Natural Resources Pathway Natural Resources / Conservation Career Opportunities Agricultural Educator Aquaculturalist Aquarium Operator Conservation Officer Entomologist Extension Agent Fish Scientist Forester Hatchery Operator Natural Resource Manager Park Ranger Range Manger Suggested High School Course of Study Grade Grade 10 Subject Credit Lit & Comp.……………… 1.0 World History………………1.0 Math……………………… 1.0 Science…………………… 1.0 PE / Health… …………… 1.0 Elective…………………… 1.0 Ag Science I……………… 1.0 Grade 11 Grade 12 Subject Credit American Lit & Comp…… 1.0 American History… ………1.0 Math……………………… 1.0 Science…………………… 1.0 Personal Finance …… 0.5 Elective…………………… 1.5 Conservation………… 1.0 Subject Credit English……… … 1.0 Electives………………… 5.0 Vet & Equine Science.…… 1.0 Suggested Electives Speech / Debate Biology II AP Chemistry Geology Foreign Language I&II Water Quality Specialist Wildlife Researcher Career Outlook Salary Expectations H.S Diploma: $30,000 A.S Degree: $39,915 B.S Degree: $53,473 Probability & Statistics Chemistry II AP Biology Meteorology Agribusiness Mgmt Suggested Technical Skill Assessments Wildlife Biology Expect 5% increase in employment in Natural Resources in next years The largest area of need is in Federal Agencies Subject Credit World Lit & Comp .1.0 American Government…….1.0 Math……………………… 1.0 Science…………………… 1.0 Electives… ……………….2.0 Ag Science II………………1.0 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 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 ... State Fair Community College - Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree: College of the Ozarks - Conservation & Wildlife Management Lincoln University – Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science... – Agriculture & Natural Resources Crowder College – Water Management Associate’s Degree: Crowder College - Environmental Science North Central Missouri College – Agriculture & Natural Resources. .. – Wildlife Conservation Missouri Western University – Wildlife Conservation and Management Northwest Missouri State University - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation University of Central