Equine Science Certificate (Tentative)(Michigan State University)

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(Code 1610)

Montcalm Community College (MCC) offers this certificate in cooperation with the Institute of Agricultural Technology at Michigan State University. Equine Science emphasizes management and equine skills that will prepare students for positions in Michigan’s growing horse industry. There are many opportunities for students in the saddle, pleasure and racehorse industry, if they have the proper training in management and production techniques. This program offers the most current training available in these areas. Graduates receive certificates from both MCC and MSU.

Program Requirements @ MCC

AGRI 110 - Introduction to Animal Science 4 credit
CMIS 101 - Computer Literacy 3 credit
ENGL 100 - Freshman English I 3 credit
MATH 104 - Intermediate Algebra 4 credit
MGMT 235 - Small Business Management 3 credit
OR
MGMT 237 - Concepts of Management 3 credit

Program Requirements @ MSU

Take all of the following:

Course Name	Course Number	Credits	Semester Offered
Horse Nutrition	ANS243	2	fall
Introductory Judging of Horses	ANS200D	2	fall
Horsemanship	ANS140	2	fall
Horse Health	ANS247	2	spring
Horse Facilities Management	ANS244	2	spring
Horse Behavior & Welfare	ANS225	2	summer
Horse Management Clerkship	ANS149	2	all

Take 2 credits from the following

Horsemanship	ANS140	2	fall (ANS140 can be taken twice for a total of 4 credits)
Instructing Horsemanship	ANS148	2	spring

Take 2 credits of MSU electives from the following:

Horse Reproduction	ANS248	2	spring
Instructing Horsemanship	ANS148	2	spring
Equine Exercise Physiology	ANS245	2	fall
Trail Riding Course	ANS143	1	all
Horse Breeding Short Course	ANS144	1	spring