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Natural Sciences Division
Degree S0854
The Animal Science Associates 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.

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- Agricultural Managers
  Agricultural Managers
  SOC Career Code: 11-9013.00
  Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $11.43
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $35,897.65
  Annual Job Openings
  6,410
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Animal Scientists
  Animal Scientists
  SOC Career Code: 19-1011.00
  Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $35.26
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $108,705.21
  Annual Job Openings
  38
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
  Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
  SOC Career Code: 19-1023.00
  Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $28.46
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $77,698.67
  Annual Job Openings
  164
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Farm and Home Management Educator
  Farm and Home Management Educator
  SOC Career Code: 25-9021.00
  Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $31.01
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $86,491.05
  Annual Job Openings
  132
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
  Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
  SOC Career Code: 31-9096.00
  Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $17.26
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $37,411.71
  Annual Job Openings
  2,980
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Animal Control Workers
  Animal Control Workers
  SOC Career Code: 33-9011.00
  Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $22.72
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $57,719.99
  Annual Job Openings
  139
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
  Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
  SOC Career Code: 39-2021.00
  Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $13.33
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $34,785.20
  Annual Job Openings
  8,692
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
  Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
  SOC Career Code: 45-1011.00
  Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $16.69
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $46,112.57
  Annual Job Openings
  1,918
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Animal Breeders
  Animal Breeders
  SOC Career Code: 45-2021.00
  Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $14.57
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $43,379.96
  Annual Job Openings
  40
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

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Animal Science

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
ASCI 1	Animal Science	3
ASCI 2	Animal Nutrition	3
ASCI 14	Swine Production	3
ASCI 17	Sheep Production	3
ASCI 30	Beef Production	3
ASCI 59	Work Experience in Agriculture ¹	1-4
ASCI 96	Animal Sanitation and Disease Control	3
ASCI 97	Artificial Insemination of Livestock	3
Required Electives: Choose a minimum of six units		6
AGOR 51	Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations
AGOR 53	Small Engine Repair I
AGOR 63	Irrigation Systems Management
ASCI 12	Exotic Animal Management
ASCI 16	Horse Production and Management
ASCI 18	Horse Ranch Management
ASCI 19	Horse Hoof Care
ASCI 20	Horse Behavior and Training
ASCI 34	Livestock Judging and Selection
ASCI 51	Animal Handling and Restraint ²
ASCI 71	Canine Management
ASCI 72	Feline Management
ASCI 73	Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management
ASCI 74	Reptile Management
ASCI 76	Aviculture - Cage and Aviary Birds
ASCI 94	Animal Breeding
WELD 40	Introduction to Welding
Select one course from the following:		3
BUSM 20	Principles of Business
BUSM 66	Small Business Management
BUSS 35	Professional Selling
BUSS 36	Principles of Marketing
Total Units		31-34

¹ Complete one to four units of ASCI 59

²: Students must provide documentation of up-to-date rabies vaccination series or titer prior to being enrolled, as required by BP & AP 5210 and requirements mandated by American Veterinary Medical Association. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at document submission instructions. Additional information available at CDC information and AVMA accreditation policies.

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Agricultural Managers

Animal Scientists

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Farm and Home Management Educator

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Animal Control Workers

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Animal Breeders

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