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Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery
Technical Diploma
The need for qualified animal handling and meat processing employees is in high demand throughout the USA. As a student in the Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery program, you’ll learn about the meat production industry - from care and handling pre-mortem through packaged products ready for retail sale. In this program, you will also participate in an internship with a local meat processing facility, butcher shop, or harvester.
What you'll learn
- About the meat production industry - from care
- Handling pre-mortem through packaged products ready for retail sale
Where it leads
This program leads to a Technical Diploma. Talk with an advisor about transfer options and continuing education from here; see how Southwest Tech credentials stack.
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.