Ranch Management Certificate

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 manager-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 - Credit Hours: 18

Required Courses:

Select 2 Courses From Below:

AGS 752 - Advanced Cow-Calf Production
AGS 753 - Advanced Stocker and Feedlot Cattle Production
AGS 712 - Special Topics in Animal Science
AGS 712 - Special Topics in Animal Science Credit Hours: 1-3
AGS 712 topics must be Advanced Sheep and Goat Production or Advanced Dairy Cattle Production.

Note:

* These courses are dual listed and may not be taken for graduate credit if the 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 manager-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.