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 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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (C) | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (R) † | 3 | |
| Science and Technology (S) † | 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (A) † | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) † | 6 | |
| Wellness (W) † | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D) *† | ||
| Global Perspectives (G) *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| * | May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category. |
| † | May be satisfied with courses required in the major. Review major requirements to determine if a specific upper division writing course is required. |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses for Equine Science | ||
| 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 | |
| ANSC | Electives | 6 |
| Supporting Courses | ||
| AGEC 242 | Introduction to Agricultural Management | 3 |
| AGEC 244 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 |
| AGRI 189 | Skills for Academic Success 1 | 1 |
| Select one of the following (Not required for students transferring in 24 or more credits): | 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 |
| Select one of the following: | 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 | |
| 1 | AGRI189 is only required for first-time, first-year students--A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a college course as a college student. Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their major are not required to take AGRI 189. |
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Equine Evaluation | ||
| Domestic Animal Behavior and Management | ||
| Animal Genetics | ||
or ANSC 358 | 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.
Certificate Requirements
Equine Science Certificate
Certificate Requirements
Required Credits: 16
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| 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 |
| AGEC 242 | Introduction to Agricultural Management | 3 |
| ANSC 360 | Equine Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 361 | Intermediate Horsemanship | 1 |
| ANSC 364 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
