Equine Assisted Services Minor

This course will examine the historical context, diverse characteristics, and individual planning for the exceptional child. Students in this course will explore how individuals develop and learn within the context of their cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences. Co-teaching instructional plans based on diverse student characteristics, student performance data, and curriculum goals will be developed. Twenty hours of field experience in a special education classroom are required. Students can take EDUC 110 and EDUC 280 at the same time.

This course will acquaint students with the major themes, theories and theorists in the field of human lifespan developmental psychology. Lifespan development is the scientific study of human development from conception to death. This course focuses on biological, cognitive, social, emotional, cultural, and religious aspects of human development, and aims to help students gain an understanding of human development across the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

This course covers basic horsemanship skills and knowledge of the horse with an emphasis on understanding the nature of the horse. This first course in horsemanship provides basic instruction on controlling and riding, as well as general care and management of horses. Course fee: $500

This course covers basic horsemanship skills and knowledge of the horse with an emphasis on the different disciplines and activities associated with horses. This second course in horsemanship provides basic instruction on controlling and riding, as well as general care and management of horses. Prerequisite: EQUS 101 Course Fee: $500

This course covers horsemanship skills and knowledge of training methods with a Natural Horsemanship approach. This third course in horsemanship provides basic instruction on developing a systematic method for training goals and employing training techniques to equine behavioral issues. Prerequisites: EQUS 101 and EQUS 202 Course Fee $500

This course covers horsemanship skills and knowledge for riding instruction fundamentals. This fourth course in horsemanship provides basic instruction on riding instructor qualifications, teaching goals and methods, and avenues of business and service for riding instruction. Course Fee $500