Equine Science emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete all Equine Science emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements 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.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Equine Science emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.

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 222, CH 223 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.

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