| Linn-Benton Community College is located in | | | | required to complete several coursed in |
| Albany Oregon and is a two year public | | | | chemistry, biology, and math as well as different |
| community college. Linn-Benton Community | | | | courses that are focused on baccalaureate core |
| College offers Associate's degrees in a wide | | | | perspectives. There are also courses available that |
| variety of different subjects. Two of the degrees | | | | will provide practical instructional experiences in |
| that are offered are Associate of Science with an | | | | animal science and other equine related fields. |
| emphasis in Animal Science or an Associate of | | | | All classes are held in very modern classrooms |
| Science with an emphasis in Equine Science. | | | | and laboratories that are equipped with |
| Linn-Benton Community College prides itself on | | | | microcomputers, microscopes, and any other lab |
| providing practical instruction and being able to | | | | equipment that is necessary for the students to |
| assist students in meeting their learning objectives. | | | | complete their coursework. There is a great |
| The curriculum is designed to be the first step | | | | amount of emphasis placed on hands on activities |
| toward students being able to meet the lower | | | | and experiences. Some of the classes will require |
| division requirements that are needed to transfer | | | | that students utilize some of the local livestock |
| to a major university. Students who complete an | | | | producers for in the field laboratory exercises. |
| Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in | | | | Students are also allowed the opportunity to |
| Animal Science will: | | | | participate in a cooperative work experience |
| By able to successfully apply multiple species | | | | program. Students who are enrolled in the Animal |
| animal husbandry skills and concepts within the | | | | Science program can earn up to 14 hours of |
| livestock and equine industry. | | | | college credit for on the job training that they |
| Students will be able to apply the skills that they | | | | receive through the Linn-Benton Community |
| have learned to find employment in animal | | | | College Cooperative Work Experience Program. |
| agriculture. | | | | Students who are interested in this option should |
| Utilize the appropriate skills and technology that is | | | | speak with their major area instructors and the |
| available to successfully manage money and keep | | | | Cooperative Work Experience coordinator. |
| organized records Effectively research nutrition, | | | | For students who are ready to enter the work |
| management, marketing, health, and reproduction | | | | force, Linn-Benton Community College also offers |
| issues. | | | | an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Horse |
| Students will be able to effectively communicate | | | | Management. The Horse Management program is |
| their thoughts and ambitions using vocabulary that | | | | a vital part of the equine department. The |
| is specific to the industry. | | | | program is housed in a state of the art facility |
| Students who complete an Associate of Science | | | | and emphasizes both breeding management |
| Degree with an emphasis in Equine Science will be | | | | training of horses. Students who attend |
| able to: | | | | Linn-Benton Community College and pursue any of |
| Apply equine husbandry skills as a transfer | | | | the offered animal science and equine related |
| student. | | | | degrees will experience the best education |
| Research nutrition, basic management, marketing, | | | | available, whether or not they are planning to |
| health, reproduction, and training issues in horses. | | | | enter the job market after two years of |
| Communicate with different equine professionals | | | | education or if they plan to continue their |
| using the appropriate vocabulary. | | | | education by going on to a four year institution. |
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