CSPH5643

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) and to the range of therapeutic and learning opportunities found within equine interactions. The course presents historical and theoretical concepts which helped develop various types of EAS, and how the growth of EAS nationally and internationally has continued to mold the profession.

Students will learn to describe safety guidelines, best practices as they are currently known, and precautions and contraindications in EAS sessions. Over the course of seven weeks students will observe video demonstrations with horses and learn the differences between modalities. Students will evaluate peer-reviewed literature in EAS research to identify the strengths and weaknesses of such published material. Students will synthesize readings and virtual learning to develop an EAS plan for an assigned target group population.

prereq: jr or sr or grad or instr consent

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