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Pre-Veterinary

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 one of the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

Select two of the following recommended courses:6
Introduction to the Visual Arts
United States to 1877
United States Since 1877
Music Appreciation
Ethics
Credits Subtotal6

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Select two of the following recommended courses:6
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Credits Subtotal6

Math, Science, & Technology

MATH 104Finite Mathematics 13
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
(Needed if 15 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
Introduction to Computers
Principles of Information Security
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 12
ANSC 114LIntroduction to Animal Sciences Lab 11
BIOL 151General Biology II3
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry II Lab1
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II 14
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry II Lab 11
MATH 146Applied Calculus I3
PHYS 211College Physics I3
PHYS 211LCollege Physics I Lab1
PHYS 212College Physics II 13
PHYS 212LCollege Physics II Lab 11
VETS 101Introduction to Veterinary Science2

Footnotes

1

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.