Overview
The Bachelor of Agricultural Studies - Equine Option has been discontinued and applications for future student enrollment are no longer being accepted. DSU students who are currently enrolled in this program will be supported in completing their degree. If you have any questions, contact your advisor.
Degree Requirements:
Student Learning Outcomes
Agricultural Studies graduates will be able to demonstrate:
- The application of basic scientific and economic principles to agricultural production, business, and resource management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
- The application of production concepts appropriate to the Northern Great Plains region. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II and VI.)
- Oral, written, and graphical communication skills. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
- An understanding of agricultural resource management in a broader global, socioeconomic context. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
- The application of leadership skills necessary for successful advocacy at local, state, regional, and national levels. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome IV.)
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies: Equine Option?
Students pursuing the equine option of the bachelor’s in agricultural studies degree study business, production and resource management as they relate to horses and horse production. Students completing this program often aspire to own and/or operate an equine-related business.
Possible Career Paths
- Horse Farm/Barn Manager
- Entrepreneur in the Horse Business
- Retail Sales
- Rodeo Stock Provider
- Beginning Trainer
Requirements
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF GENERAL EDUCATION
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES CORE CURRICULUM
| AGEC 241 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGEC 342 | Introduction to Agricultural Management | 3 |
| AGRI 350 | Agricultural Data Analysis and Statistics | 4 |
| AGRI 391 | Junior Seminar | 1 |
| AGRI 394 | Undergraduate Research | 1 |
| H&CE 241 | Leadership and Presentation Techniques | 3 |
| PLSC 110 | World Food Crops | 3 |
| RNG 236 | Introduction to Range Management | 4 |
| SOIL 210 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (1 credit):
AGRI 491 and RNG 491 are capstone experience seminars that consist of an independent study with a public presentation and a professional paper requirement.
One course from the following three courses (3 credits):
| AGRI 280 | Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
| GIS 380 | Applied Arc GIS | 3 |
| GIS 381 | Geographic Information Systems for Business | 3 |
One course from the following four courses (3 credits):
| BOTE 210 | Business Communication | 3 |
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 216 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 317 | Organizational and Group Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Equine Option
Students pursuing the Equine option combine business, production and resource management as they relate to horses and horse production to prepare for employment managing an equine-related business.
Some of the classes in this option are only available in an online format. Additional fees will apply for the delivery of these online courses.
One course from the following two courses (2-3 credits):
Two courses from the following five courses (4 credits):
One course from the following two courses (2-3 credits):
| ANSC 163 | Equine Health and Disease | 2 |
| VETS 339 | Animal Health | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48-50 |