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Equine Programs

Equine Training — Diploma

Equine Training — Diploma

Diploma Code: D15290 37 Total Credits

The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.

General Education Courses

15 credits

English

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
ENG-110 Freshman Composition 3
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3

Communication

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
COM-231 Public Speaking 3
ENG-115 Oral Communication 3

Mathematics

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
MAT-110 Math Measurement & Literacy 3
MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra 4

Major Requirements

22 credits
CourseTitleCredits
EQU-111 Horse Science I 5
EQU-112 Horse Science II 5
EQU-120 Horsemanship I 3
EQU-121 Horsemanship II 2
EQU-140 Equine Evaluation I 2
EQU-150 Equine Nutrition 2
EQU-240 Equine Evaluation II 2
EQU-270 Equine Business Law 1

Other Requirements

6 credits

Select 6 credit hours from the following:

CourseTitleCredits
EQU-130 Equine Anatomy & Phys 3
WBL-112 Work-Based Learning I 2
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills 1
ACA-122 College Transfer Success 1
Total Credits Required: 37

Career Outcomes

39-2011

Animal Trainers

NC Employment 740
11-9013

Agricultural Managers

NC Employment 180

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics. State data for North Carolina.