Equine Science
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Equine Science degree is an innovative and balanced approach to learning, designed to prepare students for various careers in the equine industry. The program combines a broad-based curriculum of equine science classes with practical hands-on experiences. Students have the opportunity to work with renowned horse professionals while learning the skills and knowledge it takes to be a professional in the equine industry. The degree in Equine Science is also designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution. The degree requires the successful completion of General Education courses including but not limited to English, Math, Humanities, and Science. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Equine Science is also available.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students interested in transferring to an Arizona public university can satisfy the relevant Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) and transfer requirements by completing the following courses:
An additional course with the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] general studies designation 3
An additional course with the Natural Science [SQ OR SG] designation 4
An additional course with the Social Behavioral [SB] designation 3
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Implement safety protocols in the health, care, management, and handling of individual or groups of horses at various life stages according to industry standards.
- Apply equine related business, facilities, and event management best practices within the industry.
- Utilize emerging technologies for management, marketing, research, and communication.
- Apply scientific knowledge, including health and disease, nutrition, reproduction, and anatomy and physiology, to critically evaluate the various components of equine management.
- Identify legal issues and safety standards within the equine industry.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse populations on equine related subjects.
- Apply anatomical evaluation techniques to successfully manage serviceability of the equine based on form and function.
- Identify preventive protocols and rehabilitative modalities for continued equine health and performance.
- Practice industry accepted professional standards and ethical behavior as a steward for equine welfare.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
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Animal Breeders
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Animal Caretakers
$31,710 Show expanded career information for Animal Caretakers
Animal Scientists
$74,540 Show expanded career information for Animal Scientists
Animal Trainers
$32,490 Show expanded career information for Animal Trainers
Athletes and Sports Competitors
$41,500 Show expanded career information for Athletes and Sports Competitors
Farm and Home Management Educators
$65,390 Show expanded career information for Farm and Home Management Educators
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
$57,810 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Fish and Game Wardens
$42,020 Show expanded career information for Fish and Game Wardens
Insurance Sales Agents
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Photographers
$44,090 Show expanded career information for Photographers
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
$68,060 Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Range Managers
$65,110 Show expanded career information for Range Managers
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
$92,820 Show expanded career information for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
$50,630 Show expanded career information for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Veterinarians
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
$36,190 Show expanded career information for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
$63,390 Show expanded career information for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
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Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
When to Start Taking Classes
It is suggested that you begin taking the courses found in this course sequence starting in a Fall Semester.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS105 | Principles of Equine Science | 3 | |||
EQS162 | Equine and Stable Management I | Critical course Students must take either EQS162 hands on* OR if going to vet tech or vet school must take EQS162VT in the summer instead; instructor permission required. | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
MA | Mathematics | MAT14+ OR Any higher approved general education course in the mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
EQS264 | Equine and Stable Management II | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS120 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |||
EQS130 | Equine Business and Law | 3 | |||
EQS140 | Equine Behavior | 3 | |||
BPC110 or CIS105 | Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS or CS | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Fall Semester (Term 3)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS280 or EQS285 | Equine Science Internship or Equine Science Practicum | 2–3 | |||
EQS250 | Equine Evaluation | 3 | |||
EQS225 | Equine Health And Disease Management | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | SB | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 4)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS200 | Principles of Equine Nutrition | 3 | |||
EQS220 | Equine Reproduction | 3 | |||
EQS275 | Equine Lameness | 4 | |||
EQS283 | Special Event Internship | 1 | |||
SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | SG OR SQ*BIO or CHM recommended | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 |
Restricted Electives:
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASL+++++ | Any ASL American Sign Language course | 4 | |||
EQS195 | Equine Therapies I | 3 | |||
EQS283 | Special Event Internship | 1 | |||
MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
MKT263 | Advertising Principles | 3 | |||
SPA+++++ | Any SPA Spanish Language Course | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS105 | Principles of Equine Science | 3 | |||
EQS162 | Equine and Stable Management I | Critical course Students must take either EQS162 hands on* OR if going to vet tech or vet school must take EQS162VT in the summer instead; instructor permission required. | 3 | ||
EQS264 | Equine and Stable Management II | 3 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS120 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |||
EQS130 | Equine Business and Law | 3 | |||
EQS140 | Equine Behavior | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 3)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS280 or EQS285 | Equine Science Internship or Equine Science Practicum | 2–3 | |||
EQS250 | Equine Evaluation | 3 | |||
EQS225 | Equine Health And Disease Management | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 4)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS200 | Principles of Equine Nutrition | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
BPC110 or CIS105 | Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS or CS | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 5)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQS220 | Equine Reproduction | 3 | |||
EQS275 | Equine Lameness | 4 | |||
EQS283 | Special Event Internship | 1 |
Spring Semester (Term 6)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | SG OR SQ*BIO or CHM recommended | 4 |
Fall Semester (Term 7)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | SB | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 8)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MA | Mathematics | MAT14+ OR Any higher approved general education course in the mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 |
Restricted Electives:
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASL+++++ | Any ASL American Sign Language course | 4 | |||
EQS195 | Equine Therapies I | 3 | |||
EQS283 | Special Event Internship | 1 | |||
MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
MKT263 | Advertising Principles | 3 | |||
SPA+++++ | Any SPA Spanish Language Course | 3 |
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=186698).
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