Study the production and distribution of the world’s food supply, financial basics for agribusinesses, and the systems and methods for marketing crops and livestock. Learn how to apply the principles of economics, business, marketing and finance to managing a farm or ranch operation.
This certificate is offered exclusively to high school students enrolled in the College in High School program. Earn six college credits while in high school by studying the basics of allied health careers, medical terminology and emergency responses.
This introductory certificate teaches the basics of animal science theory and practice. Study livestock breeding and handling, feeds and feeding, and farm and ranch management.
This certificate gives you an overview of using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software tools and techniques. Learn the Cartesian coordinate system, drawing templates, linetype and lineweights, layers, parametric feature-based solid modeling concepts and more.
Students receive an introduction to construction work for all crafts. This will give students a general overview of carpentry methods as they prepare for jobs in carpentry and construction.
Experience what it takes to work in a public-facing customer service position. Gain skills in time management, team building, human relations in organizations, stress management and leadership as they relate to customer service.
Expand your horticultural knowledge while gaining vital industry skills. This certificate builds on the introductory horticulture certificate with classes in crop production, plant health and dynamics of the world’s food supply.
Receive a comprehensive education in energy technologies and petroleum fundamentals in use today. Students will also learn how to thrive in an oil and gas organization by understanding principles that lead to success such as business ethics, time management and team building.
Learn about advanced geospatial technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Gain fundamental computer skills along with an understanding of how these technologies are used to enhance agricultural equipment for precision planting and harvesting and other applications.
Explore the historical and cultural role of the media in society while learning the basics of news research, writing, reporting and interviewing as well as how to verify sources and photojournalism. Apply your learning during an in-depth journalism internship on a subject you’re eager to explore.