Associate of Science in Equine Studies
The courses offered in Equine Studies are designed to prepare students for a variety of professions in the horse industry or transfer to a higher institution. Students preparing for immediate entry into a horse career will find practical hands on courses designed to assist them in achieving their occupational goals. Through study and applied practice, students prepare for careers in four basic Equine Studies concentrations: Pack Skills, Ranch Skills, Horse Training Skills, and Rodeo Skills.
Associate of Science Degree Requirements
Major Requirements ................................................ 30
Minimum FRC General Education Requirements ....... 24
General Elective Course Units ................................... 6
Total Associate Degree Requirements ........................60
Required Courses for Major
Units
AGAS 164 Animal Behavior ..................................... 3
AGEQ 006 Elements of Horseshoeing ....................... 1
AGEQ 009 Fundamental Draft Horse Driving ............ 1
AGEQ 102 Elements of Equine Science ................... 3
AGEQ 103 Western Equitation I ................................... 2
AGEQ 104 Horse Conformation and Judging.................. 1
AGEQ 105 Elements of Horse Training ........................ 1
AGEQ 106 Western Equitation II ............................... 2
AGEQ 140 Intro to Equine Behavior & Training .......... 2
AGEQ 141 Equine Behavior & Training ...................... 2
AGEQ 205 Training Young Horses Under Saddle ........ 2
AGEQ 214 Handling & Care of the Foal, Yearling &
Weanling Horse ............................................................1
AG 298 Community Service Learning in Agriculture
OR ……………………………………………......……...1
AGEQ 299 Special Projects in Equine Studies
AG 280 Agriculture Education and Employment .......... 0.5
AG 280 Agriculture Education and Employment ........... 0.5
Total Core Requirements ..............................................23
Major Electives...............................................................2
Concentrations (choose one area below) ......................7
Total Major Requirements............................................30
Equine Studies Concentrations
Choose from one of the four following concentrations to complete your major requirements:
Pack Skills
AGEQ 107 Elements of Pack Station & Stable Operations ...............3
AGEQ 108 Pack Station & Stable Operations Field Experience .......2
AGEQ 208 Advanced Pack Station & Stable Operations Field Exp....2
Ranch Skills
AGEQ 210 Introduction to Ranch Work with Horses ................... 2
AGEQ 212 Applied Ranch Skills with Horses .............................. 2
AGEQ 212 Applied Ranch Skills with Horses ............................... 2
AGEQ 225 Advanced Horse Training .......................................... 1
Horse Training Skills
AGEQ 205 Training Young Horses Under Saddle .................... 2
AGEQ 206 Adv. Training Young Horses Under Saddle ............ 2
| AGEQ 206 Adv. Training Young Horses Under Saddle |
| OR .....................................................................................2 |
| AGEQ 207 Sale Horse Project |
AGEQ 225 Advanced Horse Training ..................................... 1
Rodeo Skills
| AGEQ 180 Rodeo Skills & Techniques - Men |
| OR .....................................................................................2 |
| AGEQ 181 Rodeo Skills & Techniques - Women |
AGEQ 182 Intercollegiate Rodeo ...................................... 2
AGEQ 184 Advanced Intercollegiate Rodeo ......................... 2
AGEQ 186 Rodeo Production .............................................. 1
Recommended Major Electives
Units
AGAB088 Ranch Management .............................................. 2.5
AGAB110 Introduction to Agricultural Business ...................... 3
AGAB112 Agriculture Sales and Communication ..................... 3
AGAS120 Principles of Animal Science .................................. 3
AGAS125 Animal Feeds & Nutrition ...................................... 3
AGEQ135 Equine/Rodeo Sports Conditioning .......................... 1
AGAB150 Computer Applications in Agriculture ...................... 3
AGMA108 Tractor Operation ................................................... 3
HLTH105 First Aid and Safety ............................................... 1
OR
Any other Agriculture courses to fulfill credit requirements or General Education courses needed to fulfill transfer requirements to a four-year academic institution.
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