Certificate & Degree Details

• Horse Ranch Management - Level II

  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 List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Completion of the Horse Ranch Management - Level I coursework		11
  PLUS
  Completion of the Horse Ranch Management - Level II coursework		7 - 9
  Total Units		18-20

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Horse Ranch Management - Level I coursework
  ASCI 2	Animal Nutrition	3
  ASCI 16	Horse Production and Management	4
  ASCI 18	Horse Ranch Management	4
  Total Units
  Total Units		11

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Horse Ranch Management - Level II coursework
  ASCI 59	Work Experience in Agriculture *Complete 1 - 3 units of ASCI 59	1-3
  ASCI 94	Animal Breeding	3
  ASCI 96	Animal Sanitation and Disease Control	3
  Total Units		7-9

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• Horse Ranch Management

  Natural Sciences Division
  Degree S0102
  The Horse Ranch Management degree is molded around a core of equine science, including husbandry, production, management, training, and breeding as well as business and general education courses. The curriculum combines a combination of technical knowledge and practical skills utilizing a hands-on approach to instruction and is intended to prepare students for employment following graduation. Upon completion, students will have intermediate skills for a variety of employment opportunities in the equine industry. Students    desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer) program should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

  This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Required Electives
  ASCI 2	Animal Nutrition	3
  ASCI 16	Horse Production and Management	4
  ASCI 18	Horse Ranch Management	4
  ASCI 19	Horse Hoof Care	2
  ASCI 20	Horse Behavior and Training	2
  ASCI 59	Work Experience in Agriculture *Complete 3 - 4 units of ASCI 59	3-4
  ASCI 94	Animal Breeding	3
  ASCI 96	Animal Sanitation and Disease Control	3
  ASCI 97	Artificial Insemination of Livestock	3
  Choose a minimum of six units from the following:		6
  AGOR 51	Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations
  AGOR 53	Small Engine Repair I
  AGOR 71	Construction Fundamentals
  BUSM 20	Principles of Business
  BUSM 66	Small Business Management
  WELD 40	Introduction to Welding
  Total Units		33-34