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 GT Pathways  approved GT-CO3 course 3 Credits ^

Mathematics (must be gtPathways approved)

Choose one of the following

• MAT 1340 - College Algebra 4 Credits ^

• OR

• MAT 1400 - Survey of Calculus 4 Credits ^

• Or higher level Calculus

Arts & Humanities (must be gtPathways approved)

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

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

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

Social & Behavioral Science

• AGE 1102 - Agriculture Economics 3 Credits ^

• OR

• ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits

•  

• AGR 2160 - World Interdependence-Population and Food 3 Credits ^

Natural & Physical Science

• BIO 1111 - GenBio I: Molecular & Cellular Biology w/Lab 5 Credits ^ AND

•  

• CHE 1011 - Introduction to Chemistry I w/Lab 5 Credits ^

• OR

• CHE 1007 - Fundamentals of General Chemistry w/Lab 5 Credits

• OR

• CHE 1111 - General College Chemistry I w/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

• OR

• ASC 2150 - Live Animal/Carcass Evaluation 3 Credits

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 3 Credits ^

Electives

• ASC 1043 - Elementary Western Equitation 2 Credits
• ASC 2043 - Intermediate Western Equitation 2 Credits
• EQT 1040 - Ranch Horse Versatility I 3 Credits
• EQT 2040 - Ranch Horse Versatility 3 Credits
• ACC 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 Credits
• ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits ^
• AGB 2028 - Agri-Business Management 3 Credits

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

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/sites/highered/files/documents/EQUINE%20SCIENCE%20STAA%20REVISED%20JULY%202023.pdf