Turn your love for animals into a career

Get a Equine Pre-Vet degree with hands-on learning

If the thought of a career working with animals makes you jump with excitement, then a bachelor’s degree in equine studies pre-veterinary science from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies is your next stop.

  • Learn with 48 college-owned horses
  • Study with faculty with national and international expertise and a passion for teaching
  • The knowledge our hands-on learning opportunities give you will allow you to have a leg up in graduate school
  • A 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows for mentorship from our faculty and small class sizes
  • Students benefit from a vast network of alumni who are enjoying success in a variety of fields and states
  • Our equine majors gain real-world experience through robust internships, service and study-abroad opportunities

 

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On-Campus Stables

At SMWC, we believe in hands-on learning. Our on-campus stables and facilities lend to many opportunities to work up close with horses starting your freshman year.

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$10 million in scholarships

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Think international

Equine students enjoy opportunities to learn about the equine industry in other countries through study abroad and faculty-led trips.

There’s nothing like it anywhere in the world

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is home to historic architecture, the shrine of the United States’ 8th Catholic saint, a bustling sports and recreation center, and a community of people who want to see you succeed.

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So much to do

Clubs, sports, choir and band concerts, art exhibits, speakers and more will keep your spare time chock-full of fun and friendships.

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Our values

We follow in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in all that we do as we work to live out values of social justice, spirituality, sustainability and gender equity.

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Prepare for your future

A pre-vet studies degree prepares you to continue your education in veterinary school.
Or you can start your career in fields such as:

  • Horse breeding
  • Equine business
  • Farriery
  • Horse racing
  • Barn management

Combine with a professional writing degree and turn yourself into a teacher. Add business administration and open your own training barn or horse stable. Pair this with criminology and work as a nature conservation officer. Whatever path you choose, the fundamental skills you’ll gain from SMWC will serve you well.

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