Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
High School CTE Program: Agricultural Biotechnology
Career Cluster Pathway: Animal/Plant/Environmental Systems Educational Agency: Orange County Public Schools 2011-2012 16 CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS 8 ADDITIONAL CREDITS CAREER AND OTHER REQUIRED ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL TECHNICAL COURSES EDUCATION COURSES 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits, STUDIES RECOMMENDED FINE OR PRACTICAL 2 with lab
3 credits
ARTS (1 credit) PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 credit)
Major Area of Interest: Agriscience
ELECTIVES
POSTSECONDARY
HIGH SCHOOL
Career Cluster of interest identified by students enrolled in mandatory middle school career education course that includes interest assessment through CHOICES and ePersonal Education Planner through FACTS.org.
9
English I
Algebra I
Physical Science
Global Studies or World Geography
PE
10
English II
Geometry
Biology
World History
Fine or Practical Arts Elective
11
English III
Algebra II
Chemistry
American History
12
English IV
Calculus or Trig
Physics
American Govt/Economics
Foreign Language Agriscience Foundations I Agricultural Biotechnology 2 Plant/Animal Biotechnology 3
Foreign Language
Dual enrollment courses may be used to satisfy high school graduation or Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars course requirements - see the Articulation Coordinating Committee's Dual Enrollment Equivalency List and the Bright Futures Comprehensive Course Table. Secondary career and technical education programs may lead to industry recognized certificates, occupational opportunities or postsecondary education options. Based on the Career Cluster of interest and identified career and technical education program, the following postsecondary options are available. TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAM(S)
VALENCIA COLLEGE PROGRAM(S)
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM(S)
Westside Tech Veterinary Assisting
A.S. Degree – Landscape & Horticulture Technology; Veterinary Technology Cooperative Agreement with St. Petersburg College
University of Central Florida Bachelor of Applied Science B.A.S. - Supervision & Administration Track B.A.S. - Industrial Operations Track
Technical Certificates – Landscape & Horticulture Specialist, Landscape & Horticulture Professional, Landscape & Horticulture Technician
CREDIT
CAREER
SAMPLE CAREER SPECIALTIES
Biological Technicians – SOC Code: 19-4021
High School to Technical Center (PSAV) Dual Enrollment Westside Tech
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers – SOC Code: 11-9013 Nursery and Greenhouse Managers – SOC Code: 11-9013.01 Farm and Ranch Managers – SOC Code: 11-9013.02 Aquacultural Managers – SOC Code: 11-9013.03 ARTICULATION AND CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES High School to College Credit Cert. or Degree Statewide Industry Certification – FNGLA001 HOS 1010C Introduction to Horticulture and Landscape (3 college credits) ORH 1510C Ornamental Plant Materials I (3 college credits)
Agricultural Inspectors
PSAV/PSV to A.A.S. or A.S. to B.S. or B.A.S. A.S. to B.A.S. at UCF
Possible Industry Certifications
Secondary: Postsecondary:
Certified Horticulture Professional; NOCTI Horticulture - Landscaping Certified Horticulture Professional, Certified Landscape Designer, Certified Landscape Technician, Certified Arborist