Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Health Sciences, Veterinary Technology Specialization
Previous Degree Required: A.S.
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: CVT, CVN, LVT, or RVT credentialed
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: HSBSVNUR
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2211
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105122111
Admissions requirements: Applicants to the Veterinary Technology Specialization must be credentialed veterinary technicians (CVT, CVN, LVT, RVT). Students with associate's degree or higher who are currently working in a veterinary practice without the credentialed technician certification may consider meeting with the Program Manager about other options.
Refer to the Bachelor Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need additional general education or technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
Visit the program page for more information or call 321-433-7575.
Specialization Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| General Education or Technical Concentration Hours | ||
| Student will take 21 credits to satisfy general education requirements (36 general education credits are required). | 21 | |
| Applied Health Science Core Courses | ||
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| ENC 3241 | Technical Writing for Professionals | 3 |
| or HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | |
| Veterinary Technology Major Courses | ||
| ANS 3440 | Principles of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| ATE 3316 | Financial Management of the Veterinary Practice | 3 |
| ATE 3344 | Human Resource Management of the Veterinary Practice | 3 |
| ATE 3516 | Veterinary Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ATE 4314 | Marketing of the Veterinary Practice | 3 |
| ATE 4317 | Principles of Veterinary Management | 3 |
| ATE 4812 | Veterinary Management Capstone | 4 |
| BAS XXX1 | Course Under Construction 1 | 1 |
| BSC 4870 | Principles of Pharmacology | 3 |
| HSC 4500 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| PHC 4031 | Emerging and Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
- 1
Course under construction: Literature Review in Veterinary Technology
Learning Outcomes
- Use practice management skills to address a veterinary practice issue
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Use communication skills to conduct effective employee termination or hiring
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Analyze a case study of a possible breach of veterinary ethics
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Develop a marketing plan for a veterinary practice
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Develop a nutritional plan for an animal with an increased need due to production or illness
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information