Agricultural enterprises are evolving. As the industry moves from traditional production to diversified revenue streams, the need for holistic management is greater than ever. The Casper College ranch and agrotourism management program is designed to bridge the gap between ranching heritage and modern hospitality. Whether you are a current ranch supervisor looking to modernize your operation or an aspiring outdoor guide, our program provides the technical and managerial skills needed to thrive.
We offer a specialized, one-year certificate designed for rapid career advancement and immediate application in the field.
Casper College is a national leader in “affordable excellence,” providing specialized vocational training at a fraction of the cost of private institutions. For the current academic year, Casper College awarded more than $13.8 million in financial aid. Students in this program are eligible for the Hathaway Scholarship, federal grants, and over 270 institutional scholarship funds. Our financial aid team in the Nolte Gateway Center is committed to putting “Students First,” ensuring that your path to management is a smart and accessible investment.
The intersection of agriculture and tourism offers a wide variety of career opportunities for those with a diverse skill set.
Casper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our agriculture and hospitality courses are designed to meet industry standards, ensuring your certificate carries the professional validation needed to lead a high-stakes enterprise.
The Ranch and Agrotourism Management certificate is built to be “stackable.” Every credit earned in this program can be applied toward an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Agriculture or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Through our 2+2 transfer agreements and the University Partnerships Program, you can even apply these credits toward a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming without leaving Casper. Learn more at Transfer Agreements.
You must apply to this program separate and in addition to the Casper College application. Space is limited. Applicants will be required to interview with a program selection committee.
Your program application is complete only when all of the following items are received by the program director:
You can submit those required documents via email or postal mail. Additional application materials can be sent to: Health Hornecker, Casper College, 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 OR ranching@caspercollege.edu.
Questions about this program application? Email ranching@caspercollege.edu; or contact Heath Hornecker, Program Chair, at 307-268-2525 or Jerry Hawkes, Dean, at 307-268-2593.
You can download it from the Resources section of this web page. Or you can call Lupe at 307-268-2235 and she will be happy to mail you a copy of the guidebook.
Each year there is a different pool of candidates. We never know how many people will apply. In the past couple of years it has been between 40-50 applicants each semester.
We admit 32 students to start in January and August.
Students earn points based on degree GPA, TEAS test scores, and grades they receive in pre-requisite courses and in selected general education courses. Students with the highest points are admitted. See the “Admission Ranking Worksheet” in the Guide to ReNEW AD Nursing for a detailed description.
We do not utilize a waiting list. After accepting the initial students, we rank the remaining qualified applicants according to their point totals and create an alternate list. Because some students maybe provisionally admitted while enrolled in pre-requisite courses, confirmed admissions will take place upon posting of final grades. If accepted students decline or become inelegible, applicants from the alternate list will be invited to join the program. This list remains viable until beginning of the semester and then becomes void. We begin the following admissions period with no preference given to those applicants who had been on the alternate list.
Starting Fall 2024, a CNA License will be required for admission.
In the Fall of 2016 there was a curriculum change to the ReNEW curriculum. We offer an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). The ReNEW curriculum is a BSN curriculum with an ADN benchmark so students can become an RN and transition into the BSN program offered on-line through UW . There are some areas that are covered more extensively in the baccalaureate degree. These include research and a greater emphasis on leadership. Basic nursing content is the same in both levels of education. Graduates of both degrees take the same licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN.
After being accepted, the program is 2 years (4 semesters).
Casper College offers many courses via distance education including online courses. See the current college catalog for an up-to-date listing of courses offered, including those offered online. All nursing classes utilize the internet (MyCCMoodle) to augment the course’s delivery.
Nursing students or Nursing program applicants who would like a chance for Wyoming Investment in Nursing (WYIN) funds need to contact Align at 800-999-6541 extension 9019 or 9051. Their application and self certification form must be returned to the Enrollment Services office, 3rd floor Gateway Center.
The instructors are phenomenal—they are supportive and truly want you to succeed. I’ve felt prepared and confident in every clinical experience.
Academic Chair; Agriculture Instructor
Academic Assistant, School of Science
Dean, School of Science
