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Equine-Facilitated Therapeutics, Bachelor of Science

The equine-facilitated therapeutics (EFT) major combines the student’s knowledge of the horse with an in-depth study of the use of the horse as a therapeutic partner. Students pursuing this major will graduate with a thorough working knowledge of human disabilities, biomechanics and kinesiology of the horse; evaluation techniques; training the therapy horse; and methods of teaching riders with disabilities (also known as equine-assisted activities or therapeutic riding). Classes combine traditional lecture periods, structured hands-on laboratories and simulated, as well as actual, student teaching.

Degree requirements

Required Courses

BIO 101General Biology I

4
AND
BIO 102General Biology II

4
OR
BIO 110Contemporary Biology

4
 
BUS 124Introduction to Management

3
BUS 220Entrepreneurship/Small Business Managemt

3
EFT 201Equine Fac Therapeutics I

3
EFT 202Equine Facilitated Therapeutics II

3
EFT 213Ground Training the Horse

3
EFT 215Equine Biomechanics/Kinesiology

3
EFT 331Teaching I

3
EFT 332Teaching II

3
EQS 110Intro to Equine Management

3
EQS 116Equine Anatomy/Physiology

4
EQS 230Intro to Training the Horse

3
EQS 240Intro to Teaching Horsemanship

3
EQT XXX
Six Equitation courses, the levels of which are based on the rider’s skill
ESS 145First Aid & CPR/AED

1
PSY 110Introduction to Psychology

3

A student must graduate with active first aid and CPR/AED certifications. Students who choose to take ESS 145 as a first-year or sophomore student must repeat it during her junior or senior year in order to fulfill graduation requirements. Noncredit first aid and CPR/AED certifications will not be accepted as completion of the major requirement.

Required Supplemental Courses

Choose one of the following concentrations:

2 courses at the 200/300 level in Education

OR

2 courses at the 200/300 level in Psychology

OR

2 courses at the 200/300 level in Business