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Liberal Arts - Pre-Veterinary Pathway

Associate in Science

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select from the following:3
ENGL 120
College Composition II
ENGL 125
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities 1

Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. 6
Credits Subtotal6

Social & Behavioral Sciences 1

Select from the "Social & Behavioral Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. 6
Credits Subtotal6

Math, Science, & Technology

MATH 104Finite Mathematics 23
CHEM 121General Chemistry I4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry I Lab1
BIOL 150General Biology I3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab1
Select from the following recommended courses:3
Select from the “Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met).
CSCI 101
Introduction to Computers (Recommended)
CIS 147
Principles of Information Security (Recommended)
Credits Subtotal15
General Education Total Credits36

Electives

Transfer Electives 

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
ANSC 114Introduction to Animal Sciences 22
ANSC 114LIntroduction to Animal Sciences Lab 21
BIOL 151General Biology II3
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab1
BIOL 170General Zoology3
BIOL 170LGeneral Zoology Lab1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry II Lab1
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II 24
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry II Lab 21
MATH 146Applied Calculus I3
PHYS 211College Physics I3
PHYS 211LCollege Physics I Lab1
PHYS 212College Physics II 23
PHYS 212LCollege Physics II Lab 21
VETS 101Introduction to Veterinary Science2

Footnotes

1

To earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in addition to an Associate of Science (AS), you must complete three additional general education credits in Arts & Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

2

Not required for all colleges.

By following the curricula outlined you can earn an Associate in Science (AS) degree before transferring; however, this is not a two-year Vet-Tech degree. It is important to identify an appropriate major early in your college career. There are several reasons for committing to a degree-granting program. Once a major is decided, the degree plan for that degree should be followed. Although the pre-veterinary medicine requirements can be met in three years, many veterinary colleges give extra consideration for a degree when you apply.