EQUINE SCIENCES DEGREE 

CURRICULUM  

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The Equine Sciences Degree program includes 18 online courses in three separate terms.  Completion time will 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 

 

    Foundations of Natural Hoof Care 

    Understanding Farrier Science and practices 

    Equine Anatomy -  Distal Limb 

    Hoof Pathology - Part 1 

    Equine Behavior 

    Critical Thinking 

 

Second Term  -  Online Courses 

Passing all First Term classes is are a pre-requisite 

 

    Equine Anatomy - Digestive System / Internal Organs 

    Fundamentals of Equine Nutrition 

    Fundamentals of Equine Dentistry 

     Understanding Veterinary Science and practices 

    Complementary Equine Health Care - Part 1 

    Hoof Pathology - Part 2 

 

Third Term  -  Online Courses 

Passing all Second Term classes is a pre-requisite 

 

    Equine Anatomy - Musculoskeletal  

    Complementary Equine Health Care - Part 2 

    Equine Bio-mechanics 

    The Effects of Environment on Equine Health 

    Business Basics 

    Hoof Pathology - Part 3

 

Practical Experience  

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

Submit written and video documentation of basic, practical horse handling experience.  (This does not include riding)  Format and requirements will be provided by the Academy. 

 

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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