ESA EQUINE SCIENCES DEGREE 

CURRICULUM 2010         

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The Equine Sciences Degree program is designed as a 12 - 18 month course, and is outlined below as such.  Your actual completion time may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, your schedule, ability to pass all required elements before progressing, prior experience etc.  The program is flexible and is designed to accommodate different schedule requirements.  

 

Anyone enrolled in the program may challenge and "ACE" (Academy Course Exemption) an online course and receive credit with a passing grade.  If you have prior experience, this may allow you to complete the program in a shorter time frame.  If you require more time to complete the program, we allow for that also. 

 

You may register for each term as a complete module, or take courses individually.  Online course work is then done at your own pace.  Once you have completed all the requirements for the the first term, you may register for the second and so on. 

 

Anyone may also audit an individual online course without enrolling in the Academy.  There will be no exam given, and the Academy will not track or document auditors.  If at some point, you wish to enroll in the program you may “ACE” any courses you have taken and will receive credit with a passing grade.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it" 

 

...   Aristotle  

 

***  IMPORTANT *** 

 

As with any school or university, the curriculum may change from time to time.  Be assured, however, that once enrolled, your graduation requirements will not change.  The published curriculum at the time of your enrollment will remain in effect until you graduate.  Courses may be substituted, but no requirements will be added at a later date.  In the event that new courses or requirements are added to the catalog during your enrollment, you will have the option to take them, but they will not be required for your graduation.  A copy of each year's curriculum and course catalog will remain on the website for reference. 

 

Also important to note, as with a college diploma, once you are certified by the ESA your certification cannot be revoked at a later date due to changing and/or additional requirements. 

 

 

First Term  -  Online Courses 

 

1107     Foundations of Natural Hoof Care 

1207     Understanding Farrier Science and practices 

1307     Equine Anatomy -  Distal Limb 

1407     Hoof Pathology - Part 1 

1507     Equine Behavior 

1607     Critical Thinking 

 

Second Term  -  Online Courses 

(Passing all First Term classes is are a pre-requisite, exams may be taken at your convenience at the completion of each course. For auditors you may take any available course at any time) 

 

2107     Equine Anatomy - Digestive System / Internal Organs 

2207     Fundamentals of Equine Nutrition 

2307     Fundamentals of Equine Dentistry 

2407     Understanding Veterinary Science and practices 

2507     Complementary Equine Health Care - Part 1 

2607     Hoof Pathology - Part 2 

 

Third Term  -  Online Courses 

(Passing all Second Term classes is a pre-requisite, exams may be taken at your convenience at the completion of each course. For auditors you may take any available course at any time) 

 

3107     Equine Anatomy - Musculoskeletal  

3207     Complementary Equine Health Care - Part 2 

3307     Equine Bio-mechanics 

3407     The Effects of Environment on Equine Health 

3507     Business Basics 

3607     Hoof Pathology - Part 3

 

Practical Experience  

(Passing all Third Term classes is a pre-requisite) 

Submit written and video documentation of practical horse experience 

 

Graduation Application  

The Academy will verify eligibility based on completion of all requirements. 

 

Graduation 

If your graduation application is verified, you will receive your Equine Sciences Degree 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS !!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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