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EQUINE-FACILITATED MENTAL HEALTH

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A student interested in pursuing an Emphasis in Equine-Facilitated Mental Health may do so as part of a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (B.S.) or, when available, as part of the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree program. Students wishing to become a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH – previously NARHA) Registered Instructor will have the opportunity to perform volunteer work and to complete a Therapeutic Horsemanship Internship at a PATH Premier Accredited Center in the Birmingham or Montgomery area.

For an emphasis in Equine-Facilitated Mental Health, in addition to the core requirements of the student’s major field of study, the following academic course work is recommended:

BIO 205 Human Anatomy (4 hours)
HPE 214 First Aid & CPR (2 hours)
EQS 232 Equine Management (3 hours)
EQS 311 Animal Partnership (3 hours)
EQS 431 Principles of Light Horse Training (3 hours)
EQS 432 Riding Instructor Training – Beginning (1 hour)

PSY 204 Human Growth & Development (3 hours)
PSY 402 Exceptional Children (3 hours)

 



 


 

 

 


 

 


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