Equine science is generally the study of horses and their care. The equine science industry includes a diverse list of potential careers, including options in the fields of medicine, tourism and breeding. Depending on the path you wish to pursue, education can range from a high school diploma to a doctorate in veterinary medicine.

 

Careers in equine science span a variety of fields and the amount of education required for a job depends on the position and industry. Many careers are open to students of equine science, including veterinary medicine, animal breeding and animal training.

 

Course sequence

Equine Science I

Equine Science II

Veterinary Assisting (See Veterinary Assisting Academy) OR CTE Advanced Studies, CTE Apprenticeship, or CTE Internship

Supporting courses

Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

Career Management

IB Personal & Professional Skills

Foundations of Agriculture

Animal Science I

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Articulated Credit

Articulated credit is earned as a result of a student's completion of a CTE course and meeting the the following qualifications:

Additionally, students must enroll in a NC community college within two years of high school graduation and meet the following criteria:

  • Final grade of B or higher in the high school course AND
  • Proof of Learning (POL)
    • CTE post assessment
      • Score of 90 or higher
    • Performance-based Measurement (PBM)
      • Meets course proficiency
  • Industry Credentials
    • Courses that have industry credentials as proof of learning will follow the procedure for Credit for Prior Learning as outlined in NC Community College System Curriculum Procedures Reference Manual (https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/sites/default/files/academic-programs/crpm/attachments/section1911feb2022creditforpriorlearning.pdf).

Community college officials must verify eligibility of the courses listed on the submitted high school transcript to receive articulated credit. Students may be asked to submit additional supporting documentation or demonstration to receive credit. Colleges must follow the criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in awarding credit.

Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

OST 136 Word Processing

Supporting schools



Monroe High School Cuthbertson High School Forest Hills High School Marvin Ridge High School Parkwood High School Piedmont High School Porter Ridge High School Sun Valley High School Weddington High School

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