Horse Science (Transfer Program)
Horse science majors pursue an Associate of Science degree which enables them to gain hands-on experience prior to enrolling in a Bachelor of Science degree program at The Ohio State University.
The courses completed through the Associate of Science degree in Horse Science will transfer to the Columbus campus as either 50 percent of the requirements for a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences or as a completed equine minor to complement a major other than animal sciences, such as 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.
Pursuing Horse Science
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 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.
Students seeking an Associate of Science degree in horse science enter directly into the program upon completion of their admission requirements. All applicants are strongly advised to arrange a pre-admission conference in order to acquaint themselves with the various aspects of this major.
Students must complete a minimum of 102 quarter credit hours of technical and general studies courses, with a cumulative point-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 course work in horse management; 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 38 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. Seven hours of elective course work, 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 evaluate and solve problems under the guidance of the horse facilities manager. Students assist in the daily husbandry and responsibilities of the horses.
Career Prospects 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.
Beginning salaries for bachelor's degree graduates will vary according to the major completed.
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For questions, please contact:
Office of Admissions
(800) 647-8283 (Ohio only) or (330) 287-1327
Email: ati@osu.edu
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A Quick Glance At Curriculum
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.
It's not all book work, though; expect a lot of time in the stable and in the saddle, too!
Sample Curriculum
First Year
Autumn Quarter- Agriculture Survey
- First-Year English Composition
- Rural Sociology
- Introduction to Horse Science
- Horsemanship and Equitation
Winter Quarter- Algebra and Trigonometry and their Applications
- Chemistry I
- Horse Breeding and Selection
- Advanced Horsemanship and Equitation
Spring Quarter- Principles of Food and Resource Economics
- Transferable elective
- Saddle Horse Training
- Judging/Fitting/Showing/Classifying Horses
- Horse Production Practicum
Second Year
Autumn Quarter- Biology I
- Social Groups in Developing Societies
- Horse Health
- Transferable elective
Winter Quarter- Ag. Issues in Contemporary American Society
- American Civilization to 1877
- Transferable elective
Spring Quarter- Music Cultures of the World
- Horse Management
- Equine Reproductive Management
- Feeding and Nutrition of Horses
- Horse Production Practicum
- Farriering
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