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Overview
The Animal Science Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for a career in the agricultural profession or for transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. It focuses on the science of livestock production and management.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
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Identify and conceptualize all aspects of animal science including the economic, environmental, and global impact on animal production programs.
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Implement sound range management practices and describe the importance of animal nutrition, genetics, and reproductive physiology to ensure sustainable animal production.
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Develop appropriate animal feeding systems for agricultural and companion animals.
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Communicate in a professional manner using written and verbal language to apply language, math and technology for animal science.
Admissions Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
Degree & Certificates
- Animal Science - AAS Degree - Transfer (Catalog)
- Animal Science - Certificate - Less Than 1 Year (Catalog)
Important Dates
Program Information
Spring: January 11, 2027
Summer: May 24, 2027
Fall: August 17, 2026
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Degree: 4 Semesters
Certificate: 2 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
Degree: 60-63 Credits
Certificate: 16-17 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Spring: January 11, 2027
Summer: May 24, 2027
Fall: August 17, 2026
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Degree: 4 Semesters
Certificate: 2 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
Degree: 60-63 Credits
Certificate: 16-17 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Animal Science Instructors
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Name/Email |
Contact |
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| Estevees, Jacquelyn | (520) 417-4110 |
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