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.

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

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

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.

Course Format/Textbooks

Classes are offered in various formats: in-person, online, hybrid, day, evening, full-time and part-time.


 

Most of our courses use low-cost textbooks or no-cost material your instructors provide. General education courses may have textbooks that cost more.