Health, Human, and Public Services: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Pathway

Pathway Summary: 

Careers in production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources.

Pathway Courses:

• Level 1:  Intro to Sociology
• Level 2:  Marine Biology
• Level 3:  Anatomy & Physiology
• Level 4:  S.T.E.M. and Human Development and Nutrition

See Program of Study and Career Pathways for Other Recommended Electives and Virtual Courses recommended for this pathway.

AP and Dual Enrollment (ECE) Credit Opportunities:

AP 2D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP European History, AP Physics (algebra-based), AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, UConn ECE Music Theory 1 and 2, UConn ECE Music Appreciation, UConn ECE Physics 1201Q, UConn ECE Physics 1202, UConn ECE French 5, UConn ECE Spanish 5, UConn Seminar in Writing through Literature

Recommended Clubs & Organizations:

• Eco-Adventures and Archaeology Club
• Future Business Leaders of America (FLBA)
• Science Club
• Math Team
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Key Business and Industry Partners:

• Bushy Hill Nature Center

Future Careers:

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Bachelors degree:   Soil and Plan Scientists, Biological Technicians, Natural Sciences Managers, Environmental Engineers

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Associates degree:  Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Environmental Engineering Technician

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after high school:  Nonfarm Animal Caretakers, Hazardous Materials Removal Workers, Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors, Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant and System Operators, Farm Workers and Laborers (crop, nursery, and greenhouse)