Equine Science Track

The equine science track 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 track does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.

Additional hours of approved courses are needed to complete MSU's General Education program. These should be selected in consultation with an equine science advisor.

Program Requirements

General Education

CHEM 101 or 111(choose one)

4

MATH 131, 135, or higher(choose one)

3-4

AGR 499CSenior Seminar in Agriculture

3

Total Credit Hours:37

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Area Requirements

For the equine science track, the student must complete the agricultural sciences core. Where choices exist, the following core courses must be taken:

Agricultural Sciences Core

AGR 101Orientation to Agriculture

1

AGR 102Agricultural Experience

1

AGR 133Introduction to Animal Science

3

 

AGR 180Introduction to Field Crops

3

or

AGR 143Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock

3

 

AGR 204Agricultural Economics

3

 

AGR 215Horticultural Science

3

or

AGR 233Animal Diseases and Parasites

3

 

AGR 251Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics

3

or

AGR 243Equine Health and Disease

3

 

AGR 261Information Acquisition and Analysis

3

 

AGR 300Pest Management

3

or

AGR 316Feeds and Feeding

3

 

AGR 301Farm Management

3

AGR 307Soils

4

AGR 402, 339, or 439Advanced Agriculture Experience/Cooperative Education

2

 

CHEM 201Survey of Organic Chemistry

4

or

CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

4

Total Credit Hours:36

Students may apply no more than 11 credit hours from AGR 235, AGR 402, AGR 476 or cooperative education courses that will count as credit toward a degree.

Equine Sciences Track Requirements

Complete the following six hours:
AGR 222Livestock Evaluation

3

AGR 342Horse Production

3

Choose 18 hours from the following:
AGR 245Horseshoeing

3

AGR 306Principles of Epidemiology in Agriculture

3

AGR 329Advanced Stockseat Horsemanship

3

AGR 330Livestock Improvement

3

AGR 332Advanced Saddle Seat Horsemanship

3

AGR 333Advanced Hunt Seat Horsemanship

3

AGR 335Equitation Teaching

3

AGR 338Livestock Judging

3

AGR 380Equine Management

3

AGR 415Animal Nutrition

3

AGR 444Animal Health and Therapeutics

3

AGR 480Equine Breeding and Reproduction

3

Total Credit Hours:24

General Electives

An additional 23 hours of electives must be completed; these may be chosen after consultation with the advisor.

Total Credit Hours:23

Total Credit Hours: 120