Equine Science B.Tech. :: Degree Concentrations
The Equine Science B.Tech. program is divided into several concentrations which allow students to focus on their interests and career goals.
Equine Science and Management
At the baccalaureate degree level, this option allows students to advance their technical preparation by following concentrations in western riding, English riding, driving and/or business management. This is accomplished with Advanced Specialization courses in one of these areas and a related internship.
Equine Racing
In this option, a student may concentrate in the care, training and racing of Standardbred harness horses or Thoroughbred racing horses. Students work with specifically assigned horses which are trained and raced by the college program. Students meeting industry mandated requirements are able to advance to increasingly higher levels of licensure. This is accomplished with Advanced Specializations in these areas and a related internship.
Equine Breeding
This option offers the student the opportunity to study the areas of Equine Breeding, Youngstock Management, Equine Reproduction and Stallion Management, and Equine Sales and Promotion. This is accomplished with Advanced Specializations in these areas and a related internship.
Equine Business Management
The concentration in equine business offers students the option of more advanced courses in business and marketing and is appropriate for students who are more interested in equine or agricultural sales, business or marketing.