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2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Equine Studies (A.A.S.)


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Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate effective application of equine industry knowledge and resources to solve problems and perform relevant equine-related activities.
  • Students will demonstrate effective communication appropriate to the discipline.
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of equine industry including production practices, management principles, and equestrian activities.
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles related to the equine industry.

Program Information

  • All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
  • Courses over 10 years old will not be accepted in the major.
  • Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before selecting coursework. Some courses are only taught one semester per year or every other year.

Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirement (15-18 Credits)


For an Associate of Applied Science degree, 15-18 credit hours are required in the following areas:

  • One course in the English core (ENGL 1010 , ENGL 1010E , or ENGL 2010 )
  • One course in the Quantitative Literacy (Mathematics) core
  • One course in American Institutions
  • One course from either the Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge area (minimum of 3 credits)
  • One course from one of the remaining five Knowledge Areas (minimum of 3 credits)

Equine Studies Curriculum (48 Credits)


Total Credits, A.A.S. Degree: 63-66


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