- Graduates of University of Minnesota, Crookston's (UMC) Equine Science program understand and are able to meet the daily care, nutrition, health care, and exercise/training needs of horses in their care.
- Our graduates have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the equine or equine-related employment and have the business and management experience necessary to operate an equine or relate business.
- At UMC we balance the practical skills students need to work with and care for horses and the theory required to build a successful career.
- We focus on the business and management aspects of the horse industry, thus providing a broad-based education that appeals to employers.
- Our Equine Pre-Vet Emphasis option gives UMC graduates the large animal hands on experience that is beneficial when seeking veterinary school or an advanced degree.
- Small class sizes ensure more practical skills are gained and you have better communication with your instructor.
- UMC offers many leadership opportunities in various clubs from the Horseman's Association, Rodeo Club, and Equestrian Team.
- Gain valuable riding skills, time management and team building skills by riding on the NCAA Equestrian Team.
- Internship programs offering valuable experience and networking contacts that may lead to permanent positions.
Currently there are over 40 horses residing at the UMC stable. Students train, ride, groom, breed, show, and care for these horses in order to gain hands-on experience with a wide range of breeds. Students are not assigned to one horse in particular (unless they are in the training and showing class), but rather work with and ride a variety of the horses. These horses are the core of the program, and without them the program couldn't exist!
Wanted! Would you like to donate a horse, equipment or other supplies to the Equine Science Program?
The University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) is located on the north end of the UMC campus. It houses the Animal and Equine Science faculty offices, an interactive television (ITV) classroom, networked classrooms, a science lab, and stables. The building was dedicated in 1993 and has won national awards for architectural design.
The facility has many features:
- 90 x 120 ft. heated indoor arena with seating for 205 people
- 45-stall stable, each stall with automatic waterers
- Western, hunt, all-purpose, and saddleseat saddles and equipment
- Bathrooms, boot wash rack, laundry room, and locker room
- Training / round-pen with sand footing
- Paddocks for turnout
- Large tack room, office, and wash rack
- Breeding phantom and stocks
- Driving carts and harnesses
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Joining an equine-related club or organization can provide you with a lifetime of memories and friends! You don't have to be an equine science major to take part. If you are a student at UMC you may join one or all of the following groups.
Small Campus. Big Degree.
Earn a prestigious University of Minnesota degree in an affordable, close-knit campus setting. The University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the United States and ranks among the most esteemed. As a coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota system, the U of M, Crookston offers access to world-class teaching, learning and research resources, as well as enhanced internship and undergraduate research opportunities. As a graduate, your diploma features one of the most respected names in higher education.
Individual Attention and Mentorship
You expect an education that not only focuses on your needs but also allows your talent and interests to shine through. The dedicated faculty and staff at the U of M, Crookston serve as true mentors, offering personalized attention through a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 and by working closely with students as mentors and advisors. You’ll have opportunities to design and conduct research or work alongside faculty on projects that add real value to your educational experience.
A Technological Edge
Gain a competitive technological edge. As the original “Laptop U” with more than 15 years of leadership in technology integration, the U of M, Crookston will provide you with a powerful laptop computer and will help you develop the technology skills so essential in today’s information economy. You’ll gain experience in a day-to-day environment richly immersed in technology and its related applications. From the classrooms to the residence halls, you’ll have 24/7 access to the Web and class projects, assignments, and presentations. You’ll make use of current as well as emerging technologies. Employers consistently report that the U of M, Crookston graduates they hire are extremely well prepared for the demands of today’s technological workplace.
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Global Perspectives
The U of M, Crookston has made it a priority to promote an understanding of diversity and global perspectives and to offer you the resources, programs and activities necessary for you to succeed in today’s global economy. Our international recruitment efforts bring students from more than 20 countries, and our Study Abroad program offers more than 300 opportunities for you to study in 67 different countries. There are also numerous cultural activities and clubs to participate in. We offer many ways for you to expand your worldview, gain international experience, and make connections with people from across the globe.
Applied Learning and Internships
Learn and do! Gain first-hand exposure to your career field through the U of M, Crookston’s distinctive hands-on approach to learning. Working with our professional faculty and staff, you’ll not only learn concepts, but apply them through projects, field trips, site visits and interactions with professionals in the field. Our internship programs give you the chance to practice the principles and theories you’ve learned in the classroom and make contacts with potential employers. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) even allows you to design and conduct research as an undergraduate!
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No Out-of-State Tuition and Transfer-Friendly
The U of M, Crookston is the affordable choice for anyone! Whether you live just across the border, across the country or on the other side of the ocean, you pay the same as those who live in Minnesota. We offer an incredible value that’s also extremely transfer-friendly. Our staff will work with you to make sure your credits count. Our faculty advisors will personally talk with you about career goals, degree interests and review your records to develop a plan, and our transfer specialist will help make the process as smooth as possible.
Excellent Job Placement
The Crookston campus has a reputation for a job placement rate of more than 93% for students in their field of study within six months of graduation. Some programs on our campus have even a higher rate of placement.
