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Equine Studies

Although there is no major or minor in Equine Studies, a certificate is offered for students interested in a career in the equine industry and for the student/amateur who would enjoy expanding her knowledge and experience in this area. The certificate is available in a management concentration and in a teaching and schooling concentration, and may be elected by students majoring in any department of the College. See the separate department listings for course descriptions.

 

Course Descriptions

 

The Equine Studies Certificate
(23-26 semester hours)

Required by both concentrations:
BUSN 107     (3)    Business Economics
BUSN 127     (3)    Accounting I
BUSN 131     (3)    Fundamentals of Management
BUSN 150     (3)    Fundamentals of Marketing
RDPR 169    (0)    Basic Horse Care

Choose 1 of the following concentrations:
Management Concentration
Required:
BUSN 351     (3)    Marketing Research
ENVR 101     (3)    Introduction to Environmental Issues
RDPR 361    (3)    Special Study
RDPR 390    (2)    Farm and Stable Management

OR

Teaching and Schooling Concentration
Required:
PSYC 101     (3)    Introductory Psychology
RDPR 295    (1)    Techniques for Student Teachers
RDPR 392    (3)    Theory and Practice of Schooling Horses
RDPR 396    (3)    Contemporary Riding and Teaching

Choose 1 of the following:
BIOL 222      (4)    Animal Behavior
EDUC 103    (3)    Teaching, Learning and Human Development
PSYC 231    (4)     Animal Learning
PSYC 334    (3)     Animal Minds

Course Descriptions

RDPR 161

Special Study
CR: 
1.0
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of one course in the riding program. A student may propose a project for a term, to be supervised by a member of the riding Program with the approval of the Director.

RDPR 161

Special Study
CR: 
2.0
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of one course in the riding program. A student may propose a project for a term, to be supervised by a member of the riding Program with the approval of the Director.

RDPR 161

Special Study
CR: 
3.0
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of one course in the riding program. A student may propose a project for a term, to be supervised by a member of the riding Program with the approval of the Director.

RDPR 172

Position with Hacking

RDPR 190

Introduction to Field Riding and Hacking

RDPR 295

Teaching Techniques for Student Teachers
CR: 
1.0
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. this course is designed to develop an understanding of the safety issues, horse selection requirements, lesson planning skills, and riding theory necessary to become a successful teacher of riding. topics include: assessing the riding environment, goal setting, active listening, effective communication, and developing observation skills. students will work with a supervising instructor to gain practical teaching experience in addition to the lecture/discussion portion of the course.

RDPR 361

Special Study
CR: 
1.0
Prerequisites: 100-level RDPR course and per- mission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.

RDPR 361

Special Study
CR: 
2.0
Prerequisites: 100-level RDPR course and per- mission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.

RDPR 361

Special Study
CR: 
3.0
Prerequisites: 100-level RDPR course and per- mission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.

RDPR 377

Internship Prerequisites
CR: 
1.0
Three credits in RDPR and per- mission of the instructor, department chair, and dean. this course is graded P/CR/NC only.

RDPR 377

Internship Prerequisites
CR: 
2.0
Three credits in RDPR and per- mission of the instructor, department chair, and dean. this course is graded P/CR/NC only.

RDPR 377

Internship Prerequisites
CR: 
3.0
Three credits in RDPR and per- mission of the instructor, department chair, and dean. this course is graded P/CR/NC only.

RDPR 390

Farm and Stable Management
CR: 
2.0
Prerequisites: BUSN 127, BUSN 131, BUSN 150, ECON 101, and RDPR 169. An analysis of the management components of operating a successful for-profit equine operation. Areas to be studied: employee/independent contractors laws and taxation, risk management, equine health care, marketing, budgeting, and long- range financial planning. each student will develop a detailed plan for the staffing, management, equine health care, and budgeting of a specific facility. Professionals in the equine industry will be brought in to discuss specific aspects of farm and stable management.

RDPR 392

Theory and Practice of Schooling Horses
CR: 
3.0
Prerequisites: Completion on at least one 200-level riding course and permission of the instructor. A survey of the development of major riding and schooling theories in Western civilization from the renaissance to the present and an actual schooling experience. three hours lecture and discussion, three hours mounted instruction, and at least four hours independent mounted work with a schooling project, weekly. offered alternate years.

RDPR 396

Contemporary Riding and Teaching
CR: 
3.0
Prerequisites: Completion of at least one 200-level riding course and permission of the instructor. the study and practice of riding and teaching within a modern system of riding. Mounted instruction, lectures, and practice teaching. offered alternate years in the summer.

RDPR 461

Independent Study
CR: 
1.0
Prerequisites: one 100-level RDPR course, one 200-level RDPR course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.

RDPR 461

Independent Study
CR: 
2.0
Prerequisites: one 100-level RDPR course, one 200-level RDPR course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.

RDPR 461

Independent Study
CR: 
3.0
Prerequisites: one 100-level RDPR course, one 200-level RDPR course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.