Associate in Science
School of Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technology
VETTC-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Natavia Middleton
Dean
727-398-8288
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
Tricia Gorham
Program Director
727-302-6733
Program Summary
FACE-TO-FACE PROGRAM BEGINS IN AUGUST AND JANUARY. This program is also offered as a Fully Online program. Please scroll down to "Distance Education" for more information. Before entering the first term of the Face-to-Face Veterinary Technology “program courses”, all students must have completed at least 15 of the 21 credits of the required Veterinary Technology general education and support courses including composition, mathematics, and natural science. Students may take the general education and support courses at any regionally accredited college or university, or they may complete them through St. Petersburg College campus or distance education courses. The general education and/or support courses do not have to be taken in the order listed. Applicants must have worked or volunteered in a veterinary hospital at least 40 hours prior to applying for admission to fulfill the clinical observation requirement. Candidates will also complete the Health Programs Application before they will be considered for acceptance into the Veterinary Technology Program. Please see a counselor and/or advisor. Students must also be in a veterinary hospital on an average of 4-5 hours per week for a total of 100 hours over 12 weeks of the semester for they are enrolled in the veterinary technology program.
Florida CIP Code
1301830100 - Veterinary Technology (AS)
Federal CIP Code
01.8301 - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
Admission Rules
Please review the Veterinary Technology A.S. Campus Program Admission Guide or Veterinary Technology A.S. Online Admission Guide. The Admission Guide will outline the admission criteria specific to the Veterinary Technology A.S program as well as explain the timetable for evaluation and further admission correspondence. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application at the appropriate time. Only students who satisfy all the application requirements and submit a complete application in accordance with the information detailed in the Admission Guide will be considered for admission. Applicants are considered as soon as their file is complete.
Admission Notes
Fully Online
Graduation Rules
In addition to the schedule listed above, the student, with permission of the program director, may elect to take reduced credit hours each semester and extend the program over eight semesters. Courses must be taken in proper sequence and all other program requirements apply. Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
SUPPORT COURSES
Natural Science Core with Lab Select 3 credits
MAJOR CORE COURSES
First Term in Program
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Second Term in Program
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Third Term in Program
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Fourth Term in Program
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DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM BEGINS IN AUGUST, JANUARY AND MAY
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Term by Term Schedule
Term 1: Complete 7 credits
Term 2: Complete 6 credits
Term 3: Complete 7 credits
Term 4: Complete 7 credits
Term 5: Complete 6 credits
Term 6: Complete 6 credits
Term 7: Complete 6 credits
Term 8: Complete 7 credits
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Speech
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Speech coursework . Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the <b><u>course</b></u> component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ethics
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.