Bachelor's in Animal Care Specialist

Animal Care Specialist is a Bachelor program taught at North Shore Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Animal Care Specialist degree is designed for people who want to work and care for dogs, cats, and other small animals, including reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Students study animal behavior, nutrition, health, ethics/laws, and facility management, preparing for work in animal-related industries such as shelter/rescue work, basic grooming and training, and other pet care services.

Learning includes sample courses such as Canine & Feline Behavior, Fundamentals of Grooming, Canine Training, Herpetology & Small Mammals, Avian Science for Pet Care Professionals, and Business Law. The program also includes hands-on experience with animals. Enrollment is available as full-time or part-time.

Modules

• Canine & Feline Behavior
• Breed Identification
• Medical Terminology
• Fundamentals of Grooming
• Canine Training
• Ethics and Law for Pet Care Professionals
• Herpetology & Small Mammals
• Avian Science for Pet Care Professionals
• Business Law

The minimum requirements for admission in Animal Care Specialist at North Shore Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by North Shore Community College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by North Shore Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Animal Care Specialist.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs/asd/index.html

• Animal Control
• Animal Shelters and Rescue Operations
• Kennel Management
• Dog Walking and Training
• Pet DayCare and Boarding
• Pet Retail and Grooming Services
• Veterinary Assistant
• Most Common Occupation Title: Animal CareTaker

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.