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DAIRY SCIENCE MANAGEMENT- ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Program Code: 100914
Take your dairy science career to the next level with the Farm Production-Dairy Science associate degree. As a program graduate, you will be prepared to work in entry-level management positions in the dairy industry. Program graduates will be proficient in all aspects of the dairy industry and dairy management principles being implemented on parlor / free-stall managed farms. Graduates will have the skills necessary to be effective communicators between farm managers and employees to create a seamless environment of communications between shifts. Graduates will also be qualified to work in the artificial insemination industry, dairy feed sales, and dairy equipment sales. Other career opportunities include veterinarian assistant and pharmaceutical representative.
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at:
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 11,497, Books: $ 509, Supplies: $ 250 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,256
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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 = 100914
Requirements for Program Entry
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
Supervise milking parlor workers Implement herd health protocols Provide calf care Oversee maternity pen Coordinate and implement vaccines and antibiotics protocols with the veterinarian Facilitate herd health checks with veterinarian Select matings and administer artificial insemination Input and access dairy herd records Use effective oral and written communication skills
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Farm Production-Dairy Science associate degree 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
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10091375- Dairy Nutrition 3 10090132- Basic Agronomy 3
8 Week 2 10091376- Dairy Replacement Mgmt 3 10809196- Intro to Sociology 3 10801136- English Composition 1 3
Semester Total 15
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1
10090377- Farm Business Planning 3 10091378- Animal Health 3
8 Week 2 10091379- Dairy Production Mgmt 3 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3
Full Semester 10091382- Dairy Science Internship II 3
Semester Total 18
Total Credits 61
Curriculum Note: Students must earn a " C " or higher in 10-804-113, College Tech Math 1A.
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