2026-2027 College Catalog
Animal Care Specialist (ASD)
2026-2027 Animal Science Pathway
Associate in Applied Science, STEM and Business Division
Recommended Course Selection Sequence
| ANS102 | Canine & Feline Behavior | 3 |
| ANS104 | Breed ID | 2 |
| ANS107 | Medical Terminology for Animal Science 1 | 1 |
| ANS122 | Fundamentals of Grooming | 1 |
| BIO101 | Biology 1: The Basics of Life | 4 |
| MGT102 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACC101 | Basic Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ANS110 | Canine and Feline Nutrition | 2 |
| ANS112 | Ethics and Law for Pet Care Professionals | 2 |
| ANS116 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 3 |
| ANS120 | Canine Training | 2 |
| ANS142 | Animal Facilities Management | 3 |
| ANS124 | Herpetology for Pet Care Professionals | 2 |
| ANS126 | Introduction to Small Mammals in the Laboratory and Home | 3 |
| BUS101 | Business Math | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
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| ANS130 | Alternative Therapies in Animal Care and Treatment | 3 |
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| ANS144 | Large Animal and Equine Care | 2 |
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| ANS128 | Avian Science for Pet Care Professionals | 3 |
| ANS140 | Merchandising in the Animal Care Industry | 3 |
| BUS102 | Business Law | 3 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Notes
- Special admissions requirement
- Fall start only
- Day program
Campus Information
Additional Graduation Requirements
Advising Notes
This degree is intended to prepare a student upon completion for entry-level employment, working with domestic and exotic animals as well as managing animal-related facilities and businesses.
Courses are listed in the recommended order you should take them.
Many courses have prerequisite requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible to enroll in the course.
If you intend to graduate with an associate degree in two years, you should enroll in at least 15 credits if taking only fall/spring courses.
Completing 30 credits each year helps students stay on track to timely graduation.
Taking classes in the winter intersession and summer can accelerate your time to degree completion.
All student degree audits for graduation purposes will be based off the official program of study the student is enrolled in.