Equine Science, AS

Program Description

The goal of the Associate of Science in Equine Science Degree is to provide the first step in preparing students for a bachelor's degree in equine science at a four-year institution. The general studies and program requirement components offer students a broad base of knowledge in English, communication, political science, economics, horse production, equine nutrition, horsemanship, and horse training. Program electives allow students to select additional equine courses to complement their specific interests.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1) 3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2) 3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
Student must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, ARTS/HUM/SOC. (SOC is in the program) 3 credits
SOC (in program)
LSCI (in program)
MATH (in program)
ORAL (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 1010General Biology I

4 credits

BIOL 2020General Biology II

4 credits

CHEM 1000Introduction to Chemistry

4 credits

CO/M 1010Public Speaking

3 credits

 

ECON 1010Macroeconomics

3 credits

OR

ECON 1020Microeconomics

3 credits

 

EQST 1035Horse Production

3 credits

EQST 1040Equine Nutrition

3 credits

EQST 1050Horsemanship I

3 credits

EQST 1070Horsemanship II

3 credits

EQST 1270English Equitation I

3 credits

MATH 1400College Algebra

4 credits

STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics

4 credits

Program Electives

Take a minimum of three (3) credits from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
EQST 1060Horse Showmanship I

3 credits

EQST 1250Stock Horse Use & Showing I

3 credits

EQST 1260Stock Horse Use & Showing II

3 credits

EQST 1320Training for Timed Events

3 credits

EQST 1340Horse Event Production

2 - 4 credits

EQST 1350Training the Roping Horse I

3 credits

EQST 1640Fundamentals of Teaching Riding I

3 credits

EQST 2280English Equitation II

3 credits

General Electives (3 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60