Ranch Management Certificate

Admission to the Certificate Program

Applicants meeting academic enrollment criteria should have sufficient working experience in agriculture to understand the nature of the industry. Basic knowledge and experience with farming or ranching enterprises enables the students to obtain more value out of the course of study. Enrollment is limited. Selection to the program is made after each applicant completes the application, including transcripts and a professional interview. When all other considerations are equal, earlier applicants are given priority. For information, or to request an application, call 817.257.7145 or write to:

Director, Ranch Management Program

Texas Christian University

TCU Box 297420

Fort Worth, TX 76129

The ranch management certificate program requires two consecutive semesters to complete. Students are provided intensive classroom instruction in basic management principles. The program of study includes courses in livestock production, natural resource conservation, forage production, accounting principles. Fieldwork is coordinated with classroom study to demonstrate principles as they are applied in production situations.

Classes are presented in three-hour units to allow concentration of subject matter and to facilitate field work. Generally, class hours are 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, five days a week. Class hours may vary when fieldwork requires additional time for travel.

Basic vocational skills are taught that require physical mobility and manual dexterity. Field work includes five week-long trips and numerous day trips. No other courses may be taken during the year. The two-semester program leads to 34 hours of credit and a ranch management certificate.

Required Courses for Certificate in Ranch Management

Fall Semester (17 hours):

RAMA 30102

Ranch Operations and Development

RAMA 30403

Soil and Water Conservation

RAMA 40103

Beef Cattle Production

RAMA 40303

Animal Health Management

RAMA 50503

Range Management

RAMA 50603

Ranch Records and Finance

Spring Semester (17 hours):

RAMA 30703

Animal Nutrition and Feeding

RAMA 40112

Sheep and Goat Production

RAMA 40313

Animal Health and Reproduction

RAMA 40903

Forage Production and Use

RAMA 50213

Ranch Business Management (WEM)

RAMA 50803

Marketing of Livestock and Meats (WEM)





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