Agricultural Leadership IV - Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

13002500 Agricultural Leadership IV - Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (First Time Taken)

13002510 Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Second Time Taken)

Recommended Grade Levels: 11-12

Prerequisite: Recommended-a minimum of one credit from the courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

Credit: 2 (A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills. )

Description: Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.

Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.