2010 CCBC College Catalog

Veterinary Technology

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Statewide Program

This is a Selective Admissions program. Click here before continuing for more information.

General Education Requirements
Credits  
____SPCM 101
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3
____PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology

3 OR

____SOCL 101 Introduction to Sociology

3

____ENGL 101 College Composition I
3
____MATH 135 College Algebra and Trigonometry
3
____CINS 101 Introduction to Computers
3
General Education Electives:
 
____Arts and Humanities*
3 OR
____Social and Behavioral Sciences*
3
*This course must be designated as a Diversity course.
Total General Education Requirements:
18
Program Prerequisites:
 
____BIOL 220 Human Anatomy and Physiology I**

4

____VETT 106 Introduction to Veterinary Technology

2

Program Requirements
 
____BIOL 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4
____BIOL 230 Microbiology**
4
____VETT 105 Comparative Anatomy
2
____VETT 107 Veterinary Medical Terminology
2
____VETT 112 Companion Animal Disease & Pathology
3
____VETT 113 Clinical Laboratory Procedures
4
____VETT 114 Clinical Procedures for Large & Companion Animals
3
____VETT 202 Veterinary Radiology
3
____VETT 203 Surgical Procedures and Anesthesiology
4
____VETT 204 Laboratory Animal Science

3

____VETT 208 Large Animal Disease
2
____VETT 209 Veterinary Hospital Management

2

____VETT 210 Alternative Therapeutic Modalities in Veterinary Medicine

1

____VETT 211 Animal Nutrition
3
____VETT 212 Pharmacology and Toxicology
2
____VETT 272 Internship***
2

**BIOL 110 is a prerequisite for BIOL 220 and BIOL 230. BIOL 110 is a General Education course. The option to challenge or receive a waiver for BIOL 110 can be requested through the Biology Department.

***This course must be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits

Total Credits:
70*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, goes into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to the college in the spring 2010 semester (meaning you have not previously successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC. This must be completed prior to completing the Selective Admissions process and entering the Veterinary Techology program. PLEASE NOTE: If you are new to college and completed one or more credit courses successfully at CCBC in the fall 2009 semester, you are ENCOURAGED but NOT REQUIRED to complete ACDV 101 in the spring 2010 semester.

Program Description:
Admission into this program requires special selection. In order to be considered for admission, an applicant must have all prerequisites satisfied: VETT 106 and 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.

Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to the college. Admission to the School of Health Professions programs is competitive and selective and is based on published criteria. Information about admissions processes for the programs in the School of Health Professions and the Selective Admissions Application form are available in the Office of Selective Admissions in Room J-101 on the Essex Campus or by calling 443-840-1989. This information is also available in the Admissions or Records and Registration office on each campus.

The Veterinary Technology program accepts a class in the Fall of every academic calendar year. To be guaranteed consideration for fall admission to the program, all application materials must be completed by May 1. After May 1, 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 pre-exposure rabies immunization, furnish proof of health insurance, and purchase a uniform.

School of Health Professions Policies: Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English, provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, and may be asked to submit to a criminal background check and random urine drug testing. Students are expected to incur costs associated with these requirements.

  

Program Director:
 
CCBC Essex
Jack Stewart, RVT
443-840-1306 or jstewart@ccbcmd.edu