Science, Veterinary Preparation Specialization, AA&S

Degree:  Associate of Arts and Sciences with a Specialization in Veterinary Preparation.

Length:  Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose:  The Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Veterinary Preparation is designed to fulfill the course requirements and suggested electives to apply to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and to prepare students for the admission interview process. The Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Veterinary Preparation is not affiliated with Transfer Virginia common curriculum and is unique to WCC.

Note:  Completion of the program does not guarantee admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program.  Students who do not gain admission to the DVM program after completion of the Science, Specialization in Veterinary Preparation program will be prepared to transfer to a 4-year university in a science curriculum.  

Program Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review, students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.

Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the requirements of the college or university to which she or he is considering for transfer and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of “C”.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.