Program Overview

Undergraduate Microcertificate in Equine Management

The University of Arkansas offers an Undergraduate Microcertificate in Equine Management through the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. This microcertificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for and manage horses based on research and best practices.

Program Description

The program covers general equine care and management, successful equine sales options, and equine behavior. Students will learn to identify and resolve common problems, develop successful sale strategies, and understand equine behavior and its relation to care, training, and welfare.

Courses

The microcertificate program consists of the following courses:

• ANSC 20003 - Introduction to Equine Industry
• ANSC 37203 - Horse and Livestock Merchandising
• ANSC 37703 - Equine Behavior

Educational Pathways

Credit hours from this microcertificate program can be applied to an on-campus degree program at the University of Arkansas. Students can also verify with other institutions if the programs will accept these courses as transfer credit.

Estimated Cost

The estimated cost for the program is as follows:

• Tuition per credit hour: $269.75
• Fees per credit hour:
  • Library: $4.98
  • Network & Data Systems: $16
  • Off-campus: $30
  • Online Facilities: $2

Related Programs

Related programs offered by the University of Arkansas include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in General Business