Livestock and Poultry Management (AAS)
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Livestock and Poultry Management is designed for students with an interest in working with various livestock (dairy, beef, and swine) and poultry (broiler, turkey, and commercial egg) species after graduation.
This program prepare graduates for entry-level management positions in live production, technical consultation or with allied industries. The curriculum includes technical courses such as beef, swine, and poultry management courses; agricultural business courses; and General Education Program (GEP) courses which include English, math, humanities, and social sciences.
Career possibilities include:
- Poultry Management
- Livestock Management
- Feed and Equipment Sales
To learn more about this major, including contact information, please visit our website.
Dr. Carrie Pickworth and Dr. Lynn Worley-Davis
Program Coordinators
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | ||
| AGI 101 | Introduction to the Agricultural Institute | 1 |
| English | ||
| WRT 111 | Expository Writing 1 | 3 |
| WRT 114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MAA 102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences 1 | 3 |
| MA 103A | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| General Requirements | ||
| ARE 201A | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 |
| ARE 115 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3 |
| AGI 191 | Professional Development | 1 |
| AGI 192 | AGI External Learning Experience | 1-3 |
| Select one of the following Sociology courses: | 3 | |
| Current Social Problems | ||
| Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society | ||
| Humanities/VPA Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Education | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ANS 101 | Introduction to Livestock and Poultry Industries | 3 |
| PO 201A | Poultry Science and Production | 3 |
| PO 202A | Poultry Science and Production Laboratory | 1 |
| PO 150 | Poultry Management | 3 |
| ANS 241A | Introduction to Meat and Poultry Processing | 3 |
| Select two of the following ARE Electives: | 6 | |
| Agricultural Business Management | ||
| Agri Business Law | ||
| Agricultural & Agribusiness Marketing | ||
| Principles of Salesmanship | ||
| Management of Personnel | ||
| Agricultural & Environmental Policy | ||
| Personal Financial Management | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Free Electives 2 | 5 | |
| ANS Managment Electives | 7 | |
| ANS-PO Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 64 | |
- 1
A grade of C- or higher is required.
- 2
Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.
ANS Management Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANS 103 | Beef Production | 3 |
| ANS 104 | Swine Production and Management | 4 |
| ANS 108 | Small Ruminant Production | 3 |
ANS / PO Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANS 102 | Animal Feeds and Nutrition | 3 |
| ANS 240A | Livestock Merchandising | 3 |
| ANS 242A | Value Added Meat and Poultry Processing | 3 |
| ANS 243A | Meat Safety and Quality Systems | 3 |
| PO 162 | Livestock and Poultry Disease Management | 3 |
Semester Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| AGI 101 | Introduction to the Agricultural Institute | 1 |
| WRT 111 | Expository Writing 1 | 3 |
| MAA 102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences 2 | 3 |
| ANS 101 | Introduction to Livestock and Poultry Industries | 3 |
| SOC 203A or SOC 241A | Current Social Problems or Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society | 3 |
| PO 201A | Poultry Science and Production | 3 |
| PO 202A | Poultry Science and Production Laboratory | 1 |
| ANS-PO Electives | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| WRT 114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting | 3 |
| MA 103A | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| ARE 1xx Ag & Resource Economics Elective | 3 | |
| PO 150 | Poultry Management | 3 |
| AGI 191 | Professional Development | 1 |
| ANS 241A | Introduction to Meat and Poultry Processing | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| HUM/VPA Elective OR ARE 1** Ag & Resource Econ Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| ARE 201A | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 |
| AGI 192 | AGI External Learning Experience | 1-3 |
| ANS Managment Electives | 3-4 | |
| ANS/PO Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ARE Elective | 3 | |
| ARE 115 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3 |
| Free Elective 3 | 3-4 | |
| ANS Managment Electives | 3-4 | |
| ANS-PO Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Total Hours | 62-67 | |
- 1
WRT 111 Expository Writing and WRT 114 Professional Writing, Research and Reporting must be completed with a C-minus or higher grade for transfer to an NC State baccalaureate program.
- 2
MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences must be completed with a C- or higher grade.
- 3
See Advisor for free elective course selection options.
Career Opportunities
Career Titles
- Animal Nutritionist
- Hatchery Manager
- Feed Sales Agent
- Poultry Producer
- Food Processing Manager
- Product Engineer
- Food Safety Inspector
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