Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Minor
The minor in Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) provides students with exposure to several disciplines within this diverse field. The required courses introduce students to key concepts in equine handling and EAAT, including equine skills and the opportunity to test for PATH International CTRI instructor certification in therapeutic riding.
The elective courses list for the proposed EAAT minor are designed to provide students with supporting knowledge of equine-specific topics and non-profit challenges necessary for professionals working in the EAAT field. Students in the EAAT 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.
For more information, please contact Cynthia Burke, Clinical Assistant Professor.
Required Courses (12 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
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ANSC 437 | Equine Husbandry Techniques | 4 |
or ANSC 426 | Equine Conformation and Lameness | |
ANSC 500 | Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies | 4 |
ANSC 643 | Principles of Therapeutic Riding Instruction | 4 |
Electives (Choose at least 8 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
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Choose 1: | 2-4 | |
ANSC 405 | Theory of Horsemanship | 2 |
or ANSC 422 & ANSC 402 | Introduction to Horsemanship Theory and Horsemanship Lab | |
or ANSC 522 & ANSC 402 | Intermediate Horsemanship Theory and Horsemanship Lab | |
ANSC 426 | Equine Conformation and Lameness | 4 |
ANSC 437 | Equine Husbandry Techniques | 4 |
ANSC 635 | Nonprofit Management for Agriculture Business | 4 |
ANSC 640 | Principles of Riding Instruction (W) | 4 |
ANSC 641 | Principles of Dressage Instruction | 2 |
ANSC 744 | Advanced Concepts in Therapeutic Riding Instruction | 4 |
ANSC 795W | Investigations | 1-4 |
OT 510 | Exploring Occupational Therapy and Occupation | 4 |
PSYC 561 | Abnormal Behavior | 4 |
RMP 501 | Recreation Services for Individuals with Disabilities | 4 |