Equine Science
Equine Science Major
The Equine Science major is designed to prepare students for careers in the equine industry and related fields. Course work includes practical husbandry and equitation skills, scientific principles related to management and study of equine industry and business practices.
Equine Science Minor
Students from other majors may minor in Equine Science by completing a minimum of 16 credits. A minimum of eight credits must be completed at NDSU.
Equine Science Certificate
The certificate program in Equine Science provides an opportunity for non-degree seeking students to enhance their horse knowledge. The program focuses on basic selection, management, and business concepts and requires completion of 17 credits. Prospective students are subject to the university's admission policies and procedures.
Major Requirements
Major: Equine Science
Degree Type: B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 128
General Education Requirements
| First Year Experience (F): | ||
| AGRI 189 | Skills for Academic Success (Students transferring in 24 or more credits do not need to take AGRI 189.) | 1 |
| Communication (C): | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| One Course in Upper Level Writing | ||
| ENGL 320 | Business and Professional Writing | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (R): | ||
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Science & Technology (S): | ||
| CHEM 117 & 117L | Chemical Concepts and Applications and Chem Concepts and Applications Lab | 4 |
| MICR 202 & 202L | Introductory Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Lab | 3 |
| PLSC 110 | World Food Crops | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts (A): Select from current general education list | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (B): | ||
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Select from current general education courses | 3 | |
| Wellness (W): Select from current general education list | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D): Select from current general education list | ||
| Global Perspective (G): | ||
| PLSC 110 | World Food Crops | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Major Requirements
| General Education Requirements | 40 | |
| Required Core Courses for Equine Science | ||
| ANSC 223 | Introduction to Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| ANSC 260 | Introduction to Equine Studies | 2 |
| ANSC 260L | Equine Care and Management Practicum | 1 |
| ANSC 261 | Basic Equitation & Horsemanship | 1 |
| ANSC 357 | Animal Genetics | 3 |
| or ANSC 358 | Equine Genetics | |
| ANSC 360 | Equine Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 364 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| ANSC 365 | Equine Evaluation | 2 |
| ANSC 480 | Equine Industry and Production Systems | 3 |
| ANSC 478 | Research and Issues in Animal Agriculture | 3 |
| ANSC 496 | Field Experience | 2 |
| RNG 336 | Introduction to Range Management | 3 |
| or PLSC 320 | Principles of Forage Production | |
| ANSC/ZOO 463 | Physiology of Reproduction | 3 |
| ANSC/ZOO 463L | Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory | 1 |
| ANSC | Electives | 6 |
| Supporting Courses | ||
| AGEC 242 | Introduction to Agricultural Management | 4 |
| AGEC 244 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 |
| Select one of the following (Students transferring in 24 or more credits may be exempt from this requirement): | 1 | |
| Agriculture Orientation | ||
| Animal Science Orientation | ||
| Introduction to the Veterinary Profession | ||
| ANSC 370 | Fundamentals/Animal Disease | 3 |
| CHEM 260 | Elements of Biochemistry | 4 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BIOL 111 & 111L | Concepts of Biology and Concepts of Biology Lab | 4 |
| PLSC 315 | Genetics | 3 |
| VETS 135 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| Degree Requirements: Potential of 22 credits to reach degree minimum of 128. | 22 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
Degree Requirements and Notes:
- Students must earn at least a 2.00 GPA that is based on the courses that are used to satisfy major requirements.
- Transfer grades of ‘C’ or better to count towards major requirements.
Minor Requirements
Equine Science Minor
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 16
| Required Courses | ||
| ANSC 223 | Introduction to Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| ANSC 260 | Introduction to Equine Studies | 2 |
| ANSC 260L | Equine Care and Management Practicum | 1 |
| or ANSC 261 | Basic Equitation & Horsemanship | |
| ANSC 360 | Equine Nutrition | 3 |
| or ANSC 364 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | |
| Elective Courses: Select a minimum of 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Domestic Animal Behavior and Management | ||
| Animal Genetics | ||
or ANSC 358 | Equine Genetics | |
| Intermediate Horsemanship | ||
| Colts in Training | ||
| Equine Evaluation | ||
| Methods of Horsemanship Instruction | ||
| Advanced Horsemanship and Equitation | ||
| Physiology of Reproduction | ||
| Equine Industry and Production Systems | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Minor Requirements and Notes:
- A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
- Students must earn a minimum 2.00 GPA for the minor requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Equine Science Certificate
Certificate Requirements
Required Credits: 17
| Requirements | ||
| ANSC 260 | Introduction to Equine Studies | 2 |
| ANSC 260L | Equine Care and Management Practicum | 1 |
| ANSC 261 | Basic Equitation & Horsemanship | 1 |
| ANSC 365 | Equine Evaluation | 2 |
| AGEC 242 | Introduction to Agricultural Management | 4 |
| ANSC 360 | Equine Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 361 | Intermediate Horsemanship | 1 |
| ANSC 364 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
