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
ANSC 1030Equine Management

3 credits

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 1510Equine Nutrition

3 credits

EQST 1590Horsemanship I

3 credits

EQST 1595Horsemanship II

3 credits

MATH 1400College Algebra

4 credits

STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics

4 credits

Program Electives

Take a minimum of six (6) credits from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
EQST 1600Training for Timed Events

3 credits

EQST 1605Equine Facility Mgmt I

3 credits

EQST 1601Horse Event Production

2 - 4 credits

EQST 1670Training the Roping Horse I

3 credits

EQST 1640Fundamentals of Teaching Riding I

3 credits

EQST 1690English Equitation I

3 credits

EQST 1695English Equitation II

3 credits

EQST 2210CHA Standard Certificiation

3 credits

EQST 2600Horse Showmanship I

3 credits

EQST 2615Stock Horse Use & Showing I

3 credits

EQST 2625Stock Horse Use & Showing II

3 credits

EQST 2705CHA Equine Facility Mgt Certification

3 credits

EQST 2720Training the Cutting Horse I

3 credits

EQST 2725Training the Cutting Horse II

3 credits

General Electives (3 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60