Equine Science emphasis, Associate of Science

TRANSFER

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Equine Science will:

Apply equine husbandry skills and concepts successfully as a transfer student.
Research nutritional, basic management, marketing, health, reproduction and training issues in horses.
Interact with professionals unique to the equine industry using appropriate vocabulary.
Manage financial and record keeping operations using appropriate computational skills and technology.

Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

General Education Requirements

BI 211	Principles of Biology	4
CH 121	College Chemistry	5
	or
CH 221	General Chemistry	5
CH 122	College Chemistry (OSU Course)	5
	or
CH 222	General Chemistry	5
COMM 218	Interpersonal Communication	3
EC 201	Introduction to Microeconomics	4
MTH 111	College Algebra	5
PE 231	Lifetime Health & Fitness	3
WR 121	English Composition	3
WR 227	Technical Writing	3
	Cultural Diversity	3
	Difference Power & Discrimination	3
	Literature & the Arts	3
	Western Culture	3
Total Credit Hours:		43

CH 121, CH 122, CH 221, CH 222 and MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program. CH 122 is offered only at OSU.

EC 201: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Program Requirements

ANS 121	Animal Science	4
ANS 210	Feeds and Feed Processing	4
ANS 211	Applied Animal Nutrition	3
ANS 220	Introductory Horse Science	4
ANS 221	Equine Conformation and Performance	2
ANS 222	Young Horse Training	2
ANS 223	Equine Marketing	2
ANS 278	Genetic Improvement: Livestock	3
BI 212	Principles of Biology	4
BI 213	Principles of Biology	4
CH 123	College Chemistry (OSU Course)	5
	or
CH 223	General Chemistry	5
	Select additional approved electives	6
Total Credit Hours:		47

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 90