The Animal Science curriculum offers a basic understanding of animal health, nutrition, anatomy/physiology, behavior, diversity and conservation. The Animal Science courses are open to all students but are recommended for those interested in the Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Program or any other career in the animal field. Many of these Animal Science courses are required for the EATM Associate in Science degree and may be completed prior to program admission.
America's Teaching Zoo provides a laboratory experience, focusing primarily on non-domestic animals. The Zoo has almost 200 different animals, and is maintained and run entirely by the students. Graduates are working all over the world, in many different settings, from the movie/television industry, Las Vegas show industry, zoos, theme parks (Sea World, Six Flags), and many other areas.