Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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The Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary Medicine program is designed for students desiring a degree in Animal Science prior to entering a college of veterinary medicine or those students with a Veterinary Medicine degree who also desire a degree in Animal Science.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (17 semester credit hours)

AGRI 1020/1021 - Introduction to Animal Science (4 hrs.)
BIOL 1110 - General Biology I (3 hrs.)
BIOL 1111 - General Biology I Lab (1 hr.)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹
1 Mathematics Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)

AGRM 2140/2141 - Farm Animal Health and Management Practices (4 hrs.)
BIOL 1120 - General Biology II (3 hrs.)
BIOL 1121 - General Biology II Lab (1 hr.)
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (14 semester credit hours)

AGRI 1050/1051 - Introduction to Soil Science (4 hrs.)
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (3 hrs.)
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab (1 hr.)
1 History Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹
1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

AGRM 2150/2151 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹
1 History Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹
1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹
1 English Literature Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education electives¹ 6 hours
Approved English Literature General Education elective¹ 3 hours

Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (17 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (14 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

History (6 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60