Equine Associates Degrees

Students in WVU-P Courtyard. Meredith Manor students have the option to pursue equine degrees through WVU-P.

Although Meredith Manor programs are certification based, Meredith Manor students have the option of pursuing an Associates Degree with an equine emphasis through West Virginia University at Parkersburg. WVU-P, in conjunction with Meredith Manor, offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Technical Studies with emphasis in Equestrian Studies or Equine Management. These degrees are only available to current students or graduates of Meredith Manor.

Equestrian Studies Emphasis requirements:

  • Successful completion of Riding Master III program at Meredith Manor
  • Successful completion of 21 hours of General Education Requirements to be taken at WVU-P

Equine Management Emphasis requirements:

  • Successful completion of Equine Science Master program at Meredith Manor
  • Successful completion of 21 hours of General Education Requirements to be taken at WVU-P
General Education Requirements: Credit Hours
    ENGL 101 Composition 1 3
    SPCH 111 Fundamentals of Speech 3
    MATH 121 Introduction to Mathematics 3
      -or- GBUS 117 Business Mathematics
    ENVR 102 Basic Environmental Science 3
    PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
    CS 101 Introduction to Computing 3
    GBUS 101 Introduction to Business         3
Total 21

All General Education courses listed above will be available online through WVU-P. Students who have already completed courses equivalent to those in the General Education Requirements will have the option to transfer those courses to WVU-P and apply them towards the General Education Requirements. WVU-P does not have a residency requirement for this program, so students can transfer from 0 – 21 credit hours.

Students completing the AAS in Technical Studies with Emphasis in Equestrian Studies have the option of moving into the Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree program. For more information on either degree program, please contact:

Paul Milhoan, Ed.D.
Chair of Technology Division
Director, Board of Governors AAS and Regents Bachelor of Arts
(304) 424-8272
paul.milhoan@mail.wvu.edu

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Debbie Kafer, MA
Analyst, Board of Governors AAS and Regents Bachelor of Arts
(304) 424-8321
debra.kafer@mail.wvu.edu
Throughout my time at Meredith Manor I became a new person. With every new horse and every new quarter my confidence and skill level improved dramatically. I became a rider at Meredith Manor. My life long dreams are coming true.
Kelly Lagos: 2005 Riding Master VI Graduate