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 Number	Title	Credits
ANSC 1030	Equine Management	3 credits
BIOL 1010	General Biology I	4 credits
BIOL 2020	General Biology II	4 credits
CHEM 1000	Intro to Chemistry	4 credits
COMM 2010	Public Speaking	3 credits
ECON 1010	Macroeconomics	3 credits
	OR
ECON 1020	Microeconomics	3 credits
EQST 1510	Equine Nutrition	3 credits
EQST 1590	Horsemanship I	3 credits
EQST 1595	Horsemanship II	3 credits
MATH 1400	College Algebra	4 credits
STAT 2050	Fundamentals of Statistics	4 credits

Program Electives

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

Course Number	Title	Credits
EQST 1600	Training the Barrel Horse	3 credits
EQST 1601	Horse Event Production	2 - 4 credits
EQST 1605	Equine Facility Mgmt I	3 credits
EQST 1670	Training the Roping Horse I	3 credits
EQST 1690	English Equitation I	3 credits
EQST 1695	English Equitation II	3 credits
EQST 2210	CHA Standard Certification	3 credits
EQST 2600	Horse Showmanship I	3 credits
EQST 2615	Stock Horse Use & Showing I	3 credits
EQST 2625	Stock Horse Use & Showing II	3 credits
EQST 2705	CHA Equine Facility Mgt Certification	3 credits
EQST 2720	Training the Cutting Horse I	3 credits
EQST 2725	Training the Cutting Horse II	3 credits
EQST 2800	Fundamentals of Teaching Riding I	3 credits

General Electives (3 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60