The Ferrum College veterinary sciences major is designed to provide students with interdisciplinary coursework, thoughtfully planned experiences, and personal advising to prepare them for successful application and acceptance to graduate programs such as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
The veterinary sciences major features coursework designed to prepare students to meet prerequisite requirements for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs and to provide exposure to advanced concepts in animal science that give them an advantage upon enrollment in these programs.
An examination of the theoretical foundations of moral decision-making and their application to contemporary moral problems. Participants deal with consequentialist and nonconsequentialist ethical systems, natural law, the question of moral responsibility, ethical egoism, and ethical relativism.
An experiential introduction to the variety of health science professions (such as nursing/nurse practitioner, physical therapy, physician assistant, clinical laboratory science, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, veterinary technology, health science research, medical technology, nuclear medicine, podiatric medicine, chiropractic medicine, and medical imaging), reviewing the interplay among the various professions in the health care system.
An introduction to the basic concepts, methods, theories, and applications of psychology.
