For the students interested in animals, the Animal Science Pathway introduces high school students to the impact of animals on our economy. Aimed towards exposing students to agriculture, animal science, including equine, and other animal career options, courses cover aspects such as animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection, and marketing. Animal Science will focus equally on the physical and mental aspects of the animals themselves, and the economic aspects of taking care of individual animals and livestock.

 

Course sequence

To complete the Animal Science Pathway, you can complete Animal Science II or Animal Science II - Small Animal, which can be taken in any order.

Animal Science I

Animal Science II - Food Animal OR Animal Science II - Companion Animal

Veterinary Assisting (See Veterinary Assisting Academy) OR CTE Advanced Studies, CTE Apprenticeship, or CTE Internship

Supporting courses

Courses above can also be taken as a supported course if not taken in sequence.

Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

Career Management

Foundations of Agriculture

IB Personal & Professional Skills

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SPCC Articulated Credit

Articulated credit is earned as a result of a student's completion of a CTE course and meeting the the following qualifications:

Additionally, students must enroll in a NC community college within two years of high school graduation and meet the following criteria:

  • Final grade of B or higher in the high school course AND
  • Proof of Learning (POL)
    • CTE post assessment
      • Score of 90 or higher
    • Performance-based Measurement (PBM)
      • Meets course proficiency
    • Industry Credentials
      • Courses that have industry credentials as proof of learning will follow the procedure for Credit for Prior Learning as outlined in NC Community College System Curriculum Procedures Reference Manual (https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/sites/default/files/academic-programs/crpm/attachments/section1911feb2022creditforpriorlearning.pdf).

Community college officials must verify eligibility of the courses listed on the submitted high school transcript to receive articulated credit. Students may be asked to submit additional supporting documentation or demonstration to receive credit. Colleges must follow the criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in awarding credit.

Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

OST 136 Word Processing

Supporting schools



Forest Hills High School Cuthbertson High School Marvin Ridge High School Monroe High School Parkwood High School Piedmont High School Porter Ridge High School Sun Valley High School Weddington High School

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