Animal Care Specialist (AC)

The Animal Care Specialist program is designed for students wishing to work with dogs, cats and other small animals, but not in the capacity of a groomer or vet technician. Students lacking qualifications to enter either the Professional Grooming or Veterinary Technology program may begin in the Animal Care Specialist program and at a later date request to transfer into another program. Employment opportunities include Animal Control officers, dog day care center operators, kennel technicians, dog trainers, animal shelter workers, dog walkers and pet sitters, retail shop owners and other occupations related to the management and care of pets. Students who wish to operate their own businesses or who plan to be employed as an Animal Control officer are encouraged to apply to the Associate Degree program. The certificate program may be sufficient for other employment opportunities.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   ANS102   Canine and Feline Behavior 3   ANS104   Breed ID (OL) 2   ANS107   Medical Terminology for Animal Science 1 (OL) 1   ANS122   Fundamentals of Grooming 2   BIO101   Biology 1 (OL) 4   MGT206   Small Business Management 3   ACC104   Essentials of Accounting for Business 3   ANS110   Canine and Feline Nutrition 2   ANS112   Ethics and Law for Pet Care Professionals 2   ANS114   Kennel Hygiene & Maintenance 2   ANS116   Fundamentals of Animal Health 3   ANS120   Canine Training 2

Admissions Information  • Admission to this Program occurs only in the Fall Semester.