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School/College/UniversityKirkwood Community College
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Career Cluster Plan of Study for ►Learners ►Parents ►Counselors ►Teachers/Faculty
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This Career Cluster Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. NOTE: This Plan of Study, used for learners at an educational institution, should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements. Use * for Courses that are taught for Concurrent Credit.
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EDUCATIONLEVELSGRADEEnglish/ Language ArtsMathScienceSocial Studies/ SciencesOther Required Courses Other Electives Recommended Electives Learner Activities / CTSO GroupList Career and Technical Courses and/ or Degree Major Courses for SERVICE AREA Also Indicate location for course if not local school district.Additional Learning Opportunities
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Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners
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SECONDARY9English 9
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Pre-AP 9
Intermediate Math, Algebra or Geometry EarthWorld Geography

Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4; Band; Choir; Art; Principles of Engineering; FCS; Industrial Tech, PE, Intro to Ag/FFA, Meet Silver Cord requirementsAFNRCareer Research
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10English 10
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Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra IIIntro to Chemistry, OR Intro to PhysicsAmerican History
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Pre-AP Social Studies
AFNR, Plant Science, Natural Resources, Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, Ag BusinessFFA
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11English 11 or
Pre-AP English
Geometry, Algebra II OR FST, OR AP StatisticsGeneral Biology
World History OR AP World HistoryAFNR, Plant Science, Natural Resources, Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, Ag BusinessPart-Time Employment
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College Placement or Career Advisement Checkpoint (ACT, Accuplacer, ALEKS, etc)
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12Creative Writing, Living Language, Minority Lit, Advanced Composition, JournalismAlgebra II, OR FST-PDM, OR PDM/AP CalculusElectives if desiredGovernmentAFNR, Plant Science, Natural Resources, Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, Ag BusinessACT
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Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes.
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POSTSECONDARYYear 13Composition I OR II
Technical Writing

Math Course
Basic Problem Solving Skills

Basic Problem Solving Skills
Science Course
Observation Skills
Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Psychology		Professionalism in Agriculture, Applied Agriultural Concepts, Principles of Agronomy, Survey of the Animal Industry, Introduction to Ag Business, Ag Computers, Agricultural Fertilizers and Chemicals, Farm Records or Financial Accounting, Agricultural Procedures and Safety, Employment Seminar, Integrated Pest Management, Agricultural Selling, Human Relations in Management, Farm Business Management, Agriulture Finance, Animal Nutrition, Introduction to Agriculture Markets, Precision Farming Systems, Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, Agricultureal Econmics, Agricultural Industry Business Management. https://www.kirkwood.edu/catalog/current/agriculture-business.htm Certification
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Year14Fundamentals Of Oral CommunicationSociology of Aging
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Year 15Continue courses in the area of specialization.
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Year 16Continue courses in the area of specialization.
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Possible Careers:
Farmer, Ag Teacher, Welder, Animal Scientist, Food Nutritionist, Animal Nutritionist, Agronomist, Entemologist, Ag Journalist, Ag Policy, Ag Law, Researcher, Business Owner, Ag Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Natural Resources Officer, Park Ranger, Florist, Butcher, Meat Scientist
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