Veterinary Technology
A.A.S. (Associate
of Applied Science)
Statewide Program
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____MATH 111
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Ideas in Mathematics
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____CMSC/____
CINS 155
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Information Literacy through the Internet
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3
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Choose one of the following diversity courses:
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____POLS 131
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Comparative Government:Modern Political Systems
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3 or
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____WMST 101
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Introduction to Women's Studies (or)
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3
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____HIST 116
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African-American History
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3 or
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Choose one of the following courses:
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____SOCL 101
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Introduction to Sociology
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3 or
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____PSYC 101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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Program Prerequisites:
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____BIOL 220
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Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 110 prerequisite meets General
Educaion Requirement)
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4
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____VETT 106
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Introduction to Veterinary Technology
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2
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Program Requirements and Recommended Sequence:
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Fall Semester 1st Year
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____BIOL 230
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General Microbiology
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4
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____BIOL 221
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Human Anatomy & Physiology II
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4
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____VETT 107
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Veterinary Med. Terminology
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2
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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Winter Session 1st Year
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____VETT 105
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Comparative Anatomy
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2
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Spring Semester 1st Year
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____VETT 112
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Companion Animal Disease & Pathology
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3
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____VETT 113
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Clinical Laboratory Procedures
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4
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____VETT 114
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Clinical Procedures for Large & Companion Animals
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3
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General Education Requirement (from above list)
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3
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Summer Session 1st Year
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General Education Requirement or Elective(from above lists)
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3
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Fall Semester 2nd Year
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____VETT 202
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Veterinary Radiology
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3
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____VETT 203
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Surgical Procedures and Anesthesiology
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4
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____VETT 208
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Large Animal Disease
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2
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____VETT 212
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Pharmacology and Toxicology
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2
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____VETT 272
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Internship
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2
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Spring Semester 2nd Year
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____VETT 204
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Laboratory Animal Science
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3
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____VETT 209
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Veterinary Hospital Management
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2
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____VETT 210
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Alternative Therapeutic Modalities in Veterinary Medicine
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1
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____VETT 211
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Animal Nutrition
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3
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____VETT 272
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Internship
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2
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Total Credits
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70
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Program Description:
(Selected
Admissions Process)
Admission into this program requires special
selection. In order to be considered for admission, an applicant must
have all prerequisites satisfied: VETT 106, BIOL 110, BIOL 220. Students
must successfully complete, with a grade of "C" or better, all
veterinary technology and science courses in order to continue in and
complete the program.
The Veterinary Technology program accepts a class in the Fall of every
academic calendar year. To be guaranteed consideration for spring
admission to the program, all application materials must be completed by
May 15. After May 15, applications will be accepted on a space available
basis.
Students must be available to take courses in the day and evening. In
addition, it may be necessary to attend Saturday classes and to travel
to off-campus locations. (Transportation is not provided.) Students are
required to undergo rabies immunization and furnish proof of health
insurance prior to entering the clinical portion of the program and
purchase a uniform.
Program Coordinator:
