Animal Science

Overview

Are you interested in working with animals? Do you want a career in livestock production? Sheridan College’s Animal Science Program gives you the scientific background and skills you need to pursue a rewarding career within the livestock production, veterinary, or research fields.

Our Animal Science Program is available as an associate of science degree. As a student in our Animal Science Program, you will learn best management practices, latest production techniques and marketing skills to provide consumers with a safe, wholesome product.

Gain hands-on experience with growing, caring for, and learning from the animals that are housed in our livestock barn. These animals are utilized for lab class, and students care for these animals on a daily basis learning best management practice. Sheridan College also houses and maintains a flock of free-range hens in our two-acre field lab that helps students gain production and marketing experience through the care of the hens and selling of the eggs.

Sheridan College faculty will assist you toward your education and career goals and work closely with regional universities to help you transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Why Sheridan College?

• Learn in the state-of-the-art Mars Agricultural Center and through hands-on field experiences.
• Gain experience working with a variety of live animals housed on campus.
• Sheridan College partners with regional universities, which allows students to easily transfer to pursue a bachelor’s degree or find a job following graduation.

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World-Class Facilities

The Sheridan College Agriculture programs are thriving and require additional space to serve students. The Mars Agriculture Center provides the College with a 16,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art building with top-notch learning environments for a variety of disciplines within the Sheridan College Ag Department.

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Careers & Industry Outlook

Animal scientists’ skills are in demand across the nation and globe in a variety of related fields, including livestock reproduction and nutrition, equine anatomy, natural resource management, and microbiology. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of veterinarians is projected to grow 19 percent between 2016 – 2026, much faster than average.

Industry Projections

• Employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is projected to grow 19% from 2022 to 2032, adding about 24,400 jobs according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Types

The Animal Science program will provide the foundation of knowledge and skills for you to pursue higher education and ultimately, jobs across numerous fields, such as:

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Curriculum

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science in Animal Science is an agricultural degree that allows students to gain knowledge and experience in this multi-disciplinary field. Students build upon a foundation of science with hands-on, practical animal science courses in their area of interest.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate proper animal husbandry practices 
• Describe animal contributions to society 
• Apply knowledge of consumer demand to decision-making in the production of domestic livestock  
• Recommend animal production practices according to their practicality and profitability

Faculty

Our Agriculture Department faculty are enthusiastic, well-liked, and approachable. They will make sure you learn the foundational skills to pursue higher education or find a job following graduation. Sheridan College’s strong relationships with local and national industries in range land management, wildlife management, and agriculture present students with unique opportunities to expand their college experiences.

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Related Programs

Your path doesn’t stop here—discover related programs that open new doors and broaden your career potential. Sheridan College is here to help you find the best fit for your journey.