Backcountry Horsemanship majors gain additional experience in areas such as working with young horses and serving on the campus park patrol. The major program also includes natural resources training in areas such as game management, law enforcement and interpretive services. Additional practical experience and financial assistance is offered through the work study program. This program allows students that qualify to work for the barn manager. Not only will this help with college expenses but they also will gain valuable work experience.
Job placement is diversified.
Some graduates work for public agencies while others work with private ranches and outfitters. Graduates also are finding employment in the breeding, boarding and training industry. The future employment outlook is indeed very bright. Hocking College's unique combination of specialized backcountry experience and natural resources education means that our graduates are ready for employment with federal and state governments and with the private recreational industry. The range of employment opportunities for graduates is extremely diversified and grows with each graduating class.