Undergraduate Certificate in Equine Science
The Department of Animal Science offers a Certificate in Equine Science for students who wish to obtain specialization in this area. Students must complete a minimum of 17 credit hours by taking seven required courses from the list to complete the minimum credit hour requirement. The handling credit in this certificate can be satisfied with ANSC 221 or ANSC 311, dependent upon student experience.
Required Courses:
| Course Listing | Course Name | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANSC 201 | Introductory Equine Care & Use | 2 credit |
| ANSC 211 | Equine Industry & Career Prep | 2 credits |
| ANSC 311 | Equine Behavior and Training | 2 credits |
| ANSC 411 | Equine Nutrition & Health | 3 credits |
| ANSC 420 | Equine Production and Management | 4 credit |
| ANSC 423 | Issues in the Equine Industry | 1 credit |
| ANSC 494 | Internship | 3 credit |
The Certificate of Equine Science should be added to a student’s degree plan by their primary advisor. You do not have to be an Animal Science major to pursue the certificate, but you will need to work with your respective advising office to make sure the classes fit in your degree plan. Students can refer to their Howdy portal for the course catalog. In general the following classes are offered during multiple semesters: ANSC 201, 211, 221, 311, and 494. ANSC 411, 420, and 423 are currently offered in spring semesters only. At this time, all classes for the certificate are taught in person (with the exception of completing an internship).
The certificate is intended for currently enrolled students. However, there are several short courses or other educational resources provided by AgriLife Extension that are open to non-students.
For additional information about this program, please contact the Kleberg Advising Hub at 979-845-7616.
Undergraduate Certificate in Meat Science
The Department of Animal Science offers a Certificate in Meat Science for students who wish to obtain specialization in this area. Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours by taking four required courses and selecting additional courses from the elective list to complete the minimum credit hour requirement.
Required Courses:
| Course Listing | Course Name | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANSC 307 | Meats | 3 credit |
| ANSC 326 | Food Bacteriology | 3 credits |
| ANSC 447 | Advanced Meat Science & Technology | 4 credits |
| ANSC 457 | Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point System | 3 credits |
For additional information about this program, please contact the Kleberg Advising Hub at 979-845-7616.