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  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Animal Sciences Overview",
  "id": "animal-sciences-overview--horse-ranch-management-level-ii-certificate",
  "name": "Horse Ranch Management - Level II",
  "award": "Certificate",
  "department": "animal-sciences-overview",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/animal-science/horse-ranch-management-level-ii-certificate/",
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      "markdown": "**Natural Sciences Division  \nAgricultural Sciences Department**  \nThe 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.\n\n#### Required Courses"
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          "text": "Completion of the Horse Ranch Management - Level I coursework",
          "units": "11"
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          "text": "PLUS"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Completion of the Horse Ranch Management - Level II coursework",
          "units": "7 - 9"
        },
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "18-20"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Horse Ranch Management - Level I coursework"
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          "code": "ASCI 2",
          "title": "Animal Nutrition",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 16",
          "title": "Horse Production and Management",
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        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Horse Ranch Management - Level II coursework"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 59",
          "title": "Work Experience in Agriculture *Complete 1 - 3 units of ASCI 59",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 94",
          "title": "Animal Breeding",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASCI 96",
          "title": "Animal Sanitation and Disease Control",
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          "indent": false
        },
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          "text": "Total Units",
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      "markdown": "### Outcomes\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n_Upon successful completion of this program, a student:_\n\n-   completing the Horse Ranch Management certificate will demonstrate professional conduct in the industry\n-   will design a production/business plan for a horse-related activity\n-   completing a certificate in Horse Ranch Management will be able to address animal welfare requirements when designing and implementing an equine management system\n\nReview Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program."
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