Our Animal Center Management program prepares students for success in managing and/or developing businesses that focus on the care of animals. The program includes coursework on animal management, business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and merchandising. Graduates will be prepared to enter the workplace as a manager, develop a business, or continue on to a Bachelor degree.
SEMESTER I IDS 103* College Orientation ACM 101 Introduction to ACM ENG 101** English Composition ACM 103 Canine Basics SEMESTER II ACM 102 Animal Behavior PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology ENG 102 English Composition II MTH 111 Quantitative Reasoning SEMESTER III BUS 110 Introduction to Business ACM 110 Merchandising for Pet Retail Industry BUS 210 Principles of Marketing SMM 101 Introduction to Social Media Marketing SEMESTER IV BUS 204 Entrepreneurship ACM 240 Animal Management & Nutrition SCI Science Elective ELE General Elective SEMESTER V HUM Humanities Elective BUS 122 Professional & Business Communications DVR DIversity Elective ACM ACM Elective *IDS 103 may be replaced with an elective if a student has previously been successful in college-level coursework. **Students may be recommended to complete IAD prior to attempting ENG 101. A grade of “C” or higher in 101 is required to advance to ENG 102.
Animal Center Management Program Director: Linward Robinson Veterinary Services Phone: 610-526-6131 linwardrobinson@harcum.edu