Animal Science Program

cattle ultrasound during ag class

What will I learn?

The Animal Science Program provides in-depth knowledge about animal health, behavior and production. There are many careers in the food industry related to animal science, such as livestock production and management. In addition, animal science also applies to companion animals and their general health and well-being, training and use in recreation.

Students in 番茄社区's Animal Science program learn about biology, chemistry, range management, business management, soils and animal feeds. The program also includes general courses needed to transfer to a four-year institution. It is intended for students who plan to transfer to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree.

The program also allows students to study in 番茄社区鈥檚 state-of-the-art facilities and get hands on experience with livestock.

 

Associate of Science

The program focuses on science related to livestock, including animal biology and chemistry as well as animal reproduction. Students will also learn about range management and business management.

Available at the Cheyenne main campus.

What can I do with this degree?

The Animal Science AS is designed to allow students to pursue a bachelor's degree in Animal Science at a four-year institution. 

An Animal Science degree allows students to pursue a career as:

Visit  for additional information about Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists.

Visit  for additional information about First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.

Visit  for additional information about Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals.

 

Visit 番茄社区's Career Resources to find tools for selecting the right program for you and marketing yourself to future employers.

Agriculture Activities 

Students have to opportunity to participate in clubs like the livestock show team, livestock judging team, ranch horse team, block and bridle club, intercollegiate horse show association team and  in addition to industry field trips and internships.

Cost of Attendance

For general 番茄社区 expenses, students should view 番茄社区鈥檚 cost of attendance. Students in this program do not typically incur additional expenses.