Registered Veterinary Technology (RVT), AS S0105
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.To speak with a counselor, please visit www.mtsac.edu/counseling or call the Counseling Department at (909) 274-4380
Suggested Sequence of CourseworkIndicates Courses Offered Online
Fall Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASCI 1 | Animal Science | 3.0 |
| ASCI 51 | Animal Handling and Restraint | 3.0 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4.0 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3.0 |
| Total: | 13.0 |
ASCI 51 req's rabies vaccine before registration
Recommendation: Area B1: BIOL 1
See RVT website on how to be formally admitted.
Winter Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASCI 2 | Animal Nutrition | 3.0 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | 0.5 |
| Total: | 3.5 |
Spring Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASCI 96 | Animal Sanitation Diseas Cntrl | 3.0 |
| AGHE 86 | Anat/Phys of Domestic Animals | 4.0 |
| AGHE 54 | Veterinary Office Procedures | 3.0 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3.0 |
| Total: | 13.0 |
Summer Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGHE 83A | Work Experience in Vet Tech | 1.0 |
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4.0 |
| Total: | 5.0 |
AGHE 83A req: ASCI 51, rabies vaccine, & approval
Fall Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGHE 79 | Lab Animal Medicine and Care | 3.0 |
| AGHE 64 | Veterinary Pharmacology | 3.0 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 3.0 |
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3.0 |
| AA/S ETHS | Area F Ethnic Studies | 3.0 |
| Total: | 15.0 |
18+ units of GE must be completed prior to formal
admittance consideration.
Winter Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3.0 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3.0 |
| Total: | 6.0 |
Schedule meeting w/Dr. Barnes to review coursework
naomi.barnes@mtsac.edu
Spring Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGHE 60 | Medical Nursing & Animal Care | 4.0 |
| AGHE 84B | Applied Animal Health Procedur | 1.0 |
| AGHE 62A | Clinical Pathology | 3.0 |
| AGHE 83A | Work Experience in Vet Tech | 1.0 |
| ASCI 12 | Exotic Animal Management | 3.0 |
| ASCI 14 | (or) Swine Production | |
| ASCI 16 | (or) Horse Production & Management | |
| ASCI 18 | (or) Horse Ranch Management | |
| ASCI 19 | (or) Horse Hoof Care | |
| ASCI 30 | (or) Beef Production | |
| ASCI 70 | (or) Pet Shop Management | |
| ASCI 71 | (or) Canine Management | |
| ASCI 72 | (or) Feline Management | |
| ASCI 73 | (or) Tropical & Coldwater Fish Mgmt | |
| ASCI 74 | (or) Reptile Management | |
| ASCI 76 | (or) Aviculture-Cage & Aviary Birds | |
| ASCI 94 | (or) Animal Breeding | |
| Total: | 12.0 |
AGHE 60 requires ASCI 51 & rabies vaccine
AGHE 84B requires rabies vaccine
Apply for certificate: N0871 Animal Science Fund.
Completion: ASCI 1, 2, 51, 94, 96, 97, & electiv
Submit certificate petition to A&R via portal #45
Summer Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGHE 85 | Seminar in Registered Vet Tech | 1.0 |
| AGHE 83A | Work Experience in Vet Tech | 1.0 |
| Total: | 2.0 |
Fall Semester (Year 3)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGHE 61 | Animal Surgical Nursing | 4.0 |
| AGHE 65 | Veterinary Radiography | 2.0 |
| AGHE 83A | Work Experience in Vet Tech | 2.0 |
| AGHE 62B | Clinical Pathology | 2.0 |
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3.0 |
| Total: | 13.0 |
AGHE 61 requires rabies vaccine
AGHE 65 requires ASCI 51 & rabies vaccine
Regist. Vet. Tech. (RVT), AS S0105
Submit petition to Admissions & Records
82.5
Total number of Units
Total Number of Units: 82.5
Program Notes
Degree requirements include reading competency. This requirement is met by attaining eligibility for READ 100 or by completing READ 90. Complete the online Assessment Questionnaire (AQ) at https://www.mtsac.edu/assessment/aq/
The Registered Veterinay Techonology (RVT) program requires formal admission to complete 1st year courses in AGHE & 2nd year courses. Visit the program website for application information: https://www.mtsac.edu/vettech/
