Horse Science
Anyone with a little "horse sense" will tell you this program
is the start of a rewarding career. You'll tackle relevant topics while
you build a foundation for further studies at The Ohio State University.
This degree will transfer as an equine minor when you complete a bachelor's
degree such as animal sciences, agricultural economics, ag education,
ag communications, or journalism. Courses in this Associate of Science
program include:
• Advanced Horsemanship and Equitation
• Feeding and Nutrition of Horses
• Horse Management
• Saddle Horse Training
It's not all book work, though, expect a lot of time in the stable and
in the saddle, too!
Understanding the Associate of Science degree
The Associate of Science degree is sometimes referred to as the "transfer
program." Students who plan to transfer to the Columbus campus
of The Ohio State University upon completion of the associate's degree
may find this degree option at Ohio State ATI to be preferable.
What is Horse Science?
Students who pursue the Associate of Science option complete half of
the requirements for a bachelor's degree in agriculture at Ohio State's
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. This degree
also includes the "transfer module," a common set of general
courses that apply to other bachelor's degree programs in Ohio.
Horse science majors pursue an Associate of Science degree which enables
them to gain hands-on experience while completing an equine minor prior
to enrolling in a Bachelor of Science degree program at The Ohio State
University.
Students who complete an Associate of Science degree in horse science
transfer a completed minor to the Columbus campus and must then select
a major other than animal sciences. Suggested majors include agricultural
economics, agricultural education, agricultural communication, or journalism.
(The Columbus campus does not offer an equine major.)
This degree also includes the transfer module, a common set of general
education courses which apply to other bachelor's degree programs in
Ohio.
Students who are not planning to ultimately pursue a bachelor's degree
might be interested instead in our Horse Production
and Management Associate of Applied Science curriculum.
Career Opportunities in Horse Science
After students complete a bachelor's degree within the College of Food,
Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University,
their career opportunities will vary depending upon their major. However,
students who pursue employment within the horse industry will find opportunities
in sales, service, production, management, and supervision.
Salary Trends
Beginning salaries for bachelor's degree graduates will vary according
to the major completed. Students who choose not to complete a bachelor's
degree and instead pursue employment upon graduation with an Associate
of Science degree in horse science, should see "Horse Production
and Management" for salary information.
High School Preparation
Students pursuing the Associate of Science program must complete the
following high school curriculum in order to be admitted to the program
without conditions: four units of English; three units of mathematics;
two units of natural science; two units of social science; two units
of the same foreign language; one unit of visual or performing arts;
and one additional unit from any of the above categories.
Applicants to the Associate of Science program in horse science who
have not followed this curriculum will have conditions placed on their
enrollment. These conditions must be satisfied by earning college course
credits in the high school subject areas in which the students are deficient.
How to Major in Horse Science
Students seeking an Associate of Science degree in horse science at
The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute enter directly
into the program upon completion of their admission requirements. All
applicants are strongly advised to arrange a pre-admission conference
with a faculty member in the program in order to acquaint themselves
with the various aspects of this major.
General Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 104 quarter credit hours of technical
and general studies courses, with a cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.00
or above, to earn the Associate of Science degree in horse science.
A minimum of 45 quarter credit hours must be earned through regular
course work at the institute.
Technical instruction includes coursework in horse husbandry; judging,
fitting and showing; farrier science; horse health and diseases; feeding
and nutrition; equine breeding and genetics; equitation, breaking and
training; and business management principles. A minimum of 35 quarter
credit hours are required in technical courses.
Horse science students also complete 55 credit hours of general studies
which include communications, social sciences, mathematics, and biological
and chemical sciences. Fourteen hours of elective coursework, either
technical or general, round out the curriculum.
Students in the horse science program do not complete an internship
while attending Ohio State ATI. Practicum is required of students in
horse science. This is a supervised, on-campus work experience that
provides students with the opportunity to apply skills learned in the
classrooms and at the Ohio State ATI horse facilities. Students are
encouraged to think independently and to evaluate and solve problems
under the guidance of the horse facilities manager. Students assist
in the daily husbandry and responsibilities of the horses.
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