Equine Studies Major (A.A.S.)

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Major code AA5017

Ohio University–Southern offers a two-year program leading to the Associate in Applied Science in equine studies. The program is designed for students who seek enjoyment and/or employment as trained professionals in the horse industry. Positions you may be prepared to pursue upon graduation will vary with the elective equine courses you choose. Possible areas of employment are stable manager, farm manager, riding instructor, equine secretary or records manager, equine sales and marketing agent, horse trainer or assistant trainer, equine journalist, horse show or event manager, horse show judge, national breed association representative, and equine photographer or artist. For additional information, contact the equine studies program coordinator.

Technical Associate Degree Requirements

The minimum requirement for the Associate in Applied Business (A.A.B.) or the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is the completion of 96 credits with a 2.0 accumulative GPA upon graduation. A maximum of 24 credits earned through the Experiential Learning Program may be applied to any technical associate degree. You must earn at least 30 quarter hours of resident credit at Ohio University; if you complete fewer than 60 quarter hours of Ohio University credit, you must earn at least 8 of your final 15 hours as resident credit. You also must meet Ohio University general education requirements for associate degrees. (See “Associate’s Degrees” the University College section)

To earn a technical associate degree, you must complete an Application for Update of Program(s), available from any college office or regional campus student services office.

Technical Requirements: 37–50 hours

Complete the following, as well as 3-6 hours of electives, with a grade of C (2.0) or better:

EQU 101 - Introduction to Equine Studies Credit Hours: 4
EQU 110 - Equine Nutrition Credit Hours: 4
EQU 120 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 4
EQU 125 - Equine First Aid and Preventive Medicine Credit Hours: 5
EQU 130 - Equine Evaluation and Selection Credit Hours: 3
EQU 200 - Equine Reproduction Credit Hours: 4
EQU 215 - Equine Business Management Credit Hours: 4
EQU 220 - Farm and Stable Management Credit Hours: 4
EQU 290 - Equine Field Experience Credit Hours: 1 to 6
EQU 295 - Equine Internship Credit Hours: 1 to 6

Select five of the following courses (at least two seats): 5 hours

Note: A $50 horse usage fee will be assessed for each riding course.

PED 166 - Horseback Saddle Seat I * Credit Hours: 1
PED 167 - Horseback Saddle Seat II * Credit Hours: 1
PED 168 - Horseback Saddle Seat III * Credit Hours: 1
PED 170 - Horseback Hunt Seat I * Credit Hours: 1
PED 171 - Horseback Hunt Seat II * Credit Hours: 1
PED 172 - Horseback Hunt Seat III * Credit Hours: 1
PED 173 - Horseback Hunt Seat IV * Credit Hours: 1
PED 174 - Horseback West I * Credit Hours: 1
PED 175 - Horseback West II * Credit Hours: 1
PED 176 - Horseback West III * Credit Hours: 1
PED 177 - Horseback West IV * Credit Hours: 1
PED 178 - Horseback Jumping I * Credit Hours: 1
PED 179 - Horseback Jumping II * Credit Hours: 1
PED 180 - Horseback Saddle Seat IV * Credit Hours: 1
PED 194 - Horseback Trail Riding* Credit Hours: 1

General Requirements: 49 hours

Complete the following with a grade of C (2.0) or better: