Equine Science and Management - BS

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences

About This Degree:

The Equine Science and Management degree program offers a unique combination of lecture and hands-on educational experiences. Students will learn about foundational animal science and topics specific to horses.

For more information about Animal, Dairy, & Veterinary Sciences, see the website.
If you are a new/entering student, we strongly recommend reviewing the four-year plan found at the bottom of this page.
Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor, Caisa Shoop, caisa.shoop@usu.edu, 435-797-4275.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) .

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken at USU: 30
Credits of upper-division courses required for the major taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements for This Program

New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.75 GPA

Additional Information

Contact Caisa Shoop at caisa.shoop@usu.edu, 435-797-4275 or https://studentappts.usu.edu/ramonline/BookAppt?AG=291 for advising.

Program Requirements:

Attain a grade point average of at least 2.50 in all ADVS courses.
ADVS courses required for the major may be repeated only once to improve a grade.
Courses required for the major may not be taken for a pass/fail grade, except for courses that are only offered as pass/fail.
To graduate with a degree in this major, students must attain a GPA of at least 2.25 for all required courses for the major.

Equine Science and Management - BS

Required Courses (80 credits)

ADVS 1050 - Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Science Academic and Career Orientation I 1 credit(s)
ADVS 1060 - Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Academic and Career Orientation II 1 credit(s)
ADVS 1110 - Introduction to Animal Science (BLS) 3 credit(s)
ADVS 1200 - Basic Horsemanship Skills 3 credit(s)
Choose one of the following:
ADVS 1600 - Riding Fundamentals I 3 credit(s) or
ADVS 2400 - Riding Fundamentals II - Intermediate 3 credit(s) or
ADVS 2800 - Riding Fundamentals for Instructors 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2190 - Horse Production Practices 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals 4 credit(s)
ADVS 2300 - Horse Health Care 2 credit(s)
ADVS 2500 - Feeds and Feeding 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3000 - Animal Health and Hygiene 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3100 - Equine Evaluation and Judging 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3300 - Equine Lower Limb Form and Function 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 3 credit(s)
ADVS 4200 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation (CI) 4 credit(s)
ADVS 4270 - Internship in Equine Industry 1-12 credit(s) (3 credits minimum required)
ADVS 4560 - Principles of Animal Genetics and Breeding (QI) 3 credit(s)
ADVS 4920 - Undergraduate Seminar (CI) 2 credit(s)
ADVS 5190 - Equine Business Management 2 credit(s)
APEC 2120 - Small Firm Accounting Basics 3 credit(s)
APEC 2310 - Small Firm Management 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1610 - Biology I 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1615 - Biology I Laboratory 1 credit(s)
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1625 - Biology II Laboratory 1 credit(s)
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s)
STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s)

Directed Electives (9 credits)

Choose at least 9 credits from the following:

ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2100 - Weanling Behavior and Handling 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2150 - Yearling Fitting and Sales Preparation 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2400 - Riding Fundamentals II - Intermediate 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2600 - Riding Fundamentals II–Western 2 credit(s)
ADVS 2800 - Riding Fundamentals for Instructors 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3150 - Principles of Equine-Assisted Services 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3300 - Equine Lower Limb Form and Function 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3600 - Equine Behavior and Training 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3610 - Training and Conditioning of the Lesson Horse 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3750 - Equine Behavior and Training II 3 credit(s)
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5860 - Poisonous Range Plants Affecting Livestock 3 credit(s)
APEC 1400 - Introduction to Agriculture Policy (BSS) 3 credit(s)
APEC 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 credit(s)
APEC 2500 - Commodity Futures and Options Trading and Analysis 3 credit(s)
APEC 2830 - Agribusiness Sales and Marketing 3 credit(s)
APEC 3010 - Agricultural Economics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3600 - Management of Agriculture Machinery Systems (QI) 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2050 - Business Law 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2320 - Small Business Management - CTE (HR) 3 credit(s)
DATA 2100 - Data and Information in Business 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3110 - Managing Organizations and People (DSS) 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3510 - New Venture Creation 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3530 - New Venture Marketing 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3540 - New Venture Finance 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3580 - New Venture Execution 3 credit(s)
PSC 2010 - Soils, Waters, and the Environment (BPS) 3 credit(s)
PSC 4320 - Forage Production and Pasture Management 3 credit(s)
WILD 4000 - Principles of Rangeland Management 3 credit(s)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your  Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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