Associate in Applied Science inHorse Science Technology

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Why Major in Horse Science Technology

Students completing the Horse Science Technology AAS will find a demand for their skills and services in occupations relating to the raising, breeding and management of horses. Some of the specific jobs available include stable manager, groomer, salesperson in a tack store and public relations specialist.

The Horse Science Technology Program offers classroom study and laboratory exercises coupled with supervised on-the-job work experience to prepare students for gainful employment in the horse industry.

Special program features include:

Supervised on-the-job experience during the first and second year
Elective courses to expand an individual’s areas of interest and knowledge
8-week spring semester on campus, with the balance of semester on the job
Majority of courses in agriculture or are agriculture-related

Locations

East Campus

Formats

On-campus

Number of Credits

Next Start Date

Any Time

Careers In Horse Science Technology

Veterinary Assistant
Range Manager
Supervisor of Farming Workers
Horse Breeder
Horse Trainer
Rancher

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Courses in Horse Science Technology

First Semester

AG 125 Computers in Agriculture (1)
AG 141 Animal Science or
AG 285 Animal Science (4)
EQ 101 Introductory Equine Seminar (1)
EQ 151 Horse Production & Management (4)
EQ 158 Horse Evaluation I (1)
EQ 161 Western Horsemanship (4)
HEAL 200 First Aid (1)
Communications Elective (3)

Second Semester

EQ 102 Horse Science Work Exper Semin (1)
EQ 109 Equine Work Experience (5)
EQ 154 Horse Equipment & Facilities (3)
EQ 159 Horse Evaluation II (1)
AG 232 Forage Crops (3)
Mathematics Elective (3)
EQ/AG Electives (3)

Third Semester

AG 121 Introduction to Ag Economics or
AG 281 Agricultural Economics (3-4)
AG 142 Animal Nutrition (3)
EQ 253 Horse Health Care (4)
EQ 254 Stable Management (3)
*EQ/AG Electives (3-4)

Electives

* A minimum of six or seven elective hours (depending upon whether AG 121 or AG 281 is taken during the 3rd semester) are required in the Horse Science Technology Program. Suggested electives include: (Fall Semester) AG 131, EQ 258, 262, or 267; (Spring Semester) AG 214, AG 222, EQ 120, EQ 167, EQ 220, EQ 259, EQ 263, EQ 264, or EQ 266.

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