Degree Requirements

Students wanting a general program which allows maximum flexibility in course selection may choose the following course of study. The elective hours may be used to take additional Equine Studies courses above the required hours or to complete a double major outside the program. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses required in the major.

Registration requirement: Spaces in Equine Studies classes are limited to Equine Studies majors or minors during the pre-registration period. Non-majors may register for Equine Studies classes (if room permits) during regular registration at the opening of the semester.

Four-year program leading to the B.A. or B.S. degree

Course No.	Title	Semester Hours
Core Curriculum		48/49
Major Requirements		43
EQST	Fundamentals	5
EQST 103	Intro Show Ring Comp I	1
EQST 104	Intro Show Ring Comp II	1
EQST 217	Stable Management I	3
EQST 218	Stable Management II	2
EQST 224	Schooling Techniques	2
EQST 305	Horse Show Management & Judging	2
EQST 324	Methods of Teaching	2
EQST 326	Equine Nutrition	3
EQST 327	Farrier Science	3
EQST 335	Eq Anat/Phys/FirstAid	3
EQST 336	Methods of Teaching II	3
EQST 360	Conformation & Selection	2
EQST 417	Equine Business Management	2
EQST 418	Equine Health Management	2
EQST 420	Senior Seminar	1
EQST 435	Equine Health & Breeding	3
EQST 437	Equine Studies Internship	3
Allied Requirements		3
HLTH 201	General Safety Education & FirstAid	3
Minor and/or Electives		30/29
Total Semester Hours		124

Equine Studies - Minor

Course No.	Title	Semester Hours
EQST	Fundamentals (any 2)	2
EQST 217	Stable Management I	3
EQST 224	Schooling Techniques	2
EQST 324	Methods of Teaching	2
EQST 326	Equine Nutrition	3
EQST 327	Farrier Science	3
EQST 360	Conformation & Selection	2
EQST 417	Equine Business Management	2
EQST 418	Equine Health Management	2
Total Semester Hours		21