Fall 2023 Program Restructuring
Since 1980, Johnson & Wales University has offered top-tier equestrian education to students, including degree programs and extracurricular activities. This legacy of excellence has enhanced JWU’s reputation as a regionally ranked, comprehensive university.
We are excited to announce that beginning in the fall of 2023, JWU will be offering a reimagined equine education that is designed to prepare students for a range of impactful careers.
JWU’s current equine programs will be restructured into a single Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies with options to specialize in Equine Business Management or Equine-Assisted Services.
In addition, we will be offering a new Bachelor of Science degree program in Animal Science with options to specialize in Equine Science or Pre-Veterinary Studies.
Together, these programs will help meet the needs of the equine industry, as well as the rapidly expanding need for professionals trained in veterinary healthcare and animal management, care and welfare.
These new programs will be delivered in partnership with local Rhode Island facilities. JWU plans to close the Center for Equine Studies in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, after the completion of the Spring 2025 semester.