Equine Studies Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Carmen Paulson, Senior Lecturer
Department of Animal Science
Animal Science Complex 110
605-688-5434

Program Information

The Equine Studies minor is designed for students from all majors who wish to supplement their academic major with studies in equine science, management, and industry trends.

Requirements for Equine Studies Minor: 18 Credits

AS 104 - Introduction to Horse Management Credits: 2
AS 104L - Introduction to Horse Management Lab Credits: 1
AS 105 - Horsemanship Credits: 1
or AS 211 - Equine Training Credits: 1
AS 213 - Equine Health and Diseases Credits: 3
AS 218 - Survey of Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
or AS 319 - Livestock Feeds and Feeding Credits: 2
and AS 319L - Livestock Feeds and Feeding Lab Credits: 1
AS 370 - Stable Management Credits: 3
or AS 376 - Performance Horse Management Credits: 3
or AS 476 - Horse Production Credits: 2
and AS 476L - Horse Production Lab Credits: 1
AS 491 - Independent Study (COM) Credits: 1-3 (1 credit required)
or AS 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-12 (1 credit required)
or AS 498 - Research (COM) Credits: 1-3 (1 credit required)

Select from the following

Select 4 credits from the following (cannot duplicate course credits used above). Credits: 4