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The Animal Science program provides you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to enter a career in animal science or transfer to a four-year college to continue your education.

You will learn the complete life cycle of beef and swine from pasture to plate, and gain hands-on skills and knowledge in:

Anatomy and physiology

Animal behavior

Record keeping

Proper animal care

Feeding and nutrition

Reproduction and reproductive technology

Production and farm management

Meat science/butchering

Learn from instructors who bring real-world experience from their education, everyday farming, and professional lives. Instructor certifications include:

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)

Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus)

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

ServSafe

Since Hawkeye opened its doors in 1966, it has focused on meeting the needs of the community, providing quality, affordable training for learners at all stages of life. First opened as Hawkeye Institute of Technology, today Hawkeye Community College serves more than 25,000 individuals and awards almost 1,500 diplomas and degrees annually. Hawkeye has a community impact of $106 million and 1,400 jobs. Since 1966, the college has graduated more than 50,000 students, with 94 percent staying in Iowa.