Powered by Google
About CFCC divider Admissions divider Programs of Study divider Distance Learning divider Catalogs divider Request Information
Virtual Tour .
Programs of Study
A.S. Programs; Vocational Programs
Perkins Professional Development Institute .
Minimum Computer Requirements .
Career Pathways.
High School Career Academies.
Contact our Faculty and Staff .
A.S. Degree Program in

Equine Studies - Therapeutic Riding Management Specialization

(64 Credit Hours)

CFCC PROGRAM CODE:   TBA

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in a Therapeutic Riding Center.  The primary focus is to prepare students for the national certification examination as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor through the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NAHRA).  Additional careers include Volunteer Coordinator, Program Coordinator or Executive Director.

Base salary range for degree recipients : Certified Instructor $12-15/hour; Volunteer Coordinator $15,000 per year; Program Coordinator $30,000; Executive Director $35-45,000/year

Percentage of degree recipients placed in jobs within their field:  Not available as this is a new program.

Go to the Equine Page

Printable Version

Course Offerings per Term


COURSE TITLE

COURSE #

# OF CREDITS

General Education
Freshman Composition Skills I
College Business Mathematics or
        Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry)
Any Biological or Physical Science

One of the following options:
Introduction to the Social Sciences and
Introduction to the Humanities
OR
World Civilizations I and either
Introduction to the Humanities or
Introduction to the Humanities: Since the Renaissance
OR
World Civilizations II and either
Introduction to the Humanities or
Introduction to the Humanities: To the Renaissance

Program Core Courses
Introduction to Equine Science
Horse Handling and Safety
Equine Business Management
Equine Behavior and Psychology
Equine Nutrition
Equine Health Care
Equine Medicine
Equine Special Topics
Equine Co-Op
Business Communication or
Freshman Composition Skills II

Therapeutic Riding Management Specialization
Customer Service
Survey of Disabling Conditions
Child Guidance
General Psychology
Therapeutic Riding Management Field Experience I
Therapeutic Riding Management Field Experience II
Therapeutic Riding Management Field Experience III

 

ENC 1101
MTB 1103 or
MAC 1147
__________


ISS 1010
HUM 1020

WHO 1012
HUM 1020
HUM 1230

WHO 1022
HUM 1020
HUM 1210


ANS 1236
ANS 2232C
AEB 2137C
ANS 1238C
ANS 2405
ANS 1237C
ANS 1531C
ANS 1930
ANS 1949
OST 2335
ENC 1102


HFT 1541
EEX 2010
EEC 1603
PSY 2012
ANS 1224
ANS 1225
ANS 2226

 

3
3

3


6








 


3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3

 

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

TOTAL # OF CREDITS: 64

 

Visit our Business, Technology and Workforce Learning Website