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 60 semester hours is required for graduation with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Degree Requirements
First Year - First Semester
| ENGL XXXX | COMMUNICATIONS CORE | 3 credit hours |
| | OR | |
| SPCH XXXX | COMMUNICATIONS CORE | 3 credit hours |
| | EQUESTRIAN I REQUIREMENT | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1411 | EQUINE SCIENCE I (HORSE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT) | 4 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1205 | EQUINE ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT | 2 credit hours |
| AGRI 1309 | COMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
- Choose one from: ENGL1301 or SPCH1315 or SPCH1321
- Equestrian I Requirement: AGEQ1319, or AGEQ1300 or AGE1370
- Choose one from AGAH1397 or AGRI2317 or AGMG2301
- Equestrian II Requirement: AGEQ2339 or AGEQ2359 or AGEQ1371 or AGEQ2370
- Choose one course from the Core Curriculum Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Choose one from AGRI2301 or AGRI2303
- Choose one course from the Core Curriculum in Mathematics
- Choose one course from the Core Curriculum in Life and Physical Sciences
- Choose one course from the Core Curriculum for either Language, Philosophy and Culture OR Creative Arts
First Year - Second Semester
| AGEQ 1315 | HORSE EVALUATION I | 3 credit hours |
| | AGRICULTURAL COURSE | 3 credit hours |
| | EQUESTRIAN II REQUIREMENT | 3 credit hours |
| | SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2311 | EQUINE SCIENCE II (ADVANCED HORSE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT) | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
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 |
| | LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES | 4 credit hours |
| | LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE ELECTIVE | 3 credit hours |
| | OR | |
| | CREATIVE ARTS ELECTIVE | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
First Year - Fourth Semester
| AGRI 1419 | INTRODUCTORY ANIMAL SCIENCE | 4 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1350 | EQUINE REPRODUCTION | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2310 | EQUINE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2386 | INTERNSHIP - EQUINE SCIENCE | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
*AGEQ2386 will constitute the capstone experience.