Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Animal Care and Management Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the pet and exotic animal industry including veterinary assistant, zookeeper, animal control officer, entrepreneur, pet store technician and boarding/grooming facilities management.
Credit Hours Required: 27
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AGS 100 - Introductory Equine Science Credits: 4 -
AGS 101 - Microcomputers in Agriculture Credits: 3 -
AGS 120 - Introduction to the Animal Industry Credits: 4 -
AGS 261 - Aquaculture Science Credits: 4 -
AGS 264 - Aquaculture Management Credits: 4 -
AGS 280 - Zoo and Domestic Animal Care Credits: 4 -
AGS 282 - Zoo and Domestic Animal Behavior Credits: 4
Upon successful completion of the Animal Care and Management Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
1. Manage an extensive agriculture facility.
2. Rear fish from egg to market.
3. Develop a water delivery and quality management system.
4. Develop and implement a comprehensive management program for exotic and domestic animals.
Details
Hours
27
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Chino Valley
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Animal Care and Management Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC - North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$672.00
In-State Tuition
$3,861.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$8,802.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,533.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$9,474.00
