Applied Health Sciences (BAS), Veterinary Technology Specialization (Closing Spring 2026)
This program is closed for new applicants effective Spring Term 2026. Current students in the Veterinary Technology bachelor specialization have been notified and should work with their assigned academic advisor to plan the scheduling of courses needed to complete the program. The Veterinary Technology A.S. degree is still available for new applicants.
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
This is a specialization of the BAS Applied Health Sciences degree.
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 of Applied Science (BAS) overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information or call 321-433-7575.
This program is closed for new applicants effective Spring Term 2026. Current students in the Veterinary Technology bachelor specialization have been notified and should work with their assigned academic advisor to plan the scheduling of courses needed to complete the program. The Veterinary Technology A.S. degree is still available for new applicants.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60 | |
Complete Associate Degree | ||
| General Education or Technical Concentration Hours | 21 | |
Student will take 21 credits to satisfy general education requirements (36 general education credits are required) or complete technical electives. | ||
| Applied Health Science Core Courses | ||
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| 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 | |
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must
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Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
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Course under construction: Literature Review in Veterinary Technology
This program is closed for new applicants effective Spring Term 2026. Current students in the Veterinary Technology bachelor specialization have been notified and should work with their assigned academic advisor to plan the scheduling of courses needed to complete the program. The Veterinary Technology A.S. degree is still available for new applicants.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| 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 3344 | Human Resource Management of the Veterinary Practice | 3 |
| ATE 4317 | Principles of Veterinary Management | 3 |
| ATE 4812 | Veterinary Management Capstone | 4 |
| BAS XXX1 Course Under Construction | 3 | |
| BSC 4870 | Principles of Pharmacology & | 3 |
| HSC 4500 | Epidemiology & | 3 |
| PHC 4031 | Emerging and Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Select 21 credits to meet the general education requirement or technical elective requirement. Work with a bachelor's advisor to determine the courses needed.
This program is closed for new applicants effective Spring Term 2026. Current students in the Veterinary Technology bachelor specialization have been notified and should work with their assigned academic advisor to plan the scheduling of courses needed to complete the program. The Veterinary Technology A.S. degree is still available for new applicants.
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