Program Overview

Animal Sciences: Race Track Industry Emphasis

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences with a Race Track Industry emphasis is a unique program centered on the racing industry. Students can choose 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. The program combines science and business concepts with hands-on opportunities in the field, including internships at race tracks and farms.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of animal science disciplines for the improvement of animal health and welfare, animal industry practices, and products and services.
• Critically evaluate global and contemporary issues affecting animal well-being and animal industries.
• Communicate the contribution of animals, animal products, and animal services to society across media platforms.
• Analyze diverse animal industry systems to sustain economic and environmental resources in a socially responsible manner.
• Apply professional ethics, laws, and regulations that guide the animal husbandry, welfare, and treatment of animals, and treatment of industry employees.

Program Details

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: The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions).

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency: Second-semester skill level in a second language is required.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

Degree

• Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

2025, Animal Sciences: Race Track Industry Emphasis

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • ACBS 142 - Intro to Racing (2 credits)
  • ACBS 270 - Intro to Horse Science (3 credits)
  • ENGL 101 - First Year Composition (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)
• 2nd Semester
  • MATH 112 - College Algebra (3 credits)
  • ENGL 102 - First Year Compostion (3 credits)
  • ECON 200 - Basic Economics (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • Second Language (4 credits)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • CHEM 151 - General Chemistry (4 credits)
  • Introductory Statistics or Biology (3 credits)
  • ACBS 345 - Intro to Racing Law (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • Second Language (4 credits)
• 4th Semester
  • ACBS 340 - Track Marketing and Media (3 credits)
  • ACBS 497a - Joe Hirsch Speaker Forum (1 credit)
  • ACBS 433 - Advanced Racing Law (3 credits)
  • CHEM 152 - General Chemistry (4 credits)
  • ACCT 200 or 250 - Financial Accounting (3 credits)

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • ACBS 342 - Admin of the Racing Department (3 credits)
  • ACBS 444 - Management of the Racing Animal (3 credits)
  • ACBS 301 - Financial and Economic Strategies (3 credits)
  • RTIP Elective (ALC 422 or ACBS 336A suggested) (3 credits)
• 6th Semester
  • ACBS 441 - Racing Organization and Structure (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • RTIP Elective (ACBS 370 or ACBS 302 suggested) (3 credits)
  • RTIP Elective (ACCT 210 or ACBS 215 suggested) (3 credits)
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • ACBS 442 - Race Track Financial Management (3 credits)
  • ACBS 498B - RTIP Capstone (1 credit)
  • ACBS 447 - Business Law (3 credits)
  • Equine Course (3 credits)
  • RTIP Elective (AREC 315 or ACBS 431 suggested) (3 credits)
  • RTIP Elective (ENGL 307 or ACBS 475 suggested) (3 credits)
• 8th Semester
  • ACBS 493 - Internship (3 credits)
  • ACBS 446 - Human Resources (3 credits)
  • RTIP Elective (ACBS 316 or BNAD 303 suggested) (3 credits)
  • General Elective (4 credits)