Saginaw Career Complex - Programs

Animal Science

Program Description

This Tech Prep program prepares students for career success, college studies, and industry credentials of animal science. Students will study small and large animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and care and management. Students will earn OSHA Career Safety certification and participate in FFA activities and competitions.

Program Content

Personal Management and Employability Skills
Technical Communications
Career Research and Development
Animal Safety
Entrepreneurship & Management
Ethics and Responsibility
Leadership and Teamwork
Principles of Animal Science
Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition
Animal Health and Diseases
Food Animal Technology
Companion Animal Technology
Scientific and Lab Animals
Veterinary Technology
Clinical & Hospital Procedures
Vet Office Management
Laboratory Techniques
Animal Reproduction and Husbandry

Special Features

Students may participate in FFA, a national organization that provides opportunities to develop premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Students will be able to participate in various leadership, teambuilding, and skills contests.
11th and 12th grade students will complete and present Capstone projects.
Work-based learning
Tech Prep Program

Academic Credit

1st Year Students can earn:

2.5 cr.	Animal Science
0.5 cr.	Communication & Composition
1 cr.	Zoology I

2nd Year Students and 1st Year Seniors can earn:

2.5 cr.	Animal Science
1 cr.	Problem Solving in Mathematics
0.5 cr.	Communication & Composition
Credit	On-line Learning Experience
Credit	Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts requirement

College Credit

Program completers may qualify for articulated college credit from the following colleges and universities.

Davenport University: 25 Credits

COMM120	Presentation Techniques (3 cr.)
ENGL109	Composition ( 3 cr.)
SOSC201	Diversity in Society (3 cr.)
BUSN210	Professional Ethics (3 cr.)
GNBS	General Business Credit (Up to 13 cr.)

Student Certifications

Program completers may qualify for the following industry certifications:

OSHA Career Safety Certification
Personal Management & Employability Skills
Passes Edge Safety Certificate
Veterninary Science Student Certification

Program Requirements

"C" or better grades in science and math courses
Interest in learning about and working with animals
Interest and willingness to participate in FFA leadership activities and skills competitions
Willingness to work with and handle animals
Text reading level: 11th grade

Career Possibilities

Agricultural Educator
Animal Caretaker
Animal Chiropractor
Animal Nutritionist
Animal Scientist
Aquaculturalist
Breeding Physiologist
Dairy Producer
Equine Manager
Feed Sales Rep/
Feed Sales Specialist
Feedlot Specialist

Livestock Buyer
Livestock Inspector
Livestock Producer
Pet Shop Clerk/Manager/Owner
Poultry Manager
USDA Food Inspector
Veterinarians
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Research