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Equine Science

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 01.0507

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Fort Collins, Colorado

    102 Administration Building, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523-0100

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 39-2011.00

Skills

InstructingSpeakingLearning StrategiesCritical ThinkingActive LearningActive ListeningMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionWriting

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePsychologyBiology

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingOriginalityWritten ExpressionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Cue or signal animals during performances.
  • Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
  • Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertain
  • Teach owners how to train their dogs.
  • Teach people with visual impairments to use guide dogs.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareProject management softwareTransaction server softwareMedical softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Agility A-framesAgility dog walksAgility jumpsAgility pause tablesAgility see-sawsAgility tire jumpsAgility tunnelsAgitation sticksAgitation whipsBite sleevesBite suitsBite tugsClicker targetsDog cooling vestsDog muzzlesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Animal Trainers39-2011.00
  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1041.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Comprehensive training program design — develop and implement individualized behavioral conditioning plans for animals across competition, entertainment, security, or obedience contexts with full autonomy.
  • Complex behavioral shaping — apply advanced learning strategies to modify difficult or non-routine animal behaviors, selecting appropriate reinforcement techniques based on species and individual temperament.
  • Full-scope health monitoring — assess animals' physical and psychological conditions independently, coordinating with veterinary professionals and adjusting care plans accordingly.
  • Multi-animal performance coordination — cue and direct multiple animals through complex performance sequences, troubleshooting behavioral inconsistencies during live events.
  • Aptitude and temperament evaluation — conduct thorough assessments of animals with unknown histories to determine suitability for specific training pathways and recommend placement decisions.
  • Medication and treatment oversight — manage complete medication protocols for a roster of animals, identifying adverse reactions and liaising with veterinary staff to adjust regimens.
  • Records and compliance management — maintain accurate, comprehensive health, diet, and behavioral databases ensuring regulatory and organizational compliance at a training facility.
  • Client and stakeholder instruction — deliver clear, structured guidance to owners, handlers, or facility staff on reinforcing trained behaviors and sustaining animal welfare standards.
  • Problem-solving in non-routine situations — diagnose and respond to unexpected behavioral setbacks or health concerns during training or performance using critical thinking and deductive reasoning.
  • Technology integration — leverage project management and medical software to track training milestones, health data, and operational logistics across a full animal training operation.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
100%