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ACADEMIC MAJORSNote: There may be specific credit hour requirements forInternships. Students should review requirements with theiracademic advisor.and three of the following:• EQ 113 Hunter I (1 SH)• EQ 127 Dressage I (1 SH)• EQ 132 Stadium Jumping I (1 SH)• EQ 145 Eventing I (1 SH)and eight semester credits from the following:• BI 238 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 SH)• BI 238L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 SH)• BI 239 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 SH)• BI 239L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 SH)or• EQ 238 Equine Anatomy and Physiology I (4 SH)• EQ 239 Equine Anatomy and Physiology II (4 SH)marketing and business operations, principles involved in theequine nutrition and health and business management.The coursework provides the following:• An understanding of the scope of the equine industryand its economical value to society.• Management skills necessary for a successful venturedevelopment in the equine industry.• Knowledge and skills in effective equine health care andprevention.• Consulting experience with equine business ventures.• Experience in the development of a business plan for astart-up equine venture.Restrictions and General Information• A minimum overall 2.5 GPA for all coursework.• Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may not be applied tothe major.• At least one-half of the courses are to be taken at LakeErie College.Students who major in equestrian teacher/trainer must alsoenroll in BI 100 or BI 101 to satisfy the College's generaleducation requirement for scientific inquiry.Other recommended courses for teacher/trainer majors include:• EQ 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in EquineStudies (1-4 SH)• EQ 181 Breeding Practicum (3 SH)• EQ 230 Course Design (2 SH)• EQ 324 Pasture Management (3 SH)• EQ 340 Judging (2 SH)• LG 315 Business Law I (4 SH)• MN 312 Human Resource Management (4 SH)• MN 323 Organizational Behavior (4 SH)• AC 102 Accounting Principles II (4 SH)• PS 101 General Psychology (4 SH)General Education Requirements specific to this major• EN 140 Principles of Critical Analysis (4 SH)• PS 101 General Psychology (4 SH)• BI 100 Concepts of Biology (4 SH) OR BI 101/BI 101L• Introductory Biology I and Lab (3/1 SH)Requirements for the Major:74 semester credits including: 44 semester credits ofManagement Course Requirements:• AC 101 Accounting Principles I (4 SH)• AC 102 Accounting Principles II (4 SH)• MK 203 Marketing Principles (4 SH)• MN 200 Introduction to Management (4 SH)• MN 215 Business Statistics (4 SH)• MN 323 Organizational Behavior (4 SH)• LG 315 Business Law I (4 SH)• ET 211 New Venture Planning and Development (4 SH)Equine Entrepreneurship• ET 221 Techniques of Persuading, Selling andNegotiating (4 SH)Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science• ET 401 New Venture Practicum and EntrepreneurshipExperience: Part 1 (4 SH)According to the Department of Labor, about three in five animal • ET 402 New Venture Practicum and Entrepreneurshiptrainers are self-employed, compared to one out of six in the lateExperience: Part 2 (4 SH)90s. The equine entrepreneurship degree program is a multidisciplinaryapproach focusing on the core business management 30 semester credits of Equine Studies Course Requirements:and equine studies courses required to be a successful29 semester credits from the following:entrepreneur in the equine industry. Business acumen and astrong equine knowledge base are essential to the success of all • EQ 109 Introduction to the Equine Industry (3 SH)equine businesses. The equine entrepreneurship program• EQ 110 Horse Care Practicum (4 SH)emphasizes financial and personnel management skills,Page | 48 Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook