Bachelor of Applied Science
School of Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technology
VETTC-BAS
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. Cynthia Grey
Academic Chair
727-302-6724
Dr. Natavia Middleton
Dean
727-398-8288
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program. The Veterinary Technology (VETTC-BAS) program provides a terminal degree opportunity for veterinary technicians. This program offers specialized tracks in clinical techniques and hospital management and is designed to build on the technical skills acquired in the AS Veterinary Technology program. The curriculum provides in-depth knowledge in subject areas critical for veterinary technicians to be highly capable and contributing members of the profession.
Florida CIP Code
1100183011 - Veterinary Technology (BAS )
Federal CIP Code
01.8301 - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
Job Related Opportunities
Research, teaching, referral hospitals, specialty hospitals, federal and state regulatory agencies, public health, military, pharmaceutical and equipment companies
Admission Rules
Please review the Veterinary Technology B.A.S. Admission Guide. The Admission Guide will outline the admission criteria specific to the Veterinary Technology B.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. Graduation from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited associates degree veterinary technology program and 15 credits of transferrable gen ed.
Admission Notes
Fully Online.
Graduation Rules
All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C".
GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.A.S. program.
CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).
SUBPLAN ELECTIVE COURSES
C. COMBINED TRACK: General Electives (Select 12 credits)
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
A. CLINICAL TRACK (Complete 12 credits)
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
B. HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT TRACK (Complete 12 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
CORE COURSES (Complete 18 credits)
* ATE 3052 has replaced ATE 3100, ATE 3200 and ATE 3744.