Farm and Ranch Management, Certificate Level I

This program is based in Big Spring.

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Gainful Employment Information for Farm and Ranch Management, Certificate Level I

First Semester

EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour
AGRI 1309 - Computers in Agriculture 3 semester hours
AGRI 1131 - The Agriculture Industry 1 semester hour
AGRI 2303 - Agricultural Construction I 3 semester hours OR
AGME 1415 - Farm and Ranch Shop Skills 4 semester hours OR
WLDG 1421 - Welding Fundamentals 4 semester hours
AGRI 2321 - Livestock Evaluation I 3 semester hours OR
AGEQ 1311 - Equine Science I 3 semester hours
Elective - must be approved by advisor 3 semester hours

Total: 14/15 Hours

Second Semester

AGRI 1307 - Agronomy Lecture 3 semester hours OR
AGRI 1315 - Horticulture (lecture) 3 semester hours AND
AGRI 1115 - Horticulture (lab) 1 semester hour
AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science (lecture) 3 semester hours AND
AGRI 1119 - Introductory Animal Science (lab) 1 semester hour
AGRI 1325 - Marketing of Agricultural Products 3 semester hours
Elective - Must be approved by advisor 3 semester hours
Elective - Must be approved by advisor 3 semester hours

Total:16-17 Hours

Total Hours in Level I Certificate: 30-32

¹ Capstone course