Agricultural Animal Science majors will focus on animal behavior, husbandry, production, and services, a critical part of animal agriculture and related industries. It provides a solid foundation for diverse careers and professional schools such as human and veterinary medicine or graduate school.
Agriculture Animal Science
AS-T Degree S0878
Transfer Degree OptionBachelor’s Degree:Agriculture Animal Science
Natural Sciences Division
AS-T Degree S0878
The Agriculture Animal Science for Transfer Degree focuses on animal behavior, husbandry, production, and services; which are a critical part of animal agriculture and related industries. The curriculum provides a combination of technical knowledge and practical skills utilizing a hands-on approach to instruction. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities and/or transfer to a four-year institution.
To earn an Associate in Science in Agriculture Animal Science for Transfer degree, a student must complete a minimum of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU system that consist of the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
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