Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies with a Concentration in Science
Program Description
The Equine Studies program at Midway University seeks to prepare students to enter the equine industry. Students have opportunities to work with a variety of horses and to perform multiple tasks in a farm setting, thereby learning basic horse handling techniques as well as barn and farm management principles and practices. Through academic preparation in theories and methods, students acquire the basis on which to make decisions affecting horse care; and through more focused knowledge in science, horse rehabilitation, farm management, and business practices, students prepare for graduate school or for entry-level positions in their choice of professions within the equine industry. Students will also have opportunities to apply the knowledge gained in class through application on the University’s farm.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a degree in equine studies will be able to:
- Implement and assess safe, ethical, and sustainable equine management practices utilizing emerging technologies related to the global equine industry.
- Demonstrate awareness of the diversity of the equine industry, and acceptance of this diversity.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge, skills, and work ethic required to be a competent member of the equine industry.
- Utilize knowledge of equine anatomy and physiology to make equine management decisions.
- Communicate effectively with members of the equine industry.
Students must complete a minimum of 21 hours of courses which meet the prerequisite requirements for graduate studies in veterinary or animal sciences at the universities of interest. These are typically courses from the sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Mathematics, and select Equine Studies courses. Students are encouraged to use additional courses in these areas to complete the elective requirements.
Courses
Major Course Requirements
eqs-109 - Equine Farm Operations I - 3 hours
eqs-110 - Farm Operations Practicum I - 2 hours
eqs-111 - Equine Farm Operations II - 3 hours
eqs-112 - Farm Operations Practicum II - 2 hours
eqs-165 - Introduction to Equine Studies - 3 hours
eqs-214 - Equine Healthcare Management - 3 hours
eqs-215 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology - 3 hours
eqs-216 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory - 1 hours
eqs-251 - Intro to Equine Nutrition - 3 hours
eng-380 - Writing in the Disciplines - 3 hours
eqs-395 - Equine Internship - 3 hours
eqs-492 - Equine Studies Capstone - 3 hours
eqs-495 - Equine Senior Seminar - 1 hours
Choose one additional course from among the following:
eqs-318 - Equine Behavior - 3 hours
eqs-411 - Animal Ethics, Welfare, Rights, and Law - 3 hours
Concentration in Science (minimum 21 hours required)
bio-225 - Microbiology - 3 hours
bio-226 - Microbiology Laboratory - 1 hours
bio-241 - Cell Biology - 3 hours
bio-321 - Histology Laboratory - 2 hours
bio-325 - Genetics and Molecular Biology - 3 hours
bio-326 - Immunology - 3 hours
bio-327 - Immunology Laboratory - 1 hours
bio-328 - Genetics and Molecular Biology Laboratory - 1 hours
chm-330 - Organic Chemistry I - 3 hours
chm-331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 hours
chm-335 - Organic Chemistry II - 3 hours
chm-336 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II - 1 hours
chm-420 - Biochemistry - 3 hours
chm-421 - Biochemistry Laboratory - 1 hours
eqs-325 - Equine and Comparative Anatomy and Physiology - 3 hours
General Education Hours - 40
Elective Hours - 24
Total Hours to Complete - 120