Animal Care and Management, Diploma

Location(s): Mashalltown Community College, Ellsworth Community College

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Offered at ECC & MCC (Codes: EVSVM & MVSVM)

Provides the coursework for the foundational level of understanding of basic animal care and management of animal husbandry facilities. The student will gain knowledge on how to manage husbandry and training for non-agriculture animals, including pets, exotics, and wildlife. This program can be used in conjunction with a Biology TM or a Conservation Tech Major.

Must be 16 years of age or older to complete some coursework.

Plan of Study

Term One

ACM 110 - Introduction to Animal Care and Management 3 credit(s)
ACM 112 - Animal Handling 3 credit(s)
ACM 116 - Service Dog Training I 1 credit(s)
OR
ACM 123 - Ambassador Animal Management 1 credit(s)
ACM 130 - Animal Husbandry Small Animal Pets 1 credit(s)
ACM 131 - Animal Husbandry Large Animal Pets 1 credit(s)
OR
ACM 132 - Animal Husbandry Wildlife 1 credit(s)
ACM 201 - Animal Care Law 1 credit(s)
BIO 132 - Animal Care and Rehabilitation 2 credit(s)
MGT 101 - Principles of Management 3 credit(s)
Total Credits Credits / Units: 14-15

Term Two

ACM 140 - Comparative Nutrition 3 credit(s)
ACM 122 - Animal Facility Management 2 credit(s)
ACM 124 - Volunteer Management 1 credit(s)
OR
ACM 216 - Service Dog Training II 2 credit(s)
ACM 144 - Zoonosis and Infectious Disease 3 credit(s)
ACM 150 - Introduction to Animal Behavior 2 credit(s)
ACM 907 - Co-Op Field Experience 1-4 credit(s)
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit(s)
Total Credits Credits / Units: 15-19

Iowa Valley Community College District

Animal Care and Management, Diploma

Location(s): Mashalltown Community College, Ellsworth Community College

Plan of Study

Term One

Term Two

Total Required Hours: 29-34