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AN SC 437: Equine Facilitated Therapy

 

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Course Info

Course Name:
  AN SC 437: Equine Facilitated Therapy
Semester:
  Fall
Campus:
  University Park (UP)
Instructor:
  Ann Macrina and Marianne Fivek

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