Animal Science Pathway

  • Course Descriptions:

    Animal Care 1/2: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective. Credits: 10 Certifications offered: iCEV Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification.  This course provides students with training and skills for jobs related to livestock production and marketing.  Course will include 60 hours of group instruction with a minimum of one hour each calendar week.  Group instruction may include field trips and teacher supervised activity at the school farms and/or county fair.  

    Veterinary Science: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective or biological science. (Prerequisite: Animal Care 1/2) Credits: 10. Certifications offered: iCEV Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification, Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications.  This is a hands-on science and lab-based course in which students learn about small animal care, small animal body systems, and veterinary clinical practices amongst other areas. Students will also be able to experience hands-on activities at the school farm as well as during classroom labs.