Equine Science Option
The Equine Science Option is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in the equine industry and/or admission to a graduate program in Equine Science. As the admission requirements for each graduate program varies, it is essential to work closely with an Equine Science advisor to assure that the appropriate courses are taken. Completion of this degree option does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.
Summary of degree requirements:
General Education |
46 |
Agricultural Science Core |
33 |
Equine Science Option |
24 |
Supplemental Courses |
26 |
Total Hours |
12 |
General Education |
46 |
Note: Since AGR 499C is counted in the core hours, it is not included in the general education total hours.
The following general education courses are required by the Equine Science option.
Required General Education hours (Seven hours)
AGR 204 — World Food |
3 |
CHEM 101 — Survey of Chemistry |
4 |
Elective General Education hours |
39 |
An additional 39 hours of approved courses are needed to complete MSU's General Education program. These should be selected in consultation with an Equine Science Advisor.
Core Requirements |
33 |
For the Equine Science option, the student must complete the Agricultural Sciences core. Where choices exist, the following core courses must be taken:
AGR 143 — Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock, or |
|
VET 108 — Veterinary Clinical Anatomy |
3 |
AGR 233 — Animal Diseases and Parasites |
3 |
AGR 243 — Equine Health and Disease |
3 |
AGR 316 — Feeds and Feeding |
3 |
CHEM 201 — Survey of Organic Chemistry |
4 |
Equine Science Option Requirements |
24 |
For the Equine Science option, the student must complete six hours of option requirements, and 18 hours of option electives.
Option Requirements |
6 |
AGR 222 — Livestock Evaluation |
3 |
AGR 342 — Horse Production |
3 |
Option Electives |
18 |
AGR 245 — Horseshoeing |
3 |
AGR 329 — Advanced Stock Seat Horsemanship |
3 |
AGR 330 — Livestock Improvement |
3 |
AGR 332 — Advanced Saddle Seat Horsemanship |
3 |
AGR 333 — Advanced Hunt Seat Horsemanship |
3 |
AGR 335 — Equitation Teaching |
3 |
AGR 338 — Livestock Judging |
3 |
AGR 380 — Equine Management |
3 |
AGR 480 — Equine Breeding and Reproduction |
3 |
AGR 415 — Animal Nutrition |
3 |
Equine Science Supplemental Courses |
26 |
For the Equine Science Option, the student must complete 26 hours of supplemental courses in consultation with their Equine Science Advisor.