Equine Studies, BS

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Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies

Normal Time to Completion: Four Years

This program is offered online.

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies degree program benefit from deep study of equine science and industry, combined with personalized instruction in safe barn practices, horse management, and facility operation in a range of settings. The study of ethical thought and action is applied directly to the concerns of the equine industry. Available elective options permit students to focus on specific aspects of equine study, according to their personal interests or professional goals. A program-wide emphasis on information evaluation, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication ensures that graduates are comfortable collaborating and communicating with established professionals in the equine industry.

Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies Program Outcomes

Equine Species: Analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate information related to the equine species and the industry that surrounds it.
Equine Industry: Evaluate, develop solutions for, and communicate effectively about complex problems affecting the equine industry.
Equine-Human Connection: Articulate the fundamental benefits of the equine-human connection as they relate to historical uses of equines and the evolution of the industry.

Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies

General Education: 60 Required Credits

Common Core: 12 Required Credits

ENG 110 - College Writing 3 Credits
ENG 130 - Literature and Composition 3 Credits
COM 107 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credits
CIS 110 - Digital Skills for College and Career 3 Credits

Liberal Arts: 24 Required Credits

History Elective 3 Credits
EQU 340 - Equine Business Ethics 3 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits
Performance, Written, or Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Math: 6 Required Credits

MAT 105 - Quantitative Methods 3 Credits or higher
MAT 220 - Statistics I 3 Credits

Science: 3 Required Credits

Elective 3 Credits

Open Electives: 15 Required Credits

Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Major, Core, & Concentrations: 54 Required Credits

Designated Writing Course: 3 Required Credits

EQU 311 - Communication for the Equine Professional 3 Credits

Major Core: 27 Required Credits

EQU 105 - Introduction to Equine Studies 3 Credits
EQU 165 - Equine Care and Management 3 Credits
EQU 166 - Facility Design and Operation 3 Credits
EQU 198 - Stable Management Experience 3 Credits
or
EQU 165L - Equine Care and Management Lab 1 Credits
and
EQU 166L - Facility Design and Operation Lab 1 Credits
and
- EQU Elective 1 Credits
EQU 251 - Equine Biology 3 Credits
EQU 252 - Equine Nutrition 3 Credits
EQU 301 - Equine Industry Orientation 3 Credits
EQU 403 - Equine Senior Seminar 3 Credits
EQU 435 - Independent Study 3 Credits
or
EQU 460 - Equine Internship 3 Credits

Concentration/Electives: 24 Credits

EQU 300-400 Level Elective 3 Credits
EQU 300-400 Level Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
300-400 Level Elective 3 Credits
300-400 Level Elective 3 Credits

College to Career Core: 6 Required Credits

CTC 101 - College Success Seminar 3 Credits
CTC 301 - Professional Success Seminar 3 Credits

Total Program Credits: 120 Required Credits

Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies Electives

EQU 170 - Equine Communication 1 Credits
EQU 172 - Introduction to Hoof Care 1 Credits
EQU 212 - Animal Assisted Counseling 3 Credits
EQU 220 - Unmounted Horsemanship 3 Credits
EQU 265 - Foundations of Equestrian Instruction 3 Credits
EQU 302 - Principles of Equine Reproduction 3 Credits
EQU 306 - Equine Locomotion 3 Credits
EQU 315 - Hoof Trimming Principles and Practices 3 Credits
EQU 363 - Advanced Horsemanship 3 Credits
EQU 380 - The Horse in Human History 3 Credits
EQU 401 - Equine Medical Management 3 Credits
EQU 410 - Equine Law 3 Credits
EQU 416 - Hoof Rehabilitation 3 Credits
EQU 435 - Independent Study 3 Credits
EQU 460 - Equine Internship 3 Credits

Business Management Concentration: 24 Required Credits

ACC 150 - Accounting Essentials 3 Credits
BUS 211 - Baldrige Principles and Introduction to Quality Standards 3 Credits
EQU 410 - Equine Law 3 Credits
or LAW 410 3 Required Credits
MGT 105 - Principles of Management 3 Credits
MKT 200 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
EQU or BUS Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits
EQU or BUS Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits
EQU Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits

Equestrian Coaching Concentration: 24 Required Credits

PSY 101 - Fundamentals of Psychology I 3 Credits
EQU 265 - Foundations of Equestrian Instruction 3 Credits
EQU 363 - Advanced Horsemanship 3 Credits
EQU 306 - Equine Locomotion 3 Credits
PSY 310 - Learning Theory 3 Credits
EQU Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits
EQU, CHS or Social Science Elective 3 Credits
EQU, CHS or Social Science Elective 300-400 Level Elective 3 Credits

Equine Wellness Concentration: 24 Required Credits

Main Campus Only

BIO 143 - General Biology I 3 Credits
BIO 143L - General Biology I Lab 1 Credits
BIO 144 - General Biology II 3 Credits
BIO 144L - General Biology II Lab 1 Credits
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHM 115L - General Chemistry I Lab 1 Credits
EQU 306 - Equine Locomotion 3 Credits
EQU 401 - Equine Medical Management 3 Credits
EQU or Science Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits

Choose one of the following:

EQU 315 - Hoof Trimming Principles and Practices 3 Credits
EQU 322 - Equine Veterinary Assisting 3 Credits

Interdisciplinary Concentration: 24 Required Credits

EQU Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits
EQU Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits
Elective 300-400 Level 3 Credits

In addition to the EQU elective courses required for the Interdisciplinary Concentration (6 credits at the 300-400 level), concentration electives may be selected from any single major or minor discipline offered within Post University (18 credits). Alternatively, the student may develop an Interdisciplinary Concentration that meets their specific career and professional interests, working with the Academic Department.