Why earn a graduate certificate in ranch management?
- Our courses build your livestock knowledge. Topics include animal management, feed production and finances.
- As part of this program, you'll complete an internship. You can put your skills to use as a manager-in-training at a local operation, such as Journagan Ranch.
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Apply to this certificate program through a central application: GradCAS. Review the sections below before you begin.
Certificate in Ranch Management
Adam McGee, Program Director
Karls Hall, Room 201; Phone 417-837-2500
AdamMcGee@MissouriState.edu
Program description
A graduate certificate in Ranch Management provides students with in-depth knowledge into managing livestock operations including animal management, feed production, and finances. Students must complete an internship as a manger-in-training at Journagan Ranch or other suitable livestock operation where they complete a special project evaluating and alternative practice to add value to the operation. Completion of a graduate certificate in Ranch Management prepares students for advanced placement in livestock management positions.
Admission criteria
Students must be admitted into the certificate program.
Program requirements – 18 hours
Required courses:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 796** | Science Internship | 3 hrs |
| AGP 670* | Advanced Forage Crops | 3 hrs |
| AGB 684* | Advanced Farm Business Management | 3 hrs |
| AGS 611* OR AGS 716 |
Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism OR |
3 hrs |
Select 2 courses from below:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGS 752 | Advanced Cow-calf Production | 3 hrs |
| AGS 753 | Advanced Stocker and Feedlot Cattle Production | 3 hrs |
| AGS 712 | Special Topics in Animal Science: Advanced Sheep and Goat Production | 1-3 hrs |
| AGS 712 | Special Topics in Animal Science: Advanced Dairy Cattle Production | 1-3 hrs |
* These courses are dual listed and may not be taken for graduate credit if they related undergraduate course (AGP 370, AGB 584, AGS 511) was taken. If this is the case, then other graduate level Plant Science, Agricultural Business, and Animal Science courses must be substituted.
**Students must complete an internship as a manger-in-training at Journagan Ranch or other suitable livestock operation where they complete a special project evaluating current and alternative practices to add value to the operation. Completion of a graduate certificate in Ranch Management prepares students for advanced placement in livestock management positions.
Completion requirements
Students must have an overall grade point average of 3.00 for completion of certificate program.
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