SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Are you interested in wildlife, animals, parks, or forestry? Are you curious about the physical world and concerned about the environment? Do you like physical activity? Do you like to observe, learn, investigate, or solve problems? If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, this may be the career path for you! Description:
The Art pathway includes careers involved in working with your hands and artistic abilities to create new things or to become an original thinker to use what you know to create new art as an integral part of our society including professional artist, art teacher, designer, architect, etc.
Career Opportunities by Educational Level:
High School Diploma / On-the-Job Training   Junior / Technical / Community College or Apprenticeship Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree / Doctorate
Farm Worker
Forestry Worker
Nursery Worker
Florist
Gardener and Grounds Keeper
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Farmer/Farm Manager
Fisher/Hunter/Trapper
Lumber Production Worker
Florist Sales Clerk
Greenhouse Keeper
Landscape Maintenance Worker
Nursery Salesperson
Nursery Worker		 Arborist
Floral Designer
Florist
Interior Plantscaper
Irrigation Technician
Landscape Contractor
Pest Management Technician
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Forestry Worker
Farmer/Farm Manager
Lumber Production Worker
Hazardous Material Specialist
Safety/Sanitation Technician
Poultry Hatchery Supervisor
Agriculture Consumer Information Specialist
Agriculture Technician/Textile
Technical Sales Representative
Quality Control Technician
Food Processing Technician
Crop Protection/Production Specialist		 Botanical Gardens Manager
Botanist
Agricultural Engineer
Biological Scientist
Farmer/Farm Manager
Turf Manager
Vegetable Producer
Forester and Conservation Scientist
Ranch Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Horticulturist
Nursery/Orchard Manager
Plant breeder
Biomedical Engineer
Agricultural Scientist
Cooperative Extension Service
Fish and Game Warden
Landscape Architect
Seed Specialist
Hazardous Material Coordinator
Aquaculturist
Agriscience Teacher
Plant Geneticist
Community Activities College Majors School Activities (varies by campus)
4-H Club
Part-time Employment
Community Service Volunteer
Officer for Community Clubs and Organizations		 · Oceanography
· Agricultural/Food Products Processing
· Agronomy
· Dairy Science
· Food Science and Technology
· Forest Products Technology
· Forestry Sciences
· Poultry Science
· Agricultural Engineering
· Biophysics
· Botany
.Biological Technology
· Agricultural Education
· Agricultural Business and Management
· Breeding and Genetics
· Equestrian/Equine Studies
· Farm and Ranch Management
· Environmental Science
· Fisheries Science
· Wildlife and Wild Lands Management
· Natural Resources Management
· Ecology
· Entomology
· Horticulture/Ornamental
· Horticulture
· Landscape Architecture
· Agricultural Economics
· Agricultural Journalism		 UlL Academic Competition
Career Leadership Organizations
National Honor Society
Science Fair
Student Government
Junior Achievement
FFA

 
Related High School Courses
(In addition to the required courses)

The following courses will support your interest in this career path.
 

  • Emphasis for selection of electives should correlate to chosen educational field.
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    Introduction to World Agricultural Science and Technology
    Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
    Introduction to Horticulture
    Horticultural Plant Production
    Agriculture Structure of Technology
    Technology Systems
    Business Management
    Business Ownership
    Business Law
    Business Computer Information Systems
    Business Image Management Multimedia
    Keyboarding
    Recordkeeping
    Manufacturing Systems
    Aquatic Science
    Environmental Science
    Agricultural Communications
    Landscape Design
    Engineering Graphics
    Transportation Systems
    Languages Other Than English
    AP Biology
    Chemistry
    AP Chemistry
    Computer Science
    AP Environmental Science    		 Physics
    AP Physics
    Geology, Meteorology, & Oceanography
    Sociology & Psychology
    Mathematical Models with Applications
    Precalculus
    AP Calculus
    AP Statistics
    Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
    Floral Design
    Personal Skills & Development in Agriculture
    Construction Graphics
    Anatomy & Physiology
    Energy & Environmental Technology
    Exploring Aquaculture
    Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics
    Home Maintenance & Improvement
    Food Technology
    Agricultural Business Management & Marketing
    Entrepreneurship & Agriculture
    Computer Applications & Agriculture
    Wildlife & Recreational Management
    Introduction to Engineering Design
    Environmental Technology
    Accounting
    Independent Study Mentorship