Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies

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Minor Requirements

Minor: Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies

Required Credits: 18

Required Courses
ANSC 210Introduction to Therapeutic Horsemanship3
ANSC 260LEquine Care and Management Practicum1
ANSC 260Introduction to Equine Studies2
ANSC 261Basic Equitation & Horsemanship1
ANSC 361Intermediate Horsemanship1
ANSC 310Principles of Equine Assisted Services Lab3
ANSC 410Therapeutic Horsemanship Teaching Practicum1
Electives: Select 6 credits from the following (Please note some courses below require a prerequisite that may not be listed):6
HDFS 230
Life Span Development
HDFS 320
Prenatal, Infant and Toddler Development
HDFS 330
Child Development
HDFS 340
Adolescent Development
HDFS 360
Adult Development and Aging
PSYC 211
Introduction To Behavior Modification
PSYC 212
Psychological Aspects of Drug Use and Abuse
PSYC 214
Social Interaction
PSYC 250
Developmental Psychology
PSYC 270
Abnormal Psychology
BIOL 220
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 221
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
First Aid & CPR Certification *0
American Heart Association or American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification
Total Credits18
*

Students must earn their First Aid and CPR certification and present their current cards to the department of Animal Science for verification of this certification. Once verified by the department, the department will submit a waiver form to the Office of Registration and Records as proof of certification completion.

Minor Requirements and Notes:                                                                   

  • A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
  • Students must earn a 2.0 minimum GPA for the minor requirements.