Animal Science, A.S.

Total degree hours: 60 

If being outdoors and working with animals sounds appealing, animal science might be the right field for you. From maintaining the quality of the food we eat to maintaining the health of our pets, animal science covers a wide spectrum of focus areas and professional roles. The growing emphasis on improving diets and ensuring the meat and dairy products we consume are safe is creating high demand and opportunity in livestock production and management. An animal science degree can also lead to a future in animal research or in veterinary medicine, caring for furry companions and other domestic animals.

In an associate program in animal science, you will receive instruction about nutrition, physiology, and reproduction that could lead to a career as a food scientist, breeding technician, or livestock production manager. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science.

Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement-Animal Science

Program Outcomes: Students majoring in Animal Science will gain the following knowledge and skills upon completion of their degree:

1. Animal behavior and management
2. Biology
3. Physiology
4. Reproduction
5. Nutrition
6. Analytical thinking
7. Problem solving

Transfer degrees at LCC also prepare you to succeed in your next steps.  We will build your transfer plan starting in your very first semester at LCC, continuing throughout each semester as you progress toward completion.  You will develop the academic and personal skills to prepare you for successful transfer to the four-year college or university that is the best fit for your academic and career goals. 

We treat each student individually with one-on-one continuous advising support.  You’ll build your transfer plans with experienced faculty advisors with expertise in your target transfer area.