Equine Studies Program

The equine studies program at Saint Mary – of – the – Woods 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 Indiana colleges that offer equine studies program.

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Saint Mary – of – the – Woods College

Also known as St Mary-of-the-Woods College

2701 Spring St, Fort Wayne, IN

Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, in a predominantly rural area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at St Mary-of-the-Woods College exceeds 1,600 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1250 - 1610 on the SAT and between 19 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College. 51% of applicants are accepted to Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College, of which 79% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,000. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.smwc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Equine Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St Mary-of-the-Woods College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

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