Agriculture: Animal Science – Associate of Arts
The Agriculture: Animal Science Program helps students develop useful skills for working in the agribusiness industry. Animal science is an important field, affecting both our food chain and our environment. Sustaining livestock and wildlife populations is vital to a healthy society. Students with an interest in science and a desire to responsibly manage land and animals should consider this career path. The required courses include Livestock Management, Livestock Breeding and Wildlife Management. Graduates can seek a four-year degree or immediately seek work at a farm, ranch, conservation group or other related organization.
Program At a Glance
For those who want to:
Learn to work with animals both large and small
Manage livestock on a farm or ranch
Work in the meat or dairy industries
Program Snapshot
In-district Tuition: Click Here
Out-of-district Tuition: Click Here
Credits: Not Available
Graduation Retention Rate: Not Available
Possible Careers
Animal technician
Livestock specialist
Farm/livestock equipment sales representative
*Costs are estimates and are subject to change. Please visit the tuition and fees details page for precise details or call 417-447-7500. Degree time/credits vary with students’ enrollment and course completion. Graduation retention varies by case. For program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates visit Student Outcomes/Student Right-to-Know. Salary information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.
Degree Requirements
For the full program requirements, see curriculum. For the full list of courses, see the catalog.
Admissions
General Admissions to Ozarks Tech
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
