Provides supervised, hands-on experience at the N.H.S.P.C.A. 4 hours/week. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, treatment, grooming, socializing and training of shelter animals. Student must receive or show proof of pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis to take the class. Prereq: AAS 422, AAS 428, AAS 430, AAS 439, AAS 449. Special fee required only for first time the course is taken. Lab coat and/or scrubs required.

Provides supervised, hands-on experience at the N.H.S.P.C.A. 4 hours/week. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, treatment, grooming, socializing and training of shelter animals. Student must receive or show proof of pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis to take the class. Prereq: AAS 422, AAS 428, AAS 430, AAS 439, AAS 449. Special fee required only for first time the course is taken. Lab coat and/or scrubs required.

Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to work independently may propose a contract to design a course or research project on a topic not available through existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies depending on the proposed project/research. Areas may include dairy, light horses, livestock, poultry, meats, forages, management, small animals, or general animal science. Permission required. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits.

Employment (12 weeks, generally in the summer following the first year) in an approved animal-related position. Cr/F.