{
  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Animal Sciences Overview",
  "id": "animal-sciences-overview--pet-science-certificate",
  "name": "Pet Science",
  "award": "Certificate",
  "department": "animal-sciences-overview",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/animal-science/pet-science-certificate/",
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      "markdown": "**Natural Sciences Division  \nAgricultural Sciences Department**  \nThe Pet Science Certificate focuses on the proper care and management of various pets. This includes: breed identification and characteristics, grooming, showing, nutrition, practical care, behavior, breeding, and housing. Consideration will be given to the economic influence of the pet industry.\n\n#### Required Courses"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 70",
          "title": "Pet Shop Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 71",
          "title": "Canine Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 72",
          "title": "Feline Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 73",
          "title": "Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 74",
          "title": "Reptile Management",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 76",
          "title": "Aviculture - Cage and Aviary Birds",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "16"
        }
      ]
    },
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      "markdown": "Animal Sciences Website"
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      "markdown": "### Outcomes\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:_\n\n-   Demonstrate knowledge of the various species of pets, pet management systems, and the different industry opportunities associated with the respective species.\n-   Understand the scientific principles of animal production in relation to genetics, reproduction, nutrition, physiology, and environment.\n-   Demonstrate competency in the areas of animal health, disease, welfare and handling and understand how these factors influence animal stress and welfare.\n-   Demonstrate knowledge of the economic influence of the pet industry in today's society.\n-   Be competent with the use of technology and have abilities in the areas of critical thinking and decision-making. In addition, they must have strong oral and written communication skills, and a sense of the importance of responsibility and work ethic.\n\nReview Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program."
    }
  ]
}