马科学

美国的深度和范围.S. equine industry is far greater than many people realize. 有7个.2 million horses in the United States and the industry contributes $122 billion to the gross domestic product. / (1.300万人拥有马匹, and an additional 38 million people who don’t own horses identify as a horse enthusiast. 在美国的职业.S. horse industry support the equivalent of approximately 454,000 full-time jobs working directly with horses and 988,000 indirect jobs that provide support to the equine industry.

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The 马科学 program provides a well-rounded, science-based education encompassing both classroom and experiential learning opportunities. For individuals interested in pursuing their education beyond a Bachelor of Science degree, the 马科学 curriculum can be tailored to meet the requirements for veterinary schools and graduate programs.

课程

The 马科学 major is designed to provide a strong overall background with supporting course work in the sciences, 人文与通识教育. 课程包括解剖学, 生理学, 营养, 健康, 生产管理, 马术和马术. Hands-on learning opportunities are a priority with 70% of the equine courses providing students this type of experience. The curriculum requires students to complete an internship, study abroad or research experience. These unique opportunities allow students to put what they learn into practice, and offers the chance to gain valuable experiential education in the horse industry.

An 马科学 minor through 乐虎电子 allows students to explore several equine-related courses and gain general horse industry knowledge. Students can also receive a minor in Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies which focuses on coursework in equine science, human development, and psychology. Both minors pair well with essentially any major offered at NDSU.

教师

The 马科学 Program has outstanding faculty members with diverse backgrounds in the equine industry who are ready to help students learn and thrive at NDSU. Our faculty have taught internationally, earned multiple teaching and advising awards, and maintain active research programs.

马科学 faculty expertise is complemented by other faculty within the Department of Animal Sciences and across the university. The overall quality of the faculty at 乐虎电子 has been recognized through numerous awards for teaching and research excellence.

职业发展机会

Our graduates find exciting careers in diverse areas including sales representatives for 营养, pharmaceutical and equipment products; marketing specialists; barn and facility managers; equine event and show managers; working with breed and industry associations; equine reproduction; horse training and sales preparation; and riding instructors. 除了 to career opportunities following graduation, many students have chosen to continue their education in veterinary schools or graduate programs.

课外活动

The NDSU Horsemen’s Association supports a variety of equine-related activities. The club supports the Intercollegiate Horse Show teams, 赞助IHSA展览, 并组织了几个青年夏令营.

The NDSU Rodeo Club provides students the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of the sport of rodeo. The club supports the Intercollegiate Rodeo Team and also sponsors the Bison Stampede Rodeo each fall.

经济援助和奖学金

Part-time work and work-study programs are available at the equine center, in several different livestock units, and in animal science laboratories within the department. 超过50美元,000 in departmental scholarships are awarded to 马科学, Animal Science and Veterinary Technology students annually. 除了, 农学院, 食物系统, 和自然资源 awards scholarships each year to incoming freshman and current NDSU students. 联系院长办公室, 农学院, 食物系统, 和自然资源, for more information on college scholarships http://www.ag.aifengcai.com/academics/scholarships

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