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
Life Span Development
Prenatal, Infant and Toddler Development
Child Development
Adolescent Development
Adult Development and Aging
Introduction To Behavior Modification
Psychological Aspects of Drug Use and Abuse
Social Interaction
Developmental Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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.