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Equine Science and Management - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - EQSM)

The Equine Science and Management Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for a career in equine science and management or for transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. It focuses on equine anatomy and physiology, reproduction, conformation and lameness, stable operations and management, and western equitation.

Prior to enrollment, students must meet the following requirements: 1) Score of 75% or higher on horsemanship practical entrance exam, 2) Passing evaluation of their horse during the entrance exam, 3) Documentation of current vaccines and negative Coggins test, and 4) Acceptance into the equine program.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied Mathematics*

3
or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

COM 102Essentials of Communication*

3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology**

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3
OR
CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 39 CREDITS

AGR 220Agriculture Practicum

4
AGR 237Equine Science and Management*

4
BIO 100General Biology (for non-majors)**

4
BUS 143Principles of Management

3
EQS 105Western Equitation I*

3
EQS 115Equine Evaluation*

3
EQS 120Equine and Stable Management I*

3
EQS 145Equine Anatomy and Physiology*

3
EQS 205Western Equitation II*

3
EQS 215Equine Lameness*

3
EQS 220Equine and Stable Management II*

3
EQS 245Equine Reproduction*

3

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS