Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies Frequently Asked Questions If you do not see your question answered here please e-mail us at info@equinedegreeonline.com |
> Who are we? > What colleges will accept Breyer State University credits for transfer? > Are all the courses online? > Can I take one course? > Can I take more than one course at a time? > Can I enroll at any time? > How old do I have to be to take a course? > Do I need to be a high school graduate…do I need some college courses to enter this program? > I do not live in the United States. May I still sign up for a course? > Is there financial aid? > What methods of payment do you accept? > How do I sign up? > After I sign up - how long before I have to start the course? > Are there deadlines to complete a lesson or course? > How long does it take to complete a course? > I see that you also offer certification as a Horse Trainer and Riding Instructor on another web site. If I complete the same courses through Breyer State University would I also be certified as a horse trainer and riding instructor (after taking the required courses)? > Do I need a horse? > What careers are there for me? > Who are we? HorseCoursesOnline.com is the leading provider of online equine study degree and certification programs worldwide. It is the Internet extension of Success Is Easy, an equine education/information publishing firm established in 1978, affiliated with Breyer State University. HorseCoursesOnline.com provides curriculum for nine colleges and universities; the faculty is comprised of award-winning horsemen and women with an average of 23 years of teaching experience. HorseCoursesOnline.com can choose the best of the best for instructors since it is not limited by geographic boundaries. Click here for brief instructor biographies. The text for each course has been written by the course instructor, and is updated whenever new information or techniques become available. Many of the books written by our instructors are used in the classrooms of other college programs. Our instructors are regular contributors to horse publications around the nation. Today more than 400 active international students are assuring their future by earning HorseCoursesOnline.com credentials. Joining the HorseCoursesOnline.com student body means the staff and instructors are just a click away whenever you need "information about horses" or study assistance. Click here to see What Student Say. > What colleges will accept Breyer State University credits for transfer? The final decision is always with the individual college, so you must contact any college you may be considering. Here is a sample list of colleges which do currently accept Breyer State University credits: York University, Pebble Hills University, Central Valley--NY, Maine University, Eastern Michigan University, Old Dominion University, Pensacola Junior College, Mercy School of Nursing, Northwestern State University, Worcester State College--MA, Indiana State University, Ross University--NJ, and UMASS > Are all the courses online? Yes, all the courses are online. > Can I enroll at any time? Yes, you can enroll at any time. Because we do not have physical limitations on classroom size the classes are available at all times. > Do I need to be a high school graduate…do I need some college courses to enter this program? No; there are no academic prerequisites for enrollment. That does not mean the courses are easy; it simply means that because the Equine Studies degree program is completely online, there are no physical location limits; our student body is worldwide. Other schools set entrance requirements because they have a limited seating capacity. The Breyer State Equine Studies degree program is equal to or surpasses in quality the courses at other colleges, having instructors with proven records of achievement within the fields they teach. > I do not live in the United States. May I still sign up for a course? You do not have to be a resident of the United States. We have many students all over the world. You must be proficient in the English language, as the courses are in English. > Is there financial aid? We have affiliated with CashNetUSA.com to create a student loan program. While we do not encourage students to take on debt, in some cases the highest priority is securing the credentials which assure future financial independence and business success. Click here for student loan information. Breyer State University is not approved for Pell grants or federal aid programs. > What methods of payment do you accept? We accept most credit cards: Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. You can also mail a check. Make checks out to Horse Courses Online and mail to: 838 Georg Oaks, Bulverde, TX 78163 > How do I sign up? The school has a secure order form. If you do not want to submit your credit card online, you can print the order form, then fax or mail the information, along with payment. You may also call (602) 689-6171 and enroll on the telephone using a credit card. The link to the order form follows: Breyer State University Order Form > After I sign up - how long before I have to start the course? Within 24 hours of enrollment you will receive a link to your first lesson. There is no deadline for starting or completing the course. You can start any time and work at your own pace. If you lose the link or your computer crashes contact HorseCoursesOnline.com and the link will be sent to you. > Are there deadlines to complete a lesson or course? There are no deadlines to complete a course or lesson. Unlike other online equine programs you can enroll any time and you will not be "locked out" if you cannot complete the lesson within a certain time frame. Start any time and work at your own pace. > How long does it take to complete a course? Each course varies in length. The course Training Peformance Horses may take a year or more, as you actually train a horse during the course. Some courses may be completed easily within a month. > I see that you also offer certification as a Horse Trainer and Riding Instructor on another web site. If I complete the same courses through Breyer State University would I also be certified as a horse trainer and riding instructor (after taking the required courses)? You can earn your Bachelor's degree in Equine Studies, and professional certifications as both a Horse Trainer and Riding Instructor and never duplicate a course. Enroll in the Breyer State University degree program and when you complete the 10 courses required for a Professional Horse Trainer Certification, we'll automatically grant you the certificate…no additional fees, no waiting. Then use the Professional Riding Instructor course order form to enroll in Instructor Role and Responsibility and Teaching Techniques . Complete those courses and you'll be awarded your Professional Riding Instructor Certification. Of course when you complete your BSU required courses you'll graduate with your Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies degree. A degree and both "certifications" are yours earned virtually all at the same time with no additional costs. > Do I need a horse? You should have access to a horse for many of the courses. You will need a horse for Training Performance Horses, Preparation for Competition, Equine Sports Massage, Dressage-Foundation for All Riding Disciplines, Showmanship in Hand and Traditional Vaquero Hackamore Training. > What careers are there for me? There are hundreds of careers available in the horse industry from breeding manager to book editor...but before deciding what you want to do, consider your personal abilities and goals...then add "credentials" such as a Professional Certification or college degree. Each of the following "major career fields" has many different job opportunities: Horse breeding, racing, communications, health care, horse industry service, horse industry support, marketing and sales, manufacturing (tack, feed, equipment) research and education as well as transportation and facility management. Of course, there is always the opportunity to create your own business. With credentials your choices are almost unlimited. |