Ag Course of Study - Ag Technology

Natural Resources Pathway Agricultural Mechanics Career Opportunities Agricultural Educator Agricultural Engineer Agriculture Operations Specialist Agriculture Systems Manager Agricultural Welder Biofuels Researcher Diesel Mechanic Equipment Sales Farmer / Rancher Heavy Equipment Technician Power Equipment Manufacturing 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 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 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 Ag Power & Mechanization 1.0 Subject Credit English……… … 1.0 Electives………………… 5.0 Ag Construction…… …… 1.0 Ag Structures………………1.0 Suggested Electives      Speech / Debate Biology II Algebra/Geometry II Intro to CAD Foreign Language I&II      Probability & Statistics Chemistry II Physics Intro to Engineering Agribusiness Mgmt Suggested Technical Skill Assessments Precision Agriculture Specialist  Small Engine Repair Agricultural Mechanics Career Outlook Expect 9% increase in employment in Ag Mechanics in next years The largest area of need is in GPS and GIS Systems Salary Expectations H.S Diploma: $31,000 A.S Degree: $36,000 B.S Degree: $54,000 Possible Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs through CCC Ag Program Exploratory - Help construct picnic table - Practice different welds - Complete blueprints of project Placement - Work in small engine repair - Work in local welding shop - Work for local implement dealer Ownership - Operate small engine repair shop - Construct a project for own use - Operate farm welding service business - Operate GPS mapping service Natural Resources Pathway Agricultural Mechanics 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  Northwest Missouri State University – Farm Operations  Ozark Technical College – Diesel Technology Associate’s Degree:  Crowder College – Agriculture  Linn State Technical College – Heavy Equipment Technology  North Central Missouri College – Agriculture Power Machinery Operation  Ozark Technical College – Diesel Technology  State Fair Community College - Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree:  Northwest Missouri State University – Technology in Agriculture  University of Central Missouri – Ag Mechanization  University of Missouri – Agricultural Systems Management ... Northwest Missouri State University – Technology in Agriculture  University of Central Missouri – Ag Mechanization  University of Missouri – Agricultural Systems Management ... Heavy Equipment Technology  North Central Missouri College – Agriculture Power Machinery Operation  Ozark Technical College – Diesel Technology  State Fair Community College - Agriculture Bachelor’s... College – Agriculture & Natural Resources  Northwest Missouri State University – Farm Operations  Ozark Technical College – Diesel Technology Associate’s Degree:  Crowder College – Agriculture