Statewide Program of Study: Animal Science

The Animal Science program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. This program of study includes applying biology and life science to real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include a veterinary office, a farm or ranch, or any outdoor area harboring animal life. Students will research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose diseases and injuries of animals.

Secondary Courses for High School Credit

9th Grade       Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Also offered in 8th grade)

10th Grade     Small Animal Management

                                    * Course Fee: $10.00

                        Equine Science

11th Grade     Livestock Production

12th Grade     Advanced Animal Science (Also a science credit)

                                                * Certification Offered: Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science

                        Veterinary Medical Applications + Agricultural Laboratory and Field Experience

                                    * Course Fee: $20.00

                                                * Certification Offered: Certified Veterinary Assistant, Level 1

                        Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Statewide Program of Study: Plant Science

The Plant Science program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the science, research, and business of plants and other living organisms. This program of study includes the application of biology and life science to real-world life processes of plants and vegetation, either in laboratories or in the field.

Secondary Courses for High School Credit

9th Grade       Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Also offered in 8th grade)

Level 2             Floral Design (also serves as a Fine Arts Credit)

                                    *Course Fee: $100.00

                                                *Certification Offered: Principles of Floral Design

Level 3             Advanced Floral Design

                                    *Course Fee: $100.00

*Certification Offered: Texas State Florist’s Association Knowledge

Based Floral Certification

Level 4             Advanced Plant and Soil Science (also serves as a Science Credit)

                                                *Certification Offered: BSAF Plant Science Certification

                        Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

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