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
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
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:
Choose 18 hours from the following:
| AGR 245 | Horseshoeing | 3 |
| AGR 306 | Principles of Epidemiology in Agriculture | 3 |
| AGR 329 | Advanced Stockseat Horsemanship | 3 |
| AGR 330 | Livestock Improvement | 3 |
| AGR 332 | Advanced Saddle Seat Horsemanship | 3 |
| AGR 333 | Advanced Hunt Seat Horsemanship | 3 |
| AGR 335 | Equitation Teaching | 3 |
| AGR 338 | Livestock Judging | 3 |
| AGR 380 | Equine Management | 3 |
| AGR 415 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AGR 444 | Animal Health and Therapeutics | 3 |
| AGR 480 | Equine 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: 120