Veterinary Technology Specialization - Applied Health Sciences, Bachelor of Applied Science
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:
Academic Community: HSCI Health Sciences
Program Code: HSBSVNUR
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2211
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105122111
Students can only select one major and one specialization. Students may receive a specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. Students may take courses from multiple specializations, however, the degree will be awarded only once.
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.
| 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 | |
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Course under construction: Literature Review in Veterinary Technology
Learning Outcomes: Veterinary Technology Specialization BAS
- 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