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Credentials for Animal Scientists

30 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: . See full occupation profile →

Bachelor's Degree

ANIMAL SCIENCES

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Research

ANIMAL, POULTRY, AND FOOD SCIENCE

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

ANIMAL, POULTRY, AND FOOD SCIENCE

Auburn University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Agricultural Science

Auburn University
AL
Certificate

Agriculture Systems Fundamentals

Coalinga College
Bachelor's Degree

Animal Bio-Health Sciences

Alabama A&M University
Bachelor's Degree

Animal Bio-Health Sciences

Alabama A&M University
AL
Associate's Degree

Animal Science Xfer Major DwD

Otero College
Bachelor's Degree

Animal Sciences

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Animal Sciences — MAg

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Animal Sciences — MS

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Degree

Animal Sciences — PhD

Auburn University
AL
Certification

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
$175 cost
Identify laboratory animal species, strains, sex, and identification markings in a research facilityApply species-specific anatomy, physiology, and behavioral knowledge in a laboratory animal care contextManage breeding housing and recognize pregnancy and complications in laboratory animalsProvide appropriate nutrition and manage food and water quality for laboratory animalsApply husbandry practices including environmental monitoring, caging, bedding, and housing management in a laboratory animal facilityApply sanitation, decontamination, and disease prevention practices in a laboratory animal facility
Course

Equine Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate techniques for safe handling of equine animalsDiscuss the various types of behavior associated with equine animalsDescribe the history of domestication of horses and the roles horses have played in socialCollect and share information about the external anatomy of equine animalsIllustrate and describe the internal anatomy and physiology of equine animalsCollect information about the nutritional value of equine feed ingredients
Master's Degree

Food Science — MAg

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Food Science — MS

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Degree

Food Science — PhD

Auburn University
AL
Course

Introduction to Animal and Dairy Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Trace the history of domestication of livestockIdentify livestock by common names and scientific namesExplain livestock production’s economic benefits for entrepreneurs, companies, and communities. andInvestigate the history of livestock species and breedsIdentify common Alabama livestock breeds and describe characteristics of each one, including physicalCompare and contrast animal body conformation using industry standards for cattle, poultry, and horses
Course

Introduction to Veterinary Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify safety precautions, procedures, and equipment used by veterinary personnel for handling animalsDiscuss the health risks of zoonotic diseases to humans and the historical significance of each diseaseDefine types of hazards common in the veterinary hospitalDetermine the appropriate safety precautions for a given scenario and how to locate important safety informationDescribe responsible animal ownership and managementDiscuss the relationship between animal rights and animal welfare
Diploma

Online Animal Welfare Management

Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Bachelor's Degree

POULTRY SCIENCE

Auburn University
AL
Course

Poultry Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Design and evaluate a biosecurity plan for a poultry production operation to prevent incidents arising from natural circResearch and share information about safe procedures for transporting poultry. andSummarize historical and scientific milestones in the poultry industry, including the development of productsExamine potential effects of current trends and possible future developments on production practicesObtain, evaluate, and share information about marketing methods for poultry products and servicesResearch and share information about vertical integration of the poultry industry
Bachelor's Degree

Poultry Science

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Poultry Science — MAg

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Poultry Science — MS

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Degree

Poultry Science — PhD

Auburn University
AL
Certificate

Precision Agriculture

Coalinga College
Certificate

Smart Agriculture

Coalinga College
Certificate

Unmanned Aerial System Remote Pilot

Coalinga College
Course

Veterinary Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify hazards in the veterinary clinic and in a field setting; list safety precautionsPerform routine animal handling and restraint proceduresResearch, evaluate, and share information about the importance of biosecurity in the veterinary fieldDemonstrate the ability to follow procedures for sanitation, disinfectionObtain and communicate information to explain common medical terminology, abbreviationsUse dichotomous keys to classify animals by their physical characteristics and to determine levels of taxonomy
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