2023-2024 Academic Catalog
Division of Agriculture
Horse Production and Management Associate of Applied Science COURSES
Total Credits 63 CREDITS
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First Semester (Fall) AG101 Agriculture Orientation
1
AG126 Principles of Livestock Nutrition
3
AG149 Principles of Animal Science
3
AG150 Principles of Animal Science Laboratory
1
AG168 Equine Management Technology I
4
AG290 Agriculture Equipment Safety
1
EN176 English Composition I
3
Subtotal First Semester (minimum)
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16
Second Semester (Spring) AG153 Reproduction of Farm Animals
3
AG169 Equine Management Technology II
4
AG176 Horse Production
3
AG209 Agricultural Law
2
CO176 Computer Concepts and Applications
3
Subtotal Second Semester (minimum)
15
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Third Semester (Fall) AG259 Equine Reproduction
1
AG260 Equine Nutrition
1
AG261 Equine Anatomy
1
AG268 Equine Management Technology III
4
Oral Communication Gen. Ed.
3
Gen. Ed. Course
3
Approved Agriculture Elective*
3
Subtotal Third Semester (minimum)
16
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$50
Related Employment Fields This course of study is
Fourth Semester (Spring) AG109 Farm Records & Accounts
The Horse Production and Management course of study is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the equine production field and for students who desire direct entry into occupations relating to the equine industry. The curriculum involves both classroom and applied study primarily aimed at the production aspects of the equine industry. Students learn the basics of equine health, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, training, equine event planning, equine business, conformation, riding instruction certification, judging, and more. CCC students are fortunate to have a herd of college-owned horses to aid in their learning as well as the management of the 60-acre college farm and CCC Equine Unit. The Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded to students who fulfill all requirements.
3
Gen. Ed. Course
3
Approved Agriculture Elective*
3
designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the horse production field and for students who desire direct entry into occupations relating to the equine industry
Subtotal Fourth Semester (minimum)
16
After Colby Community College
AG269 Equine Management Technology IV
4
BU225 Marketing
3
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$300
Career opportunities include barn managers, assistant trainers, and breeding specialist. Colby Community College has a 2+2 agreement with Kansas State University Salina (K-State Salina) giving students an option to continue their career.
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