Dairy Science
62 Credit* Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Dairy Science Associate Degree program provides a well-rounded, real-world understanding of the business of dairy production. The agriculture classes are taught at the Agriculture Center of Excellence, which houses a production dairy farm operation. Throughout the program, learners participate in a variety of activities at the farm. Classroom instruction is combined with hands-on learning opportunities to expose learners to a wide-range of farming practices. In addition, learners will complete two internship work experiences. Jobs in this field are generally physical and require the strength to lift and carry 50 pounds. Learners interested in this career should have above average computer skills. Additionally, learners looking to be successful in this occupation should have the aptitude to work with animals and possess good oral, reading and writing skills.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Develop a business plan for an agriculture business
- Evaluate herd nutrition
- Evaluate herd production
- Assist with herd health practices and animal care
- Create a livestock management plan
- Apply skills in animal biosafety
- Demonstrate safe animal handling practices
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Agriculture Laboratory Specialist
- Agriculture Inspector
- Feed Mill Worker
- Breed Association Representative
- Artificial Insemination Technician
- Farm Owner
- Agriculture Worker/Herdsman
- Livestock Buyer/Seller/Owner
- Agriculture Tourism
- Agriculture Promotion
- Agriculture Product Sales and Marketing
Courses
The Dairy Science Associate Degree is a 62 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Dairy Science Associate Degree:
- The Agronomy Certificate will provide you with 8% (5 of 62 credits) of the total credits in this Dairy Science Associate Degree
Transfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
Before you apply, you should know
The majority of the courses in this program take place at NTC’s Agriculture Center of Excellence, located at 6625 County Road K, Wausau, WI.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.