North Central Texas College
Equine Science AAS Associate of Applied Science Degree

Online USA

DEGREE TYPE

Associate of Applied Science

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Equine Science Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree focuses on the comprehensive study of equine health, management, and training. You'll engage in hands-on learning experiences covering various aspects of horse care, nutrition, and behavior. This program offers a balanced curriculum designed to prepare you for a variety of roles within the equine industry.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as equine trainer, stable manager, or equine nutritionist. Opportunities exist in areas like horse breeding, therapeutic riding programs, and equine event management.

Course work in the Equine Science Degree focuses on the horse and related industry professions' physiological and behavioural science aspects. The curriculum also prepares students for further academic study and transfer of credits toward a bachelor's degree in an equine or Agriculture related degrees. Some of the careers available to graduates include Vet Technician, Breeding Farm/General Farm Mgt., Training/Riding Instructor, College Professor/Instructor, Extension Horse Specialist, and Ag. Agent, and Equine Pharmaceuticals, Equine Nutritionist and related Industry Retail/Sales.

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