The companion animal and equine science minor provides a specialized minor for students looking to work in those areas. This minor would be beneficial to students interested in working with companion animals and horses but with different majors such as veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences, agriculture education, and more.
What You'll Learn
The courses in the Companion Animal and Equine Science Minor will develop the following skills:
- Apply handling and training skills related to companion animals and/or horses.
- Develop animal nutrition, growth, reproduction, behavior, and management recommendations related to companion animal and/or equine science.
- Develop a unique network with leaders in the beef industry.
- Develop skills to evaluate companion animals and horses.
- Propose solutions to problems in the companion animal and/or equine science fields.
What Courses Will You Take?
Students must complete a minimum of 18 hours in Companion Animal and Equine courses. A minimum of eight hours should be at the 300-level or above.
*NOTE: Some courses have prerequisites that may not be included in the minor. Students should work with the instructor to determine if they are prepared to take courses without the prerequisites or if they need to choose a different course option.
Course Examples:
Human-Companion Animal Interactions (ASCI 171), Basic Equitation (ASCI 260), Companion Animal and Equine Behavior (ASCI 271), Companion Animal Nutrition (ASCI 321), Equine Reproduction (ASCI 342)
Beyond the Classroom
Students for Education in Exotic and Companion Animals (SEECA)
A student organization that was formed for students with an interest in exotic and companion animals. The organization provides an opportunity for students with an interest in companion, exotic, or zoo animals to become acquainted with one another and to improve the knowledge and understanding of these animals.
Pre-Vet Club
The UNL Pre-Vet Club is a student organization at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for students interested in pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine.
Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars
The Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars Program minor is open to all students on campus with the goal to develop graduates who will be future leaders of the beef industry.
