Equine Science and Management
Associate in Science School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology
The Equine Science and Management curriculum at Merced College is designed to meet the need for trained personnel in a broad range of occupational opportunities involved with or related to the horse industry. Students enrolled in the Merced College Equine Science and Management program study theory and apply practical experiences in a variety of classes that are related to the horse. Students receive a platform of experiences which help prepare them for a very competitive business.
The Associate of Science Degree in Equine Science and Management is available upon satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements and complete the following required courses with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the degree and maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Evaluate the scientific principles of Horse Management.
B. Develop skills to deal with potential changes and diversity in Horse Management and related industries.
C. Appraise diverse ethical practices within the equine industry.
Program Requirements:
Program Core: (22 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGAB-08 | Agricultural Computer Applications | 3 |
| AGAS-01 | Elements of Animal Science | 3 |
| AGAS-03 | Animal Diseases and Parasite Control | 3 |
| AGAS-04 | Elements of Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AGAS-11 | Horse Husbandry | 3 |
| AGMA-01 | Equipment Safety | 1 |
| Choose 6 units from the following electives: | ||
| AGAB-03 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 |
| AGAS-02 | Livestock Breeding and Selection | 3 |
| AGAS-40 | Beginning Horsemanship (Western) | 2 |
| AGAS-41 | Intermediate Horsemanship (Western) | 2 |
| AGMA-02 | Agriculture Equipment | 3 |
| AGPS-11 | Forage Crops | 3 |
| Total | 22 | |
Completion of MCCD-GE Breadth: (24 units)
Elective (as needed to reach 60 units) Units: (14 Units)
Total Degree Units: (60 Units)