Program: Veterinary Technology, AS - University of Maine Augusta

Admissions Requirements:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)/HiSET
High School Biology with lab (grade C or higher)
High School Chemistry with Lab (grade of C or higher)
High School Algebra I, II or MAT 030 : Algebra I (grade of C or higher)
Completion of the current UMA mathematics entry assessment at the time of admissions application. Results of this entry assessment will be used to help determine the appropriate mathematics courses for student enrollment.
ENG 100 - Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing or course waiver
Minimum G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher
Completion of 24 observational hours in a small/mixed animal practice or other site with program approval

Applicants who do not meet course work requirements may qualify for admissions by completing comparable course work at UMA and will be admitted into the Pre-Veterinary Technology Track of the Liberal Studies Program. Enrollment in the Pre-Veterinary Technology track does not guarantee admissions to the Associate of Science, Veterinary Technology degree program.

Associate’s Degree Requirements

Minimum 92 Credit Hours
Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
Minimum G.P.A. in the Major 2.00
15 Credit Hours of Residency courses
9 Credits of Major Residency courses

Program Major Requirements (77 credit hours)

All BIO, CHY and VTE courses must be passed with a C, not C-, or higher.

General Education Requirements (22 credit hours)

Written Communication:

ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR

Oral Communication:

COM 102 - Interpersonal Communication 3 CR

Quantitative Literacy:

MAT 111 - Algebra II or higher algebra course 3 CR

Social Science:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR*

Humanities and Fine Arts:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR*

Natural Science:

BIO 110 - General Biology I 4 CR

Computer Literacy and Information Literacy:

VTE 100 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3 CR

*These General Education courses are waivable for students with prior bachelor’s degree

Non asterisked (*) linked courses are required for this program

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen. To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy. These aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements.

Notes:

All accepted students must provide proof of rabies vaccination prior to their third semester of the program.

Each student is required to show proof of health insurance prior to registration.

All students must maintain a 2.00 G.P.A. to remain in the program.

All BIO, CHY, and VTE courses must be passed with a C, not C-, or higher.

Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.