Seat Equestrian Competition Credit Hours: 1
AGR 164 - Introduction to Stock Seat Equestrian Competition Credit Hours: 1
AGR 185 - Introduction to Companion Animal Science Credit Hours: 3
AGR 191 - Evaluation and Performance Appraisal of Horse Credit Hours: 2
AGR 196 - Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation Credit Hours: 2
AGR 201 - Physiology of Farm Animals Credit Hours: 3
AGR 202 - Applied Animal Reproduction Credit Hours: 3
AGR 206 - Veterinary Science Credit Hours: 3
AGR 210 - Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
AGR 252 - Beef Cattle Production Credit Hours: 3
AGR 262 - Riding for Horse Training Credit Hours: 2
AGR 263 - Intermediate Hunt Seat Equestrian Competition Credit Hours: 1
AGR 264 - Intermediate Stock Seat Equestrian Competition Credit Hours: 1
AGR 299 - Internship in Agriculture/Veterinary Assistantship Credit Hours: 1-3

Animal Science, Certificate