- Animal Science -
Equine Studies
Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0518)
Degree Requirements
To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, the candidate in the major field of Animal Science–Equine Studies must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include 40 credits of major field requirements, 22 credits in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences and 4 credits of general electives.
Major Field Requirements
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| AGBU 240 |
Equine Farm Management |
3 |
| AGEN 105 |
Farm Equipment Operation and Safety |
1 |
| AGRN 240 |
Equine Forage Management Practices |
3 |
| ANSC 111 |
Introduction to Animal Science |
3 |
| ANSC 116 |
Equine Science Techniques I |
1 |
| ANSC 122 |
Feeds and Feeding |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| ANSC 221 |
Equine and Companion Animal Nutrition |
4 |
| ANSC 161 |
Light Horse Management |
3 |
| ANSC 164 |
Introduction to Equine Training |
3 |
| ANSC 240 |
Equine Bredding and Genetics |
3 |
| ANSC 264 |
Tackless Training |
3 |
| ANSC 254 |
Equine Health |
3 |
| |
**Advisement Track Technical Electives for Horse Farm Management, Performance Horse Training and Therapeutic Riding only |
10-11 |
Technical Electives
Suggested technical elective course selections for the following areas of study:
Horse Farm Management Advisement Track
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| AGBU 242 |
Agricultural Business Financial Management |
3 |
| AGEN 180 |
Agricultural Structures and Equipment I |
3 |
| AGEN 261 |
Introduction to Agricultural Machinery |
3 |
| AGSC 111 |
Introduction to Soil Science |
3 |
| ANSC 218 |
Livestock Production |
3 |
Performance Horse Training Advisement Track
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| ANSC 260 |
Care and Training of the Driving Horse |
3 |
| ANSC 262 |
Care and Training of the Equine Athlete |
3 |
| ANSC 266 |
Dressage Principles |
2 |
| ANSC 268 |
Introduction to Riding Instruction |
2 |
| ANSC 269 |
Training Thoroughbred Horses |
3 |
| ANSC 281 |
Equine Competition Techniques |
1 |
| ANSC 368 |
Therapeutic Riding Instruction |
1 |
Therapeutic Riding Advisement Track
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| ANSC 260 |
Care and Training of the Driving Horse |
3 |
| ANSC 266 |
Dressage Principles |
2 |
| ANSC 268 |
Introduction to Riding Instruction |
2 |
| ANSC 368 |
Therapeutic Riding Instruction |
1 |
| ECHD 170 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| ECHD 280 |
Children with Special Needs |
3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101; 1 credit of Physical Education; 6 credits of Biology; additional courses to total 12 credits, to be selected from remaining categories of Trustees' General Education Core Requirement (Spanish is recommended).
General Electives
4 credits.
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.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| AGEN 105 |
Farm Equipment Operation and Safety |
1 |
| ANSC 116 |
Equine Science Techniques I |
1 |
| ANSC 161 |
Light Horse Management |
3 |
| BIOL |
Biology |
3 |
| ENGL 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| PHED |
Physical Education – Horse Farm, Performance Horse |
1 |
| |
Liberal Arts & Science courses from Trustees' General Education Core |
3 |
Second Semester
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| ANSC 111 |
Introduction to Animal Science: Horse Farm, Performance Horse & Therapeutic Riding tracks |
3 |
| ANSC 122 |
Feeds and Feeding |
4 |
| |
OR |
|
| ANSC 221 |
Equine Companion Animal Nutrition |
3 |
| ANSC 164 |
Introduction to Equine Training |
3 |
| BIOL |
Biology |
3 |
| |
Liberal Arts & Science courses from Trustees' General Education Core |
3 |
Third Semester
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| AGBU 240 |
Equine Farm Management |
3 |
| AGRN 240 |
Equine Forage Management Practice |
3 |
| ANSC 254 |
Equine Health |
3 |
| ANSC 264 |
Tackless Training |
3 |
| |
Horse Farm, Performance Horse & Therapeutic Riding Advisement Track Technical Electives |
3 |
| |
Liberal Arts & Science courses from Trustees' General Education Core - all tracks |
3/6 |
Fourth Semester
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| |
Liberal Arts & Science courses from Trustees' General Education Core |
3 |
| |
General Electives |
4 |
| |
Advisement Track Technical Electives and ANSC240 may be substituted for the internship of 12 credits. Students should consult with their advisor for details. |
7-8 |
| ANSC 240 |
Equine Breeding and Genetics |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| ANSC 275 |
Thoroughbred Management Internship |
12 |
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| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| AGBU 208 |
Agricultural Business Management |
3 |
| AGBU 242 |
Agricultural Business Financial Management |
3 |
| |
Liberal Arts & Science courses from Trustees' General Education Core |
3 |
| |
Specialization Electives |
6 |
| |
General Electives |
2 |
