Agriculture Education
Animal Science
This pathway focuses on the scientific principles that underline the breeding, care, and management of agricultural animals and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. This includes developing better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products, as well as studying genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth and development of animals.
Horticulture and Plant Science Systems
This pathway focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products. This includes instruction in the plant sciences, crop cultivation and production, and agricultural and food products processing
Animal Science Pathway
Pathway Courses
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Year 1
Agriscience or Principles of Agriculture Science and Technology
Year 2
Agriscience or Principles of Agriculture Science and Technology
Year 3
Animal Science or Agribusiness
Year 4
Veterinary Science
Animal Science or Agribusiness
Related Electives
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Animal Science Internship (DHHS)
Campus Offered
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Dixie Heights High School, Simon Kenton High School
Certifications Available
Animal Science Systems, iCEV Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science, iCEV Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications.
College Majors/Career Opportunities
Veterinarian, Veterinarian Technician, Animal Trainer, Zookeeper, Zoologist, Wildlife Technician, Animal Services Worker, Pet Groomer, Biologist, Butcher
Horticulture and Plant Science Systems
Pathway Courses
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Year 1
Agriscience or Principles of Agriculture Science and Technology
Ecology and Plant Science (Scott HS)
Year 2
Agriscience or Principles of Agriculture Science and Technology
Greenhouse Management (Scott HS)
Crop and Plant Internship (Scott HS)
Year 3
Agri-Biology (DHHS)
Floral Design or Greenhouse Technology (SKHS)
Year 4
Introduction to Greenhouse and Crop Production
Floral Design or Greenhouse Technology (SKHS)
Related Electives
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Horticulture Internship (DHHS)
Campus Offered
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Dixie Heights High School, Scott High School, Simon Kenton High School
Diploma + Certification
Horticulture and Plant Science Systems and iCEV Bayer Crop and Plant Science
College Majors/Career Opportunities
Horticulturist, Landscape Architect, Botanist, Landscaper, Florist, Farmer, Nursery/Greenhouse Grower, Agricultural Technician, Biotechnologist, Agronomist, Forest Conservation Officer, Agricultural Educator, Arborist, Aquaculturist, Food Scientist, Agricultural Engineer