The Equine Science Minor is designed for students who wish to supplement their academic major with studies in equine science.
Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 22 credits, at least 6 of which must be at the 400 level. A grade of C or better must be obtained in each course in order to complete the minor. The core of prescribed courses develops a foundation in the basic discipline of animal science and equine science. Additional courses may be selected by the student to emphasize other special areas of interest.
Prescribed Courses
All must be taken.
- ANSC 107 (3) FA/SP Introduction to Equine Science and Industry
- ANSC 201 (4) FA/SP Animal Science
- ANSC 217 (2) FA/SP Introduction to Horse Judging
- ANSC 327 (4) FA Horse Production and Management
Additional Courses
Take 3 credits.
- ANSC 437 (3) FA* Equine Facilitated Therapy
- ANSC 447 (3) FA Equine Exercise Physiology
- ANSC 457 (3) FA Equine Reproduction and Breeding Farm Management
- ANSC 467 (3)** SP Equine Nutrition and Feeding
Take 6-7 credits of which 3 or more must be at the 400 level. Cannot be used elsewhere in minor.
- ANSC 117 (2) SP Equine Marketing
- ANSC 317 (3) SP Horse Handling and Training
- ANSC 415 (3) SP Companion Animal Behavior
- ANSC 418 (3) FA Nutrient Management in Agricultural Systems
- ANSC 419 (3) FA Applied Animal Welfare
- ANSC 420 (4) SP Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology
- ANSC 423 (3) SP Comparative Physiology of Domestic Animals
- ANSC 427 (3) SP Milk Secretion
- ANSC 431 (4) FA Physiology of Animal Reproduction
- ANSC 437 (3) FA* Equine Facilitated Therapy
- ANSC 447 (3) FA Equine Exercise Physiology
- ANSC 457 (3) FA Equine Reproduction and Breeding Farm Management
- ANSC 467 (3)** SP Equine Nutrition and Feeding
- AGRO 423 (3) FA Forage Crop Management
- VBSC 403 (3) FA Principles of Animal Disease
*offered in even numbered years
**Writing Across the Curriculum designation
Preparing for an Equine Science Minor
Once you have completed 29.1 credits or have entered a major, you are eligible to enroll in the Equine Science minor. This information is intended to answer your questions related to things to do and courses you might take while you are waiting to get to this point. Remember, as you proceed, that you must achieve a minimum grade of a C for all courses in the minor.
Semester 1
Courses to Take
- ANSC 107 (FA/SP)
Things to Do
- Email Ann Macrina (alm106@psu.edu) and ask to be added to the Canvas Equine Minor Group as a pre-minor
- Consider finding a club or activity you enjoy. Equine-related choices include:
- Block and Bridle Equine Committee
- Collegiate Horsemen's Association at Penn State
- Penn State Equine Research Team
- Penn State Equestrian Team
- Penn State Dressage Team
- Penn State Western Team
Semester 2
Things to Do
- Continue your club/activity
- Check the Canvas site for possible internships or summer job ideas, but also look on your own
Semester 3 or 4
Courses to Take
- ANSC 201 (FA/SP) - pre-requisite for ANSC 327
Things to Do
- Become a committee chair or officer in your club/activity
Semester 4
Courses to Take
- Catch up on any courses not previously taken
Procedure for Enrollment
Students enroll in the minor in Lion PATH after completing at least 29.1 credits or after being accepted into a major. For additional information, please contact the Program Coordinator, Ann Macrina, 322 Ag Sc In Building, University Park, PA 16802, (814) 863-4202, alm106@psu.edu.
