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Equine Science

Turn your passion for horses into a career in the equine industry. Our program can prepare you for a career as a horse breeder, stallion manager, equine facility manager, horse trainer, equine nutritionist, extension agent, or equine veterinary technician. With continued education, you can pursue a career as a zoologist, equine scientist, veterinarian, or wildlife biologist.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Equine Science

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Equine Science

SCC Program Description

The Equine Science program at Scottsdale Community College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree. We are the only comprehensive Equine Science degree program in Arizona. Our innovative and balanced approach to learning combines a broad-based curriculum of equine science classes with practical, hands-on experience. The SCC campus and coursework are located in close proximity to a variety of equine disciplines, providing the opportunity to work with some of the most renowned horse professionals in the world.

These experiences make SCC the ideal college to deliver the necessary skills to be a professional in the equine industry. From riding to research and everything in between, our AAS degree in Equine Science will prepare you to transfer to a four-year university or to enter this competitive industry with a professional edge.

Partnered with five major universities in Equine Science
Only comprehensive Equine Science degree in Arizona
Exciting career opportunities
Industry internships
Opportunity to participate with local and internationally acclaimed equestrian events

Arabian Horse Association of Arizona

SCC is grateful to the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona for giving our students hands-on equine event experience at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, as well as providing scholarship funding every year.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
AQHA Sun Circuit Show
Show Events in a variety of disciplines
Scottsdale Reproduction Center
Service Learning at area farms and therapy centers
Internships
Full horse necropsy

Course Format / Textbooks

Classes are offered in various formats: in-person, online, hybrid, day, evening, full-time, and part-time. Most courses use low-cost textbooks or no-cost materials your instructors provide. General education courses may have textbooks that cost more.

Madison Florence, equine studies graduate standing next to a horse.

The Equine Program at SCC has brought value to both my personal life as well as my career. No matter who you are, SCC will help you be successful with your education.

Equine Science

Associate Degrees and University Transfer

Certificates