• Animal Science, B.T.

Bachelor of Technology Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0896)
Equine Concentration

The Animal Science–Equine concentration is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop advanced skills in the areas of equine science, competition and business management. Students entering the program will build on a strong background from a two-year program and previous competitive experiences. The program is planned for students with a career goal of working in the horse industry. This concentration will offer the opportunity to expand on the student’s previous background and to increase the scope of knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform in a wide variety of equine-related careers.

Degree Requirements
To fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Technology degree in Animal Science, the candidate in the Animal Science–Equine Concentration must complete a minimum of 44 credit hours of major field requirements, 20 credit hours of general electives, 26 credit hours of technical electives, and 36 credit hours of liberal arts and science courses.

Major Field Requirements
Upper-division Requirements

Other Major Field Requirements

Technical Electives
26 credits. Courses with the following prefixes: AGBU, AGEN, AGRN, AGSC, ANSC, ACCT, BIOL, BADM, CITA, ENHT, FWLD, ORHT.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
36 credits. Includes 6 credits of upper-division courses with two different prefixes. May not include MATH 101X or MATH 101. Recommended for Animal Science majors are the following: COMM 301, BIOL 300, BIOL 307, BIOL 308, SOSC 311, GOVT 345.

General Electives
20 credits.

Suggested courses to meet upper-division major field requirements
(15 credits selected from the following)

Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.

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