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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 1000Intro to Chemistry

4 credits
COMM 2010Public 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 the Barrel Horse

3 credits
EQST 1601Horse Event Production

2 - 4 credits
EQST 1605Equine Facility Mgmt I

3 credits
EQST 1670Training the Roping Horse I

3 credits
EQST 1690English Equitation I

3 credits
EQST 1695English Equitation II

3 credits
EQST 2210CHA Standard Certification

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
EQST 2800Fundamentals of Teaching Riding I

3 credits

General Electives (3 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60