Associate of Applied Science Degree
Minimum of 66 Credit Hours
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Equine Science is an introductory program designed for individuals seeking employment opportunities in the equine or horse industry. The curriculum will expose students to equine science and technology principles, including equine behavior, health, nutrition, anatomy, physiology and management. Course delivery includes classroom, laboratory and field experience.
Degree Requirements
General Education Core (36 hours)
Area I. Communications (9 hours)
ENG111 Freshman Composition I (3 credits)
ENG115 Freshman Composition II (3 credits)
SPCH111 Public Speaking -or- (3 credits)
Area II. Mathematics (4 hours)
MATH116 Intermediate Algebra (4 credits)
Area III. Laboratory Science (8 hours)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Area V. Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours)
Program Requirements (21 hours)
EQU105 Equine Behavorial Practices (3 credits)
EQU120 Equine Health and Nutrition (3 credits)
EQU140 Equine Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
EQU145 Equine Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
EQU260 Equine Intership(4 credits)
EQU270 Research Methods in Equine Science (3 credits)
Related Studies (3 hours)
CSA150 Computer Fundamentals (3 credits)
Approved Electives (6 hours)
EQU125 Fundamentals of Horsemanship (3 credit)
EQU130 Equine Stable Management I (3 credits)
EQU135 Equine Stable Management II (3 credits)
EQU210 Equine Genetics (3 credits)
EQU250 Equine Business Management (3 credits)