Program Description
This one semester program prepares students to work with animals in kennels, doggie daycare centers, groomers, and other animal-centered businesses. It prepares students to effectively care for, work with, and identify the needs of animals in a safe, calm and sensitive manner in a professional setting. Students will also learn soft skills for employment. Internships are arranged and provide by program staff.
This career and academic track is designed for students with learning differences or disabilities that impact learning. This track provides instruction that is multisensory, multimodal, personalized, and incorporates elements of universal design for learning. Classes are taught with a 6 to 1 student-teacher ratio to better meet the needs of individual learners.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential: Students will earn a CCBC Workforce Training Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Baltimore County College Promise
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
15 weeks (daytime)
Courses start in August and February at CCBC Dundalk.
Program Requirements
6th Grade Reading Level according to TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education) that will be administered during an intake interview
Application Process
To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Selective Entry – Please call 443-840-3262 to schedule an interview and assessment.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
CHA 081
|
Basic Animal Studies
|
44
|
None
|
$604
T-$150/F-$454
|
|
CHA 115
|
Basic Animal Studies II
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44
|
None
|
$663
T-$150/F-$513
|
|
CHA 080
|
Skills and Concepts for Clerical Work
|
44
|
None
|
$604
T-$150/F-$454
|
|
CHA 031
|
Vocational Readiness
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24
|
None
|
$465
T-$75/F-$390
|
|
CHA 037
|
Microsoft Office Applications for Special Learners
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24
|
None
|
$455
T-$68/F-$387
|
|
CHA 070
|
Afternoon Internship
|
60
|
None
|
$574
T-$104/F-$470
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
240
|
|
$3365
T-$697/F-$2668
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Additional Information
Career Opportunities:
Veterinary assistant at an animal rescue, doggie day care center, veterinary clinic, kennel or groomer.
Career Coach
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Program Contact Information
Coordinator: Trish Alvey | palvey@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-3262 | Dundalk | MASH | 109
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Cabana | jcabana@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-3262 | Dundalk | MASH | 104