NWCCD Catalog 2025-2026 
  
    Mar 29, 2025  
NWCCD Catalog 2025-2026

Animal Science AS


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The Associate of Science in Animal Science is an agricultural degree that allows students to gain knowledge and experience in this multi-disciplinary field. Students build upon a foundation of science with hands-on, practical animal science courses in their area of interest.

Program Outcomes:

PO #1 Demonstrate proper animal husbandry practices

PO #2 Describe animal contributions to society

PO #3 Apply knowledge of consumer demand to decision-making in the production of domestic livestock

PO #4 Recommend animal production practices according to their practicality and profitability

A “C” or better in all required program courses & the following general education courses – math, science, basic and advanced writing.

Required Course of Study:

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