Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
AA23 Animal Science II - Companion Animal
| Course Code | AA23 |
| Course Title | Animal Science II - Companion Animal |
| Course Description | Integrate safe handling practices to groom and care for companion animals and identify companion animals using physical traits and characteristics. Illustrate knowledge of nutritional and digestive needs through experiential activities. Establish a foundation of veterinary medical terminology and procedures. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the agriculture industry. |
| Cluster Grouping | Cultivating Resources |
| Career Cluster | Agriculture (AGRI) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Sherilee Deal sdeal2@ncsu.edu |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Developed |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | PBM (Performance-based Measurement) |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2026 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 25 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | AA21 Animal Science I |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Cultivating Resources |
| Career Cluster(s) | Agriculture (AGRI) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Animal Science (ANSC) - Concentrator |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | The National FFA Organization North Carolina FFA Association |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Agricultural Technicians (19-4012)Animal Scientists (19-1011)Biological Technicians (19-4021)Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (11-9013)First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (45-1011)Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (19-1023) |
