Equine Programs
Equine Training — Associate Degree
Equine Training — Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
15 creditsEnglish
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Major Requirements
34 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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-211 | Horse Farm Mgmt I | 6 |
| EQU-220 | Horse Training I | 2 |
| EQU-221 | Horse Training II | 2 |
| EQU-240 | Equine Evaluation II | 2 |
| EQU-260 | Basic Colt Training | 2 |
| EQU-270 | Equine Business Law | 1 |
Other Requirements
20 creditsSelect 20 credit hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EQU-130 | Equine Anatomy & Phys | 3 |
| EQU-212 | Horse Farm Mgmt II | 6 |
| EQU-241 | Equine Reproduction | 4 |
| EQU-280 | Princ of Riding Instruct | 2 |
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIS-111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 69
Fall 1
17 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills/College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| EQU-111 | Horse Science I | 5 |
| EQU-120 | Horsemanship | 3 |
| EQU-130 | Equine Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| EQU-140 | Equine Evaluation I | 2 |
Spring 1
17 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| EQU-112 | Horse Science II | 5 |
| EQU-121 | Horsemanship II | 2 |
| EQU-150 | Equine Nutrition | 2 |
| EQU-240 | Equine Evaluation II | 2 |
Summer
2 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning II | 2 |
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.