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Animal Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
  • Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological & Biomedical Science
  • Animal & Veterinary Sciences
If you're driven by a passion for horses and and the unique connection between animal and human and this program sets you up for success in the horse-racing industry. The Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences with a Race Track Industry emphasis is the only program of its kind centered on the racing industry. Students pick from two paths of study: one that prepares them for race track management, regulation or pari-mutuel racing organizations; and the other that focuses on careers in racing and breeding. Students not only learn science and business concepts, but they are immersed in the diverse day-to-day operations of the racing industry through projects in the classroom and hands-on opportunities in the field. Students complete internships throughout the country and abroad at race tracks and farms, and with trainers and racing-related organizations.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate effective oral and written expression Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills Understand the economic concepts and utilize the analytic tools used in agribusiness.
Sample Courses
  • ACBS 340: Race Track Marketing and Media Relations
  • ACBS 345: Racing Laws and Enforcement
  • ACBS 442: Racing Business Strategies & Global Perspective
Career Fields
  • Bloodstock evaluation and sales
  • Race horse training
  • Marketing and public relations
  • Racing regulation
  • Race track management
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Animal Sciences

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ACBS 142 - Intro to Racing
2.00
ACBS 270 - Intro to Horse Science
3.00
ENGL 101 - First Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
MATH 112 - College Algebra
3.00
ENGL 102 - First Year Compostion
3.00
ECON 200 - Basic Economics
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
CHEM 151 - General Chemistry
4.00
Introductory Statistics or Biology
3.00
ACBS 345 - Intro to Racing Law
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00
4th Semester
Credits
ACBS 340 - Track Marketing and Media
3.00
ACBS 497a - Joe Hirsch Speaker Forum
1.00
ACBS 433 - Advanced Racing Law
3.00
CHEM 152 - General Chemistry
4.00
ACCT 200 or 250 - Financial Accounting
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
ACBS 342 - Admin of the Racing Department
3.00
ACBS 444 - Management of the Racing Animal
3.00
ACBS 301 - Financial and Economic Strategies
3.00
RTIP Elective (ALC 422 or ACBS 336A suggested)
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ACBS 441 - Racing Organization and Structure
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
RTIP Elective (ACBS 370 or ACBS 302 suggested)
3.00
RTIP Elective (ACCT 210 or ACBS 215 suggested)
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
ACBS 442 - Race Track Financial Management
3.00
ACBS 498B - RTIP Capstone
1.00
ACBS 447 - Business Law
3.00
Equine Course
3.00
RTIP Elective (AREC 315 or ACBS 431 suggested)
3.00
RTIP Elective (ENGL 307 or ACBS 475 suggested)
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
ACBS 493 - Internship
3.00
ACBS 446 - Human Resources
3.00
RTIP Elective (ACBS 316 or BNAD 303 suggested)
3.00
General Elective
4.00

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