Equine Production & Management Certificate
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Program Description
Students receive training in all areas of equine management, as well as, training in economic theories associated with profitable management of breeding farms and horse ranches. Students are exposed to various situations encompassing theory and hands-on experience in the field of agriculture. Program content and competencies are reviewed and endorsed by an equine advisory committee comprised of leaders in the equine industry and agri-business.
Students who graduate with a certificate in equine production and management will be trained to enter a wide range of career opportunities including: sales or equine and animal health products; breeding farm and stable management; and riding instruction.
Students who graduate with a certificate in equine production and management will be trained to enter a wide range of career opportunities including: sales or equine and animal health products; breeding farm and stable management; and riding instruction.
Degree
Certificate Level 1
CIP Code
01.0307
Program Requirements
First Semester
Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
AGEQ 1301 | Equine Behavior and Training I | 3 |
AGEQ 1311 | Equine Science I (8 week) | 3 |
AGEQ 2311 | Equine Science II (8 week) | 3 |
AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
Sub-Total Credits | 12 | |
Second Semester
Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
AGEQ 2386 | Internship, Equestrian/Equine Studies, Horse Management and Training | 3 |
AGEQ1305 | Equine Enterprise Management (8 week) | 3 |
AGEQ 2310 | Equine Business Management (8 week) | 3 |
AGEQ 1315 | Horse Evaluation I | 3 |
Sub-Total Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 24 | |