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Mar 23, 2026
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2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Agricultural Sales and Service - Equine Management Option, A.S.
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Overview
The Associate in Science in Agricultural Sales and Service with Equine Management 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
- Option(s) Courses
Degree with Equine Management and Equine Training Options available online
The online courses in the Equine Management 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 Management Option?
Students pursuing the equine management option of the associate degree in agricultural sales and service combine business techniques and production practices to prepare for employment managing an equine-related facility.
Possible Career Paths
- Horse Farm/Barn Manager
- Entrepreneur in the Horse Business
- Retail Sales
- Rodeo Stock Provider
- Beginning Trainer
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Agricultural Sales and Services Core Curriculum
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
Equine Management Option - Available Online
Students pursuing the Equine Management option combine business techniques and production practices to prepare for employment managing an equine-related facility. 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. One course from the following two courses (2 credits):
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.)
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