Program Overview

University Catalog

The university catalog provides information on various programs of study, including undergraduate and graduate programs.

Programs of Study

The university offers a range of programs, including:

• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Certificate programs

Undergraduate Program Curriculum

The undergraduate program curriculum includes:

• General education requirements
• Major requirements
• Electives

Veterinary Technology

The Veterinary Technology program is a Bachelor of Science degree that requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate.

Major Requirements

The major requirements for the Veterinary Technology program include:

• Pre-Major Core Courses:
  • ANSC 218: Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
  • ANSC 219: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
  • VETS 101: Student Success Techniques: Veterinary Technology
  • VETS 115: Medical Terminology for the Paraprofessional
• Required Vet Tech Core Courses:
  • VETS 249: Veterinary Hospital Information and Procedures
  • VETS 255: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
  • VETS 255L: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Laboratory
  • VETS 265: Veterinary Nursing I
  • VETS 265L: Veterinary Nursing Lab I
  • VETS 267: Veterinary Nursing II
  • VETS 267L: Veterinary Nursing Lab II
  • VETS 296: Field Experience/Practicum (Ward Care / Clinic Care)
  • VETS 367: Principles of Companion Animal Dentistry
  • VETS 367L: Principles of Companion Animal Dentistry Lab
  • VETS 369: Companion Small Mammal and Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry
  • VETS 385: Veterinary Parasitology
  • VETS 385L: Veterinary Parasitology Lab
  • VETS 386: Veterinary Hematology
  • VETS 386L: Veterinary Hematology Lab
  • VETS 387: Veterinary Clinical Pathology
  • VETS 387L: Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory
  • VETS 455: Veterinary Applied Pharmacy Practices
  • VETS 457: Veterinary Pharmacology
  • VETS 460: Veterinary Anesthesiology
  • VETS 460L: Veterinary Anesthesiology Lab
  • VETS 461: Veterinary Surgical Nursing Techniques
  • VETS 461L: Veterinary Surgical Techniques Laboratory
  • VETS 482: Large Animal Techniques
  • VETS 483: Clinical Veterinary Practicum
  • VETS 485: Veterinary Technology Externship (Capstone Course)
• Additional required courses:
  • ANSC 114: Introduction to Animal Sciences
  • ANSC 223: Introduction to Animal Nutrition
  • ANSC 370: Fundamentals/Animal Disease
  • ANSC 371: Fundamentals of Animal Disease II
  • BIOL 111: Concepts of Biology
  • CHEM 117: Chemical Concepts and Applications
  • CSCI 114: Computer Applications
  • MICR 202 and 202L: Introductory Microbiology and Lab

University Degree Requirements

The university degree requirements include:

• Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum
• Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework
• Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements
• A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00
• At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits
• At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher

University General Education Requirements

The university general education requirements include:

• Communication (C): 12 credits
• Quantitative Reasoning (R): 3 credits
• Science and Technology (S): 10 credits
• Humanities and Fine Arts (A): 6 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (B): 6 credits
• Wellness (W): 2 credits
• Cultural Diversity (D): variable credits
• Global Perspectives (G): variable credits

Degree Requirements and Notes

• Transfer grades must be 'C' or better to count towards major requirements
• Suggested minor programs of study include Agribusiness, Animal Science, Business Administration, Equine Science, Large Animal Veterinary Technology, Microbiology, Psychology, or Range Science