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Agriculture and Animal Science

Associated Careers

Animal Scientist, Soil and Plant Scientist, Farmer, Rancher, Market Analyst, Purchasing Manager

Credentials Offered

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)

Entry Level Course

Advanced Courses

Other Recommended SCHS Coursework

Recommended SCHS/SCC Dual Enrolled Classes

Agriscience Applications

Animal Science I

Animal Science II

Horticulture I

Horticulture II

Internship

*All students considering a two or four year degree after HS should consider Math 143, History 131/132 and Chemistry

(GPA of 2.8 or higher and Junior/Senior required)

Associate in Science College Transfer Pathway courses. Biology 111 and 112 and Math 143. Business Administration Certificate.

After High School

Several Community Colleges in North Carolina have programs in Agriculture and Animal Science. More information about those programs and more can be found HERE.

Students taking the following can receive credit for the corresponding community college class if the following conditions are met:

  • Enroll in a NC Community College within two years of high school graduation

  • Final grade of B or higher in the high school course AND

  • CTE post assessment - Score of 90 or higher

  • Performance-based Measurement (PBM) - Meets course proficiency

  • Industry Credentials - Courses that have industry credentials as proof of learning will follow the procedure for Credit for Prior Learning as outlined in NC Community College System Curriculum Procedures Reference Manual (https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academicprograms/curriculum-procedures-reference-manual-cprm).

*Community college officials must verify eligibility of the courses listed on the submitted high school transcript to receive articulated credit. Students may be asked to submit additional supporting documentation or demonstration to receive credit. Colleges must follow the criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in awarding credit.

High School Class

NC Community College Class

Horticulture I - Intro to Plants

HOR-150 Introduction to Horticulture

Horticulture II - Plant Production

HOR-150 Introduction to Horticulture OR HOR-152 Agribusiness Technology

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