Certificate in Animal Science

Animal Science (Cert)

Certificate

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 Credit Hours
AGR 101 Animal Science 4
AGR 112 Introduction to Agricultural Business 3
AGR 215 Soils 3
Select 3 credit hours from the following:
3
  • AGR 115 Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
3
Select 11 credit hours from the following:
3
1
  • AGR 163 Introduction to Hunt Seat Equestrian Competition
1
  • AGR 164 Introduction to Stock Seat Equestrian Competition
1
  • AGR 185 Introduction to Companion Animal Science
3
  • AGR 191 Evaluation and Performance Appraisal of Horses
2
  • AGR 196 Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation
2
  • AGR 201 Physiology of Farm Animals
3
3
3
3
3
  • AGR 262 Riding for Horse Training
2
  • AGR 263 Intermediate Hunt Seat Competition
1
  • AGR 264 Intermediate Stock Seat Equestrian Competition
1
1-3
Animal Science (Cert) Credit Hours
Total Hours Required 24