Equine Science, Undergraduate Certificate

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About the Equine Science Undergraduate Certificate Program

The Equine Certificate is offered as two options: Equine Assisted Therapy and Ranch Horse Management. Both options contain 13 hours of required coursework and 6 hours of directed electives, which are specific to each option. A grade of C- or better is required in all coursework. A maximum of 6 transfer credit hours can be applied toward the certificate. Any prerequisites must be met prior to taking a course.

Required Courses (13 hours):

Students must complete the following courses:

ANSC 3303 - Introductory Horse Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 4402 - Horse Production 4 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 2304 - Selection and Evaluation of Horses 3 Semester Credit Hours
AND
ANSC 2305 - Introductory Horse Nutrition 3 Semester Credit Hours
OR
ANSC 3307 - Feeds and Feeding 3 Semester Credit Hours

Equine Assisted Therapy Option – 6 hours

Choose two of the following directed electives:

ANSC 3309 - Principles of Hippotherapy 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 4301 - Equine-Assisted Mental Health 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 4305 - Therapeutic Riding 3 Semester Credit Hours

Ranch Horse Management Option – 6 hours

Choose two of the following directed electives:

ANSC 3304 - Management and Training of Horses 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 3310 - Principles of Equine Sales Preparation and Marketing 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 3317 - Ranch Horse Techniques 3 Semester Credit Hours