Equine Science (Degree)
Gainesville Campus
The Equine Program is designed to give students hands-on experience, real industry application, and a well-rounded curriculum that includes science, business, riding, and training. Located in the heart of horse country, students not only work within the program but directly with many of the outstanding professionals and facilities in the area thereby gaining important work experience and contacts within the industry. The diverse student population encompasses individuals from many levels of experience, disciplines, and background including international students that come to study in the program.
Important Notice: Students should also note that this is a very rigorous program that requires a large amount of time, significant class loads, and extra work experiences out side of class.
Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 72 semester hours is required for graduation with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Degree Requirements
First Year - First Semester
| ENGL 1301 | COMPOSITION I | 3 credit hours |
| | EQUESTRIAN I REQUIREMENT | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1411 | EQUINE SCIENCE I (HORSE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT) | 4 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1305 | EQUINE ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT | 3 credit hours |
| AGRI 1309 | COMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE | 3 credit hours |
First Year - Second Semester
| AGEQ 1315 | HORSE EVALUATION I | 3 credit hours |
| | AGRICULTURAL COURSE | 3 credit hours |
| | EQUESTRIAN II REQUIREMENT | 3 credit hours |
| | INSTITUTIONAL CORE REQUIREMENT | 3 credit hours |
| | HUMANITIES-FINE ART | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2311 | EQUINE SCIENCE II (ADVANCED HORSE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT) | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Agricultural Course: Choose one from: Ag. Economics or Ranch Business
Equestrian II Requirement: AGEQ 2339 or AGEQ 2359 or AGEQ 1471
Institutional Core Requirement: Choose one course from the Core Curriculum in either GOVT, HIST or Social & Behavioral Sciences
Humanities/Fine Art: Choose one course from the Core Curriculum from Humanities or Visual & Performing Arts
First Year - Third Semester
| | AGRICULTURE MECHANICS | 3 credit hours |
| | CORE COLLEGE MATH | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1401 | EQUINE BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING I | 4 credit hours |
| | NATURAL SCIENCE | 4 credit hours |
| AGAH 1397 | AGRICULTURAL SPANISH | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Agriculture Mechanics: Choose one from: Ag. Power Units, Ag. Construction or Farm and Ranch Shop Skills
Core College Math: Choose one course from the Core Curriculum in Mathematics
Equine Elective: Choose one from: AGEQ1271, AGEQ1291, AGEQ1322, AGEQ1371, AGEQ1391, AGEQ2215, AGEQ2401
Natural Science: Choose one course from the Core Curriculum in Natural Science
First Year - Fourth Semester
| AGRI 1419 | INTRODUCTORY ANIMAL SCIENCE | 4 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1450 | EQUINE REPRODUCTION | 4 credit hours |
| SPCH 1315 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2310 | EQUINE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2386 | INTERNSHIP - EQUINE SCIENCE | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Equine Elective: Choose one from: AGEQ1271, AGEQ1291, AGEQ1322, AGEQ1370, AGEQ1371, AGEQ1391, AGEQ2215, AGEQ2401
Total Credit Hours: 52
*AGEQ2386 will constitute the capstone experience.