Veterinary Technology: Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements
134.5 Credits
Offered at Rapid City.
The Veterinary Technology program is accredited by CVTEA, a subcommittee of AVMA.
Animal Health Major Core |
Credit Hours |
(16 of the following 44 credits must be earned at NAU.)
Animal Technology Topics |
4 |
|
Principles of Animal Care |
0-1 |
|
Introduction to Exotic Animals |
1 |
|
Animal Restraint I |
1 |
|
Animal Restraint II |
1 |
|
Clinical Pathology I |
2 |
|
Clinical Pathology I - Lab |
2 |
|
Clinical Pathology II |
2 |
|
Clinical Pathology II-Lab |
2 |
|
Laboratory Animal Science |
1 |
|
Veterinary Office and Hospital Management |
4 |
|
Animal Clinic |
4 |
|
Radiological Procedures |
3 |
|
Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians |
2 |
|
Anesthesiology and Surgical. Procedures |
4 |
|
Practicum (Externship) |
10 |
|
|
|
44 |
Animal Science Major Core
Introduction to Animal Science |
4 |
|
Animal Diseases and Prevention I |
4 |
|
Animal Diseases and Prevention II |
1 |
|
Animal Reproduction |
4 |
|
Applied Animal Nutrition |
4 |
|
|
|
17 |
Support Core
Medical Terminology |
4 |
|
|
|
4 |
Open Electives |
8 |
|
8 |
General Education Core (61.5)
Communications
Composition I |
4.5 |
|
Composition II |
4.5 |
|
EN2100 or |
Speech or |
|
Interpersonal Professional Communications |
4.5 |
|
|
|
13.5 |
Science
Biological Concepts with Lab |
4.5 |
|
Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals I |
4 |
|
Comparative Anatomy Lab |
2 |
|
Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals II |
3 |
|
General Chemistry and Biochemistry w/Lab |
4.5 |
|
Pharmacology for Vet. Technicians |
4 |
|
Bacteriology/Parasitology |
3 |
|
Bacteriology/Parasitology Lab |
2 |
|
|
|
27 |
Mathematics
MA |
Algebra Elective |
4.5 |
|
|
4.5 |
Humanities/Behavioral/Social Science
Humanities Elective |
4.5 |
|
4.5 |
General Education
Strategies for Success |
4.5 |
|
Career Management |
3 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
Computer Literacy
Introduction to CIS or CI elective |
4.5 |
|
4.5 |
* Professional course (minimum "C" grade required and prerequisite minimum "C" grade required)
Graduation Requirements: A minimum 2.0 GPA is required overall and in the Veterinary Technology Major Core. See the "Graduation Requirements" section of the catalog for additional requirements.
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