Zoo Animal Technology

Certificate Program offered at Jefferson Community & Technical College and the Louisville Zoo.

The program is a partnership of JCTC and the Louisville Zoological Gardens.

The Zoo Technology program prepares students for entry-level positions at zoos and related occupations. The curriculum gives students a background in writing, computer applications, communication skills, animal biology, conservation biology, applied mathematics and basic zoo operations.

The certificate program requires a minimum of 19 classroom hours as well as acceptance into and successful completion of a summer program (Applied Experiences in Zoo Technology) at the zoo’s BOMA Village petting zoo.

Course requirements		Credit hours
BIO 112	Introduction to Biology	3
BIO 120	Population, Resources and Environment	3
BIO 122	Introduction to Conservation Biology	3
BIO 143	Zoology with laboratory	4
BIO 293	Applied Experiences in Zoo Technology	3-6
MT 110	Applied Mathematics	3
COM 181	Basic Public Speaking	3

Total		22-25

For more information about this program contact:

Bob Herndon

Kentucky Community and Technical College System

Jefferson is a part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System & is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution.

Kentucky Community & Technical College System
300 North Main
Versailles , KY 40383
(859) 256-3100

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