Degree offered: B.A. or B.S.

A major in Equine Studies consists of the following 32-34 hours:

EQS 201     Introduction to Equine Studies (3 hours)
EQS 232     Equine Management (3 hours)
EQS331     Equine Disease Management (3 hours)
EQS 333    Equine Nutrition (3 hours)
EQS 400     Seminar (1-3 hours)
EQS 402     Small Business Management (3 hours)
EQS 431     Principles of Light Horse Training (3 hours)
EQS 432     Rider Instructor Training - Beginning (1 hour)
EQS 471     Internship (3 hours)
EQS               Riding Classes (3 hours)
BIO 310     Parasitology (3 hours)
PSY 402     Exceptional Children (3 hours)

Equine Studies majors are required to take BUS 101, Principles of Macroeconomics, BIO 104, Principles of Biology, and PSY 201, General Psychology.

A minor in Equine Science gives students an advantage when applying for a career in the equestrian industry or when applying to vet school. Judson is the only school in Alabama where students can earn a minor in Equine Science, which gives them a decided advantage. In addition to the pre-professional courses, students may choose one or both disciplines of riding (Hunt Seat and/or Western Seat). Because emphasis will be on safe handling and rider safety, a grade of "B" or higher in the previous riding class is required before promotion to the next level of riding. Students in the equestrian program also have the opportunity to compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and represent Judson. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in EQS 209 or above and meet all other qualifications and abide by all team rules.

The minor in Equine Studies consists of the following 19 hours:

     A.     EQS 201 Introduction to Equine Studies (3 hours)
             EQS 232 Equine Management (3 hours)
             EQS 331 Equine Disease Management (3 hours)
             EQS 431 Principles of Light Horse Training (3 hours)
             EQS 432 Rider Instructor Training-Beginning (1 hour)
             EQS       Riding (3 hours)

The minor in Equine Science consists of the following 19 hours:

     A.    EQS 232         Equine Management (3 hours)
            EQS/BIO 331  Equine Disease Management (3 hours) 
            EQS 333         Equine Nutrition (3 hours) 
            EQS 431         Principles of Light Horse Training (3 hours)
            EQS 432         Riding Instructor Training - Beginning (1 hour)
            EQS 433         Riding Instructor Training - Intermediate (1 hour)
            EQS 434         Riding Instructor Training - Advanced (1 hour)
     B.    EQS                Six (6) hours of riding
          

Equine Facilitated Mental Health Concentration

A student interested in pursuing a concentration in Equine Therapy may do so as part of a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (BS) or, when available, as part of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program.  Students wishing to become a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Registered Instructor will have the opportunity to perform volunteer work and to complete a Therapeutic Horsemanship Internship at an NARHA Premier Accredited Center in the Birmingham or Montgomery area.

For a concentration in Equine Therapy, in addition to the core requirements of the student's major field of study, the following academic course work is recommended:

             BIO205 Human Anatomy
             HPE214 First Aid & CPR
             EQS232 Equine Management
             EQS311 Animal Partnership
             EQS431 Principles of Light Horse Training
             EQS432 Riding Instructor Training - Beginning
             PSY204 Human Growth & Development
             PSY402 Exceptional Children