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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATHWAYS

AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES SECTOR
Animal Science Pathway (103)
Offered at Orange High School

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Animal Care I (UC-G) O700 * Introductory
02 Animal Care II O701 Concentrator
02 Veterinary Science (UC-G) O703 * Concentrator
03 Professional Internship O203 Capstone

ANIMAL CARE I

O700 *
CTE/AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES SECTOR
This course provides students with classroom instruction in the animal care field. Essential employability skills include career
opportunities in the animal care field, plus personal and interpersonal skills, career development and employment literacy. The
class includes content area instruction in: animal handling and restraint, medical/scientific terminology, immunology/physiology,
sanitation, safety, nutrition/health, domestic/exotic breeds and species, genetics, cellular biology, animal behavior,
conservation/ecology, evolution and animal traits, scientific theory and general animal husbandry. Students may continue in
Animal Care II for an internship experience. Course meets California science standards and affords students 10 credits of Life
Science for graduation. Animal Science is UC approved as a “G” Elective.

ANIMAL CARE II
O701
Course combines classroom instruction and community classroom internship for those students who would like to enter or expand
their skills in the animal care field. Students will select a focus area for internship training: zoo/nature center, veterinary,
kennel, pet store, groomer or stable. Those students who obtain related employment are eligible for expanded CCTE hours
to attain higher level proficiencies. Students will concentrate on higher level thinking skills and expand their knowledge of:
ecology and conservation, animal health and safety, animal behavioral concepts and operant condition techniques. Students
will learn canine CPR and first aid, practice public speaking and develop a working portfolio. Students will explore further
into career choices with field trips and in-classroom speakers. Students will be required to present a research presentation on
an endangered species as a final project.
VETERINARY SCIENCE
O703 *

Students will acquire an understanding of advanced animal principles. The combination of science projects, lab experience
and academic research enables students to become knowledgeable in the field of veterinary science. This course prepares
students for post-secondary level education, leading to careers in animal science, biology, zoology, and/or veterinary science.
Veterinary Science is UC approved as a “G” Elective.

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning