Ag Course of Study - Natural Resources Conservation

Natural Resources PathwayNatural Resources / Conservation Suggested High School Course of Study Lit & Comp.………...1.0 World Lit & Comp...1.0 World History………1.0 American Government…….1.0

Natural Resources Pathway

Natural Resources / Conservation

Suggested High School Course of Study

Lit & Comp.……… 1.0 World Lit & Comp 1.0 World History………1.0 American Government…….1.0 Math……… 1.0 Math……… 1.0 Science……… 1.0 Science……… 1.0

PE / Health… ……… 1.0 Electives… ……….2.0 Elective……… 1.0 Ag Science II………1.0

Ag Science I……… 1.0

American Lit & Comp…… 1.0 English……… … 1.0 American History… ………1.0 Electives……… 5.0 Math……… 1.0 Vet & Equine Science.…… 1.0 Science……… 1.0

Personal Finance …… 0.5 Elective……… 1.5 Conservation………… 1.0

Suggested Electives

 Speech / Debate

 Biology II

 AP Chemistry

 Geology

 Foreign Language I&II

 Probability & Statistics

 Chemistry II

 AP Biology

 Meteorology

 Agribusiness Mgmt

Suggested Technical Skill Assessments

 Forestry

 Soils Evaluation

 Grassland Evaluation

Possible Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs through CCC Ag Program

Exploratory

- Manage wildlife food plot

- Help with controlled burn

- Ride along with Conservationist

Placement

- MO Conservation Internship

- Work at sawmill

- Work at fish hatchery Ownership

- Cut and sale firewood

- Operate Pay-to-Fish Operation

- Raise fish for Pond Stocking

- Raise quail/pheasants

- Sell fishing worms

Career

Opportunities

Agricultural Educator

Aquaculturalist

Aquarium Operator

Conservation Officer

Entomologist

Extension Agent

Fish Scientist

Forester

Hatchery Operator

Natural Resource

Manager

Park Ranger

Range Manger

Water Quality Specialist

Wildlife Biology

Wildlife Researcher

Career Outlook

Expect 5% increase in

employment in Natural

Resources in next 6

years The largest area

of need is in Federal

Agencies

Salary

Expectations

H.S Diploma: $30,000

A.S Degree: $39,915

B.S Degree: $53,473

Natural Resources Pathway

Natural Resources / Conservation

The following opportunities are for students looking to continue their

education beyond high school Only Missouri colleges / training centers are listed.

Certificate Programs:

 North Central Missouri College – Agriculture & Natural Resources

 Crowder College – Water Management

Associate’s Degree:

 Crowder College - Environmental Science

 North Central Missouri College – Agriculture & Natural Resources

 State Fair Community College - Agriculture

Bachelor’s Degree:

 College of the Ozarks - Conservation & Wildlife Management

 Lincoln University – Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science

 Missouri State University – Wildlife Conservation

 Missouri Western University – Wildlife Conservation and Management

 Northwest Missouri State University - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

 University of Central Missouri – Wildlife and Natural Resources Conservation

 University of Missouri – Natural Resource Science & Management, Parks Recreation and Sport, Environmental Science