Printed on 1/16/2021
Agribusiness Science & Technology - Animal Science
10-006-6
Associate Degree (AAS)
Part Time and Full Time
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Time of Day:
Day
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Get ready for a career in the feed, animal nutrition, dairy, farm management and farm supply areas of agriculture with the Agribusiness/Science Technology – Animal Science degree. Through hands-on training, you’ll learn about animal science, artificial insemination, sire selection, animal nutrition and ration balancing, record keeping and herd health, as well as marketing, sales and management. This program will prepare you for a variety of agribusiness careers.
Career Opportunities
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Agribusiness Sales
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Artificial Insemination Technician
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Feed Technician
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Dairy Herdsperson
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Animal Health Technician
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Estimated Program Cost
Agribusiness Science & Technology - Animal Science
This program will cost about
$9,648.06*
based on current tuition and fees.
Additional materials and supplies will cost
about
$130.00*.
Textbooks will cost about
$636.45*.
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Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Costs may not include all books or all materials and supplies.
Some textbook costs may be included in the estimated program cost.
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Agribusiness Science & Technology - Animal Science
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Spring 2021 |
Summer 2021 |
Fall 2021 |
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* Programs may be available at locations that are not listed here.
* Depending on program enrollment and prerequisite requirements, there may be a wait for some program courses. Please see the additional information section for details.
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Admissions Requirements
Skills Assessment
An academic skills assessment is required for admission into this program or the following: High School GPA of 2.75 or higher (last 10 years) OR provide completion of associate’s or higher degree OR; 165 or higher on your 2014 series GED tests OR; ACT OR SAT OR Accuplacer OR Companion OR Compass (last 3 years) to waive to the general education level; The cost of the Accuplacer assessment is $15; Catalog #: 94100100; Learn more at www.fvtc.edu/Assessment.
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Credit Transfer Options
They're your credits. Take them with you!
Whether you’re an incoming student, transferring to another two-year college or pursuing your bachelor’s degree, we make it easy for you to seamlessly transfer your credits. With full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, we offer credit transfer agreements with more than 65 two-and four-year colleges.
Many students come to Fox Valley Tech with credits they’ve already earned, either while in high school or at other colleges and universities. It’s also possible to be granted credit for career-related knowledge and skills you’ve already mastered.
Is a four-year degree in your future? Save time and money by starting here. You can earn your associate degree at Fox Valley Tech, then apply your credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Or easily transfer your credits to other two-year colleges.
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Program Outcomes
- Analyze opportunities in agriculture
- Apply relevant technologies
- Demonstrate professionalism skills within the agriculture career areas
- Create a livestock management plan in agriculture
- Develop a management plan
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Undecided?
Still undecided about your major or exploring your career options? Check out these resources to identify your personality traits, values, abilities and interests – important considerations when choosing a career. You’ll also find details about scheduling a college visit and contact information for our career counselors if you’d like more personal assistance. We’re here to help you explore your options.
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