ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
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Program
Animal Management - A.A.S. Degree
Course Descriptions
(see AMG - Animal Management)
The Career
Persons professionally prepared in this field are concerned with the care, management, breeding, and environmental requirements of a wide range of animals.
They generally have a broad range of responsibilities in zoos and other animal facilities. These responsibilities include dealing with the public,
exhibit design, and day-to-day animal care.
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The NCCC Approach
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Classroom and hands-on learning are effectively combined in the program. Students spend one day per week at the Buffalo Zoo, Niagara Aquarium, SPCA, veterinary clinics and other animal care facilities each semester and two days for the summer school session. The Buffalo Zoo is an AZA accredited zoo. Students become proficient in various aspects of animal care.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What is the Animal Management Program?
A. The AMG program is a two-year Associates in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in zoo keeping and care of animals in other animal facilities.
Q. What do students do?
A. Students take a variety of courses that help them to be well rounded individuals. Specific courses identified as AMG courses deal with
animals, animal care, or topics specific to animal care facilities or zoos.
Q. Do all graduates find jobs in zoos or aquariums?
A. No, some students discover that they do not want to be animal caretakers or zookeepers.
Many students find related jobs with animals, such as veterinarian assistants, animal groomers, pet sitters, etc. or they decide to continue on toward a
four-year degree. However, many NCCC graduates are currently working at the Buffalo Zoo, as well as other zoos and aquariums in New York State,
Massachusetts, Florida, Texas, California, Montana and Nebraska.
Q. What does the internship involve?
A. Most students intern at the Buffalo Zoo one day a week for five semesters. The students work in five different areas which might include:
gorillas, primates, cats, reptiles, hoofstock, Children's Zoo, giraffe and the zone area. Some students intern at the Niagara Aquarium,
Niagara and Erie County S.P.C.A., veterinarian offices, Buffalo Animal Shelter, horse stables, or other animal care facilities.
Q. How do I apply?
A. The AMG program usually has a waiting list, so you should apply in the fall of the preceding year.
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Admission
Apply under SUNY Code #0413.
This program begins only in September. It is advisable to apply as early as possible.
Final acceptance into the Animal Management program depends on the student submitting and Health Services approving the physical examination
report. Health records must remain current for the entire period of enrollment in the Animal Management program. The student is responsible for all
costs related to the physical examination report.
In order to meet the objectives of the Animal Management program, certain essential technical activities are required. These essential technical activities
are available from Health Services. The student must meet technical standards based on the results of the physical examination.
Scholarship Opportunities
All matriculated students in this curriculum are eligible for scholarships.
See NCCC Scholarship Page for specific information and criteria including the following:
- James Woodward Memorial Scholarship
Additional Costs
Students are required to wear a uniform consisting of khaki-brown pants and shirt, work boots, safety glasses and
rubber gloves when appropriate. Detailed information can be obtained by contacting the Life Science Division at 716-614-6410 or by contacting
Aaron Cobaugh, coordinator of the Animal Management program, at acobaugh@niagaracc.suny.edu.
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Advisory Board
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Cobaugh, Aaron - Coordinator, Animal Managemnt Program
B.S. St. Francis University, M.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Phone: 614-6424 Office: C-251
E-mail: acobaugh@niagaracc.suny.edu
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