Animal Science
Associate in Applied Science
Modes of Instruction
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KC’s animal science program provides a blend of animal science courses and practical application, ensuring a well-rounded agricultural education. During the program, students obtain knowledge of current practices in the livestock industry, gaining confidence in being able to raise, produce, or market livestock. Students will focus on management, animal nutrition, animal health, animal handling and stewardship, animal facilities design and function, and waste management. Upon graduation, students are prepared for successful careers, whether they choose to pursue positions in the workplace or on the farm.
What You Can Do
Upon successful completion of this degree students will be prepared for employment in the following fields:
- Feed Sales Specialist
- Animal Food Industry Employee
- Animal Health Technician
- Veterinarian Assistant
- Meat or Milk Inspection Technicians
- Animal Breeding and Reproduction Specialists
Program Details
AGRC_0542_DEGR
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain industry best-practices across the spectrum of agriculture.
- Apply key concepts of agricultural to provide solutions to common industry challenges and basic farm management.
- Demonstrate the use of technological advancements and applications in agriculture and how those applications improve agricultural output and efficiency.
- Demonstrate occupational and employability skill competency through a completed supervised occupational experience.
- Formulate effective rations, facilities, production systems, animal health, financial and environmental plans, and the related human assets necessary for thriving animal production systems.
- Describe livestock production animal lifecycle systems that lead to profitability and efficiency.
Students completing this degree must also complete curriculum requirements aligned with General Education Student Learning Outcomes.
Students completing this degree must also complete curriculum requirements aligned with General Education Student Learning Outcomes.
Agriculture Contacts
Aaron Heinzmann
Professor Agriculture
Admissions
Additional Information
Agriculture Faculty
Aaron Heinzmann
Professor Agriculture
