Ranch Management CertificateAdmission 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):
Spring Semester (17 hours):
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