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Academic Programs
and Majors

 

Recreation and Leisure

Outdoor Education/Camp Administration

Therapeutic Option


Equestrian Studies at Houghton

Equestrian Studies Option

 

Faculty

 

Future Preparation

 

Recreation/Leisure Major (BS) 32-33 hours
(Equestrian Studies Concentration)
Pre-requisite
PSY  111 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
Co-requisite courses
ACCT 211 Financial Accounting 3 credits
BADM 212 Principles of Management 4
EDUC 219 Educational Psychology 4
*Human Resources Management (BADM 314) is recommended.
Required courses
REC 220 Recreation, Leisure and Society 3
REC 221 Introduction of Leisure Service Delivery Systems 3
REC 300 Program Planning and Evaluation 3
REC 406 Recreation Internship 3
REC 248 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation 3
*Certification in CPR and Standard First Aid are also required.
Theory Requirements
HRSM 223 Introduction to Equestrian Studies 3
HRSM 224 CHA Riding Instructor Certification 3
HRSM 276 Dressage 2
HRSM 325 Jumping I 2
HRSM 323 Eventing 2
HRSM 324 Breaking and Training 1
HRSM 328 Horse Show Judging 3
  Horsemanship Elective
  • Jumping II (HRSM 326)
  • Mini Prix Equitation (HRSM 327)
  • Independent Study
  • Special Topics Course
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