# Horse Ranch Management - Level II (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Animal Sciences Overview

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/animal-science/horse-ranch-management-level-ii-certificate/

**Natural Sciences Division  
Agricultural Sciences Department**  
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 | Title | 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 | Title | 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 |
| **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** | | **18-20** |

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### Outcomes

##### 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.