Equine Science, A.S.

Written Communication (must be gtPathways approved)

• ENG 1021 - English Composition I 3 Credits ^ AND
• ENG 1022 - English Composition II 3 Credits ^

• OR

• ENG 1022 - English Composition II  3 Credits ^ AND
• a Guaranteed Transfer CO3 course 3 Credits ^

Mathematics (must be gtPathways approved)

Choose one of the following

• MAT 1340 - College Algebra 4 Credits ^
• Survey of Calculus ^
• Higher Calculus

Arts & Humanities (must be gtPathways approved)

• Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT- AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) ^

History (must be gtPathways approved) (Choose 1 Course)

• One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1) ^

Social & Behavioral Science

• AGE 1102 - Agriculture Economics 3 Credits ^

• OR

• ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits ^ AND
• AGR 2160 - World Interdependence-Population and Food 3 Credits ^

Natural & Physical Science

• BIO 1111 - General College Biology I with Lab 5 Credits ^ AND
• CHE 1011 - Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab 5 Credits ^

• OR

• CHE 1111 - General College Chemistry I with Lab 5 Credits ^

Additional Required Courses **

• ASC 2130 - Farm Animal Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credits
• COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
• MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits
• ASC 1102 - Introduction to Equine Science 4 Credits

Animal Equine/Science Elective (Choose one course)

• ASC 2188 - Livestock Practicum 2 Credits
• ASC 2105 - Live Animal and Carcas Evaluation

Specialized Course Requirements - minimum of 6 Credits

Credits cannot meet both this requirement and any above requirement.

• CIS 1018 - Introduction to Pc Applications 3 Credits
• AGE 2105 - Farm and Ranch Management 3 Credits
• AGE 2108 - Agriculture Finance 3 Credits
• AGE 2110 - Agriculture Marketing 3 Credits
• ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I 4 Credits
• ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits

Electives

• ASC 1043
• ASC 2043
• EQT 1040 - Ranch Horse Versatility I 3 Credits
• EQT 2040
• ACC 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 Credits
• ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits
• AGB 2028

Total Required Credits: 60

gtPathways courses are indicated with ^
*This program is financial aid eligible.

*AGR 2160  fulfills CSU’s Global and Cultural Awareness requirement (AUCC 3E).

**All Animal/Equine Science courses require a ‘C’ or better in order to ensure successful progression in the major

***Courses are directly equivalent to a CSU Equine Science degree requirement

****Courses will fulfill CSU Business Electives

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