Horse Ranch Management (AS Degree S0102)

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 Prefix Course Name Units
Required Electives
ASCI 2Animal Nutrition3
ASCI 16Horse Production and Management4
ASCI 18Horse Ranch Management4
ASCI 19Horse Hoof Care2
ASCI 20Horse Behavior and Training2
ASCI 59Work Experience in Agriculture *Complete 3 - 4 units of ASCI 593-4
ASCI 94Animal Breeding3
ASCI 96Animal Sanitation and Disease Control3
ASCI 97Artificial Insemination of Livestock3
Choose a minimum of six units from the following:6
Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations
Small Engine Repair I
Construction Fundamentals
Principles of Business
Small Business Management
Introduction to Welding
Total Units33-34

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

  • Be able to design a comprehensive production/business plan for various horse-related activities.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct in the industry.
  • Be able to obtain an entry-level position in the horse industry.

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 Term 1Units
ASCI 2 Animal Nutrition 3
ASCI 94 Animal Breeding 3
ASCI 96 Animal Sanitation and Disease Control 3
ENGL 1A Freshman Composition 4
 Units13
Winter Term 1
SPCH 1A Public Speaking 4
 Units4
Spring Term 1
ASCI 18 Horse Ranch Management 4
ASCI 19 Horse Hoof Care 2
ASCI 59 Work Experience in Agriculture 4
AA/S MATH Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req 3
 Units13
Summer Term 1
A/AS ARTS 3
A/AS PE .5
 Units3.5
Fall Term 2
ASCI 20 Horse Behavior and Training 2
ASCI 59 Work Experience in Agriculture 3
ASCI 97 Artificial Insemination of Livestock 3
A/AS SCNCE 3
AGOR 51 OR AGOR 53 OR AGOR 71 OR BUSM 20 OR BUSM 66 OR WELD 40 3
 Units11
Winter Term 2
A/AS AMIST 3
A/AS SELF 3
 Units6
Spring Term 2
ASCI 59 Work Experience in Agriculture 1
ASCI 16 Horse Production and Management 4
A/AS HUM 3
A/AS BEH 3
Certificate: Horse Ranch Mgmt., Lvl I (M0869) 9
Certificate: Horse Ranch Management, Lvl II N04888 8
Horse Ranch Management, AS S0102 2
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AGOR 51 OR AGOR 53 OR AGOR 71 OR BUSM 20 OR BUSM 66 OR WELD 40 3
 Units11
 Total Units61.5
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