Agriculture - Animal Science, Associate of Science (460)
About Our Program
This program is intended to provide the first two years of a 4-year baccalaureate program and includes the general education, agriculture, science, and math courses required of the transfer student.
Nature of Work and Employment
This agricultural pathway includes opportunities to work directly with animals or to work with products that come from animals. Scientists and technicians in animal science careers treat diseased or injured livestock, companion, and exotic animals, and they work to keep animals healthy. They also study and research genetics, nutrition, and the development of the animals they work with. Other animal science careers develop more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Some examples of careers within animal science are listed below.
- Animal Nutritionist
- Livestock Grader
- Herd Manager
- Artificial Inseminator
- Meat Inspector
- Feed Mill Operator
- Animal Geneticist
- Pre-Veterinary
Special Considerations
The listed coursework is a recommendation only. Students should check with a student advisor for HCC graduation requirements. Students must meet with an advisor to ensure that the special requirements of the department and institution to which they plan to transfer are met. Colleges and universities have specific requirements for transfer students.