Equine Assisted Services (Minor)
https://colsa.unh.edu/agriculture-nutrition-food-systems/program/minor/equine-assisted-services
The minor in Equine Assisted Services (EAS) provides students with exposure to several disciplines within this diverse field. The required courses introduce students to key concepts in equine handling and EAS, including equine skills and the opportunity to prepare for PATH International CTRI instructor certification in therapeutic riding.
The elective courses list for the proposed EAS minor are designed to provide students with supporting knowledge of equine-specific topics and non-profit challenges necessary for professionals working in the EAS field.
Students in the minor will take a total of 20 credit hours. Students must receive a minimum grade of C- in any course used for the minor. Students failing to do this will need to retake the course in order to receive credit. In accordance with University policy, up to 8 credit hours may count for both the minor as well as for the major, second major, or dual major. Students pursuing a degree in Equine Studies will NOT be eligible to complete the minor.
Students in the EAS minor will take a total of 20 credit hours. Students must receive a minimum grade of C- in any course used for the minor. Students failing to do this will need to retake the course to receive credit. In accordance with University policy, up to 8 credit hours may count for both the minor as well as for the major, second major, or dual major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ANSC 427 | Introduction to Equine Science | 4 |
| or ANSC 526 | Equine Conformation, Movement, and Performance | |
| ANSC 402 | Horsemanship Lab | 1 |
| or ANSC 538 | Equine Handling/Longeing | |
| ANSC 500 | Equine Assisted Services | 4 |
| ANSC 522 | Ethical Horsemanship - Considerations and Theory | 3 |
| ANSC 643 | Principles of Therapeutic Riding Instruction | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives (Select at least 4 credits from the list below) | ||
| ANSC 526 | Equine Conformation, Movement, and Performance | 4 |
| ANSC 548 | Agricultural Business Management | 4 |
| ANSC 640 | Principles of Riding Instruction (W) | 4 |
| ANSC 641 | Principles of Dressage Instruction | 2 |
| OT 510 | Exploring Occupational Therapy and Occupation | 4 |
| ANSC 795 | Investigations 1 | 1-4 |
| or ANSC 795W | Investigations | |
| PSYC 561 | Psychopathology | 4 |
| RMP 501 | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Recreation Services | 4 |
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Topics for ANSC 795 or ANSC 795W must be specific to Equine Assisted Services and serve the student's professional goals. Topics will be approved by the Minor Advisor.