Texas A&M University
Establishes New Equine Certificate Program
Texas A&M University's Department of Animal Science is excited
to announce the addition of the Equine Certificate beginning in
fall 2012. The Equine Certificate is comprised of 22 credits in
select equine courses, and is open to students of any
major.
"Many of the courses included in the Equine Certificate were
already in place at Texas A&M. Our goal in establishing the
certificate was to give students with an equine interest credit for
a body of coursework that will help them as they pursue leadership
positions in the equine industry," said Dr. Martha Vogelsang,
Senior Lecturer and Section Leader for the Equine
Section.
In addition to existing equine coursework, students who pursue the
certificate will take three new equine courses: equine industry and
career preparation, equine disease and epidemiology, and issues in
the equine industry. "Creating the certificate allows Texas A&M
to draw on the existing curricular strengths at Texas A&M, as
well as identify key areas in which to develop new courses that are
vital to the success of our equine students," said Dr. Jim Heird,
Executive Professor & Coordinator of the Equine Initiative at
Texas A&M. "Completion of the certificate will signify that
students have gained knowledge in equine nutrition, reproduction,
disease, handling, management, career preparation, and industry
issues. Further, each student will complete an internship as a part
of the certificate requirements, giving students hands-on
experience in the industry."
The Equine Certificate is open to students of any major at Texas
A&M, allowing students to customize their education. For
example, students preparing for a career as an equine veterinarian
may choose to pair the certificate with a major in Biomedical
Sciences or Animal Science. Students preparing for a
business-focused career can pair the certificate with majors such
as Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Leadership, or majors
within the Mays Business School. "Students pursuing the Equine
Certificate will be able to take advantage of the excellent
advising in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, which
will help them to maximize their education and prepare them to be
successful upon graduation," said Dr. Russell Cross, Animal Science
Department Head at Texas A&M.
Students will be able to declare for the Equine Certificate
beginning in fall 2012. More information for the certificate can be
found at
www.TAMUequine.com
or by calling the Equine Initiative offices at
979-845-6098.
Equine Certificate Requirements