Horse Ranch Management - Level II (Certificate N0488)

Natural Sciences Division
Certificate N0488

The Horse Ranch Management Level II certificate focuses on equine husbandry, production, management, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and breeding. The curriculum combines a combination of technical knowledge and practical skills utilizing a hands-on approach to instruction. Upon completion of this certificate, students will have intermediate skills and may be able to gain entry-level employment in the equine industry. All courses are applicable for degree requirements in Horse Ranch Management and Animal Science.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Completion of the Horse Ranch Management - Level I coursework11
PLUS
Completion of the Horse Ranch Management - Level II coursework7 - 9
Total Units18-20
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Horse Ranch Management - Level I coursework
ASCI 2Animal Nutrition3
ASCI 16Horse Production and Management4
ASCI 18Horse Ranch Management4
Total Units
Total Units11
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Horse Ranch Management - Level II coursework
ASCI 59Work Experience in Agriculture *Complete 1 - 3 units of ASCI 591-3
ASCI 94Animal Breeding3
ASCI 96Animal Sanitation and Disease Control3
Total Units7-9

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student:

  • completing the Horse Ranch Management certificate will demonstrate professional conduct in the industry
  • will design a production/business plan for a horse-related activity
  • completing a certificate in Horse Ranch Management will be able to address animal welfare requirements when designing and implementing an equine management system

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall TermUnits
ASCI 2 Animal Nutrition 3
ASCI 16 Horse Production and Management 4
ASCI 94 Animal Breeding 3
 Units10
Spring Term
ASCI 59 Work Experience in Agriculture 4
ASCI 18 Horse Ranch Management 4
ASCI 96 Animal Sanitation and Disease Control 3
Certificate: Horse Ranch Mgmt. Lvl I M0869 9  
Certificate: Horse Ranch Mgmt. Lvl II (N0488) 8  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5  
 Units11
 Total Units21
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