2025 TSU AHVS BriefCASE

Animal Health and Veterinary Science (AHVS)

December 7-8

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(AHVS) is a semester-long program emphasizing inquiry-based learning and technical skill development. This course provides an in-depth examination of veterinary science, focusing on the interplay of factors affecting animal health. Through structured inquiry activities, projects, and problems, students address practical challenges, fostering critical thinking and an understanding of the intricate relationships between animal health and care.

The central focus of the curriculum is to cultivate technical skills crucial for effective animal healthcare. Skills in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment techniques are applied through hands-on practice. Students integrate knowledge into case studies, which further develop problem-solving abilities and provide insight into the practical implications of veterinary science across diverse contexts.

Through the BriefCASE, teachers are provided detailed professional development to facilitate instruction. CASE provides extensive preparation for the teacher to be proficient and confident in their ability to provide proper instruction of skills and concepts. Every lesson is aligned to national standards.

Registration

The cost of the CASE AVHS institute at TSU is $750 per participant. Registration closes November 8. 

Make all checks payable to Tennessee State University; print the W9 here.

Mail to: Tennessee State University c/o Dr. John C. Ricketts, 3500 John A Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209

buildingClick here to REGISTER 

Cancellation Policy: Print and view the CASE Cancellation Policy Here. 

Institute Location
The BriefCASE will be held at the TSU Agricultural Education Center on the TSU farm. It is actually across the street from 1668 Ed Temple Blvd, but the host will depart the Holiday Inn at 10:30 AM for any participants that want to follow him. 

Schedules

The TSU-AHVS BriefCASE will begin on Sunday, December 7 at noon and end at 5:00 PM on December 8. In addition to the required hours of instruction, participants will also have homework. ALL participants MUST be present for the entire BriefCASE - NO EXCEPTIONS.

If you have any questions about the CASE schedule, please contact CASE Affiliate Professor, Dr. John C. Ricketts (pictured below).

Lodging and Meals

Lodging is not included in the cost of registration. Once your application has been accepted and you are registered for the event, please book your room in the provided hotel block at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville MetroCenter Downtown, 301 Clay St., Nashville, TN. The number to the hotel is 615-660-4234. The link for the room block is here. 

Lunch on Day 2 is included in the registration fee. The hotel has free breakfast. For dinner, enjoy Nashville on your own!

Travel Details

Airport: Nashville International Airport (BNA) 

Travel to and from the airport: We recommend Uber.

Parking: Parking will be available at the hotel and on campus.

College Credit

Three hours of credit for the course is available. The course is AGSC 5050 Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education. For those seeking college credit, they will need to complete the following step.

Step One - Apply online as a "non-degree" seeking student for the summer 2026 semester. You will need to set up a login and PIN number to apply. 

Step Two - You will need to contact the institution where you got your undergrad degree and have them send a transcript to TSU.

Step Three - Once you are admitted you will need to register for AGSC 5050 during the summer of 2026.





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