Agriculture and Natural Resources
Animal Science
Are you interested in a career caring for or researching animals? Learn how to promote the longevity and quality of life for animals while developing a deeper understanding of agriculture and our living natural resources.
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$24,040/yr
$55,650/yr
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Animal Science I
Learn animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, health, and management practices to prepare for a career in animal science while developing leadership and employability skills.
Animal Science II - Food Animal
Learn animal anatomy, physiology, digestion, reproduction, housing and facilities, management, and genetics of the food animal industry.
Animal Science II - Companion Animal
Learn about animal welfare, safe handling practices, nutrition, digestion, breeding, grooming, care, classification, and the history of the companion animal industry.
Get Certified
North Carolina Beef Quality Assurance
This certification program aims to ensure consumers are confident that cattle are raised with animal welfare and food safety in mind.
Expand Your Journey
Found your passion? These courses relate to this career pathway and may align to your career and college goals. Find out which of these may be available at your school and consider adding them to your Course Plan in Xello.
Browse enhancement courses:
- Agriculture Applications
- Equine Science I
- Foundations of Health Science
- Veterinary Assisting
Earn College Credit
Get a head start on your college education by taking advantage of dual credit opportunities. There are CTE courses that can articulate to the community college, meaning they will award college credit. Also, the Career & College Promise (CCP) program allows eligible high school students to enroll in community college classes.
CCP Pathways
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FFA
FFA is the agricultural education youth organization that prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Careers focused on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products or resources.