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Master of Science in Horse Science The Master of Science in Horse Science program awaits final approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The critical review the proposal received while gaining approveal of MTSU faculty and administration strengthened the final proposal sent to the Tennessee Board of Regents, where it was passed and sent to THEC for review. The result is a comprehensive program to meet the needs of our students and the industry. The proposed curriculum is designed to prepare graduates trained for the multifaceted equine industry. The M.S. in Horse Science at MTSU will tailor a program to match a student's interest and produce graduates able to adapt to and thrive in this dynamic field. Students may choose one of three concentrations: Equine Physiology, Industry Management, or Equine Education. The Equine Physiology concentration emphasizes an interdisciplinary, science-based curriculum structured to build knowledge of scientific principles and apply these principles to a thesis research project related to equine science. In the Industry Management concentration, students will structure their curriculum for a specific industry-related career. Students enrolled in the Equine Education concentration will acquire a skill set needed to teach and provide instruction at a post-secondary equine program or within the Cooperative Extension Service. Students in the Industry Management or the Equine Education concentration will have the option to conduct and complete a traditional, research-based thesis project, or alternatively, to select a contemporary non-thesis option. This M.S. program will provide a depth of knowledge in equine science and increase a graduate's comprehension of disciplines that interface with the equine industry. To insure that Horse Science M.S. graduates are prepared accordingly, Horse Science faculty will mentor students in their curriculum development, training in scientific methods, priniciples of equine student education and instruction, and general industry practices. All M.S. degree candidates will share a common core of course work in statistics, research methods, and multiple disciplines within Horse Science and Animal Science. In addition, a significant number of elective credit hours are available, thus permitting each student the opportunity to customize his or her individual program by taking courses offered by other departments. This interdisciplinary approach will strengthen graduates' training in specific areas of interest and career trajectories. Finally, the proposed program will build on our nationally recognized undergraduate program in Horse Science and will be unique in Tennessee. For further information about the progress of the M.S. in Horse Science, please continue to check back here on our website, or contact Dr. Patrick Kayser. |