Associate's Degree in Equine Management

First Semester

ENGLWRIT 111/112  Based on Writing Program Placement Test Score (3 cr)
NATSCI 191F First Year Seminar (1 cr)
*STOCKSCH 121 Equine Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr)
*STOCKSCH 131 Fundamental Stable Management I (4 cr)
STOCKSCH 155 Special Problems in Riding (1 cr)
*STOCKSCH 161 Equine Care Techniques (3 cr)
REQUIRED   Equitation Lessons ($800 fee)

Second Semester

MATH 100/101/104 Based on Math Placement Exam Score (2-3 cr)
STOCKSCH 155 Special Problems in Riding (1 cr)
*STOCKSCH 198Y Equine Internship (June-August) (2-3 cr)
STOCKSCH 201 Equipment Operations (2 cr)
*STOCKSCH 203 Fundamental Stable Management II (4 cr)
*STOCKSCH 247 Horse Breeds, Types, and Selection (3 cr)
STOCKSCH 344 Theories and Methods of Equine Instruction (3 cr)
REQUIRED   Equitation Lessons ($800 fee)

Third Semester

STOCKSCH 211 Pasture Management (3 cr)
*STOCKSCH 231 Equine Nutrition (3 cr)
*STOCKSCH 237 Equine Business (3 cr)
STOCKSCH 241 Breaking and Training the Horse (3 cr)
*STOCKSCH 252 Equine Facility Management I (4 cr)
OPTIONAL  Equitation Lessons ($800 fee)

Fourth Semester

STOCKSCH 213 Equine Lecture Series (2 cr)
STOCKSCH 257 Management of the Equine Athlete (3 cr)
*STOCKSCH 302 Equine Facility Management II (4 cr)
*STOCKSCH 445 Equine Stud Farm Management (4 cr)
*STOCKSCH 497 Equine Diseases and Health Management (3 cr)
OPTIONAL  Equitation Lessons ($800 fee)

* A grade of C or better must be earned in these courses.

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