Equine Studies Program

The equine studies program at Connors State College prepares students to care for horses and equipment, and give them the tools needed to train and manage horses and their riders. Classwork focuses on the horse, teaching the student how to ride and drive horses as well as instruction on health and safety. Program courses include: history of the horse, breeding, development and training, riding technique, track management and equipment maintenance and repair. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer equine studies program.

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Connors State College (CSC)

100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK

True to its mission “Building Futures One at a Time”, Connors State College provides the best educational experience while recognizing each of students’ goals and aspirations.

The college has 3 campuses: Main Warner Campus is located at the rural agricultural Warner community in the intersection of United States Highway 64 and Interstate 40 in Eastern Oklahoma. The other branches are situated in Muskogee, a port city. Muskogee West Campus is at 2400 W. Shawnee Bypass and Muskogee Three Rivers Port Campus is at 2501 North 41^st Street East.

Choose from its several basic fields of studies for a baccalaureate degree, 1- and 2-year technical and occupational education programs in different academic divisions such as agriculture, business, nursing, social sciences and more. It also has an offering of non-credit, remedial and developmental programs for those who wish to further one’s knowledge and skills.

As a student, you’ll be challenged by its academic, social and civic standards that will bring out your fullest potential. The courses, activities and facilities are designed and founded on values of integrity, quality learning, critical thinking, social responsibility, hard work and fun. These are made possible by its expert faculty and dedicated support staff.

The Connors interactive website has C-key, a self-service login management system. It’s a cool way to manage your school credentials, access your coursework and the library, communicate with your professors, contact your classmates and the whole campus community, and pay tuition fees.

If you are up to the challenge in achieving excellence and be globally competitive, welcome to Connors State College!

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Animal Trainers

Description

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, animal trainers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $27770

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).