Associate of Science: Equine Science

This course of study is a transfer program for the student interested in the equine industry, including an opportunity to specialize in the area of management, breeding, selection, nutrition or training. The Associate of Science Degree is awarded to students fulfilling the requirements of the program.

Suggested Program of Study

Number	Course Name	Hr
Orientation
AG101	Agriculture Orientation	1
General Education Component
Written/Oral Communication 9 hours
EN176	English Composition	3
EN177	English Composition II	3
	Oral Communication - Gen. Ed.	3
Natural Science and Math 8 hours
Natural Science - Gen. Ed.		5
	Suggested - CH177 Chemistry I
Mathematics - Gen. Ed.		3
	Suggested - MA178 College Algebra
Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed.		3
	Suggested - EC276 Principles of Macroeconomics or EC277 Principles of Microeconomics
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed.		3
Arts/Humanities 6 hours
Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed.		3
Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed.		3
Health/Physical Education 2 hours
Physical Education - Lifestyle		1
Physical Education - Skill		1
Additional Ag/Math/Science/Computer Component Declared Ag Business and Business Majors may also use business courses. (22 hrs min)
See advisor for appropriate course work selection.
Suggested Electives
AG106	Principles of Agriculture Economics	3
AG126	Principles of Livestock Nutrition	3
AG149	Principles of Animal Science	3
AG150	Principles of Animal Science Lab	1
AG226	Applied Livestock Nutrition	3
BI177	Principles of Biology with Lab	5
CH178	Chemistry II with Lab	5
Suggested Ag / Horse Program Electives (8 hrs)
AG153	Reproduction of Farm Animals	3
AG176	Horse Production	3
AG259	Equine Reproduction	1
AG261	Equine Anatomy	1
Minimum credit hours to graduate: 62