Overview
The Associate in Science in Agricultural Sales and Service with Equine Training Option is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Core Curriculum
Degree with Equine Management and Equine Training Options available online
Student Learning Outcomes
Agricultural Sales and Service graduates will be able to demonstrate a/an:
- Basic proficiency in a wide range of specific approved practices in agricultural production, business, and resource management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
- Basic proficiency in the use of financial and GIS computer software. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
- Ability to develop and implement a herd health program and/or a crop rotational plan for production agriculture. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, IV, and VI.)
- Ability to develop and use the newest marketing and management tools to make more effective marketing and management decisions. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VI.)
- Basic understanding of specific livestock and farm production practices of the Northern Great Plains. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, and VI.)
The online courses in the Equine Training option will have substantial attached fees. Contact the Director of Agriculture and Technical Studies for more information.
Career Options
Why should you pursue an Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service: Equine Training Option?
Students pursuing the equine training option of the associate degree in agricultural sales and service combine business and production practices with a training series to prepare for employment in an equine training business. This program gives students the academic and hands-on training needed to become an advanced horse trainer and is ideal for a person who wants to know more about the care and training of their own horses.
Possible Career Paths
- Beginning Trainer
- Entrepreneur in the Horse Business
- Retail Sales
Requirements
General Education Courses
Agricultural Sales and Services Core Curriculum
| AGEC 241 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics | 3 |
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
| BOTE 247 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| CSCI 200 | Database Software Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Equine Training Option - Available Online
Students pursuing the Equine Training option combine business and production practices with a training series to prepare for employment in an equine training business.
All of the classes in this option are only available in an online format. Additional fees will apply for the delivery of these online courses.