Equine Science emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Equine Science will be able to:
- Apply equine husbandry skills and concepts successfully within the field.
- Research nutritional, basic management, marketing, health, reproduction and training issues in horses.
- Interact with professionals unique to the equine industry using appropriate terminology.
REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
BI 211 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
CH 122 | College Chemistry II | 5 |
| or | |
CH 222 | General Chemistry | 5 |
CH 123 | College Chemistry III | 5 |
| or | |
CH 223 | 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 122, CH 123, CH 221, CH 222 and MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
EC 201: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Students should consult with an advisor for appropriate chemistry requirement.
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 121 | College Chemistry | 5 |
| or | |
CH 221 | 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