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DAIRY SCIENCE- TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Program Code: 310917
Turn your passion for raising animals into your profession. The Dairy Science technical diploma will prepare you to work in entry-level dairy industry positions. You’ ll become proficient with dairy management techniques and animal husbandry skills. As a grad, you may be employed as a feed technician in a milk parlor or as an assistant herdsperson. You’ ll be skilled in assessing basic herd health standards, providing calf care, administering shots, assisting in herd health checks, providing artificial insemination, effectively communicating to maintain continuity between dairy farm shifts, and maintaining herd records. You may also be prepared for positions in the feed industry or animal health industry.
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at:
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 5,193, Books: $ 373, Supplies: $ 150 Total Approximate Costs $ 5,716
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 310917
Requirements for Program Entry
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Dairy Science technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1
10890101- College 101 1 10091326- Intro to Dairy Science 3 10804113- College Technical Math 1A 3
8 Week 2 10090303- Agribusiness Economics 3 10091327- Basic Animal Husbandry 3
Semester Total 13
Second Semester 8 Week 1
10091328- Dairy Herd Records & Analysis 3 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
8 Week 2 10091329- Livestock Housing & Equipment 3 10091330- Dairy Reproduction Mgmt. 3
Full Semester 10091381- Dairy Science Internship I 3
Semester Total 15
Total Credits 28
Curriculum Note: Students must earn a " C " or higher in 10-804-113, College Tech Math 1A.
Apply at www. nwtc. edu / apply. Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc. edu: High school transcript( or GED / HSED transcript) College transcript If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc. edu or 920-498- 5444.
Program Outcomes
Maintain herd records Provide artificial insemination Assist with herd health checks Assist in the maternity pen Provide calf care Assess basic herd health standards Use effective oral and written communication skills
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