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 16 credits. Prospective students are subject to the university's admission policies and procedures.
Major Requirements
Major: Equine Science
Degree Type: B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 128
General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree
- A list of approved general education courses is available here .
- General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, should they apply.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| College Composition I | |
| College Composition II | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | |
† | |
| Total Credits | 39 |
Major Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| ANSC 223 | Introduction to Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| ANSC 235 | Equine Evaluation | 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 480 | Equine Industry and Production Systems | 3 |
| ANSC 478 | Research and Issues in Animal Agriculture | 3 |
| ANSC 393 | Undergraduate Research | 2 |
| or ANSC 396 | Field Experience |
| ANSC/ZOO 463 | Physiology of Reproduction | 3 |
| ANSC/ZOO 463L | Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory | 1 |
| RNG 136 | Introduction to Range Management | 3 |
| or PLSC 320 | Principles of Forage Production |
| | 6 |
| AGEC 242 | Introduction to Agricultural Management | 3 |
| AGEC 244 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 |
| AGRI 189 | Skills for Academic Success 1 | 1 |
| 1 |
| Agriculture Orientation | |
| Animal Science Orientation | |
| Introduction to the Veterinary Profession | |
| ANSC 370 | Fundamentals/Animal Disease | 3 |
| BIOC 260 | Elements of Biochemistry | 4 |
BIOL 111
& 111L | Concepts of Biology
and Concepts of Biology Lab | 4 |
or BIOL 150
& 150L | General Biology I
and General Biology I Laboratory |
CHEM 117
& 117L | Chemical Concepts and Applications
and Chem Concepts and Applications Lab (May satisfy general education category S) | 4 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics (May satisfy general education category B) | 3 |
| 3 |
| College Algebra | |
| Trigonometry | |
| Precalculus | |
| Applied Calculus I | |
MICR 202
& 202L | Introductory Microbiology
and Introductory Microbiology Lab (May satisfy general education category S) | 3 |
| PLSC 110 | World Food Crops (May satisfy general education category S) | 3 |
| PLSC 315 | Genetics (May satisfy general education category S) | 3 |
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics (May satisfy general education category R) | 3 |
| VETS 135 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 82 |
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
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| 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 |
| Equine Evaluation | |
| Domestic Animal Behavior and Management | |
| Animal Genetics | |
| Equine Genetics |
| Intermediate Horsemanship | |
| Colts in Training | |
| 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.
