ISBE Career Pathways in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR)      
August 1, 2020 begins a transition to the new 2020-21 AFNR Course Matrix with eight career pathways.  Click on a pathway to view career titles or click on a course title to view the description and outline. Course outlines for newly added courses are currently in development and will be posted soon. Printable version - 2020-21 AFNR Course Matrix.   For assistance, contact a FCAE program advisor.

For Educator Licensure with Stipulations(ELS), click to view 2019-20 AFNR Course Matrix 

	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
	01.0101	01.0901	01.0000	15.0507	01.0401	03.0101	01.0601	01.0201
	Agribusiness Systems	Animal Systems	Biotechnology Systems	Environmental Service Systems	Food Products and Processing Systems	Natural Resource Systems	Plant Systems	Power, Structural and Technical Systems
GROUP 1: ORIENTATION COURSES (Minimum Selection: One course from Group 1 or 2)
	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration
	Exploratory Agricultural Science	Exploratory Agricultural Science	Exploratory Agricultural Science	Exploratory Agricultural Science	Exploratory Agricultural Science	Exploratory Agricultural Science	Exploratory Agricultural Science	Exploratory Agricultural Science
GROUP 2: INTRODUCTORY COURSES
	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science
	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry
		Basic Animal Science		Physical Science Applications in Agriculture1	Basic Agricultural Processing	Basic Natural Resource  Management	Basic Horticultural Science	Basic Agricultural Mechanics
		Biological Science Applications in Agriculture - Animals					Biological Science Applications in Agriculture - Plants	Physical Science Applications in Agriculture1
GROUP 3: SKILLS COURSE (Minimum Selection: One course from Group 3)
	Agricultural Business Management	Animal Science	Agricultural Biotechnology	Environmental Science	Food Science Technology	Natural Resources Conservation  & Management	Horticultural Production & Management	Agricultural Mechanics  & Technology
	Agricultural Sales  & Marketing	Veterinary Technology		Water Treatment	Animal Processing	Wildlife Management	Landscaping &  Turf Management	Agricultural Construction  & Technology
		Companion and Service & Support Animal Training			Plant Processing	Hunter Education	Greenhouse Production	Agriculture Welding
						Urban Forestry	Agronomy	Agricultural Metal  & Fabrication
						Forestry	Urban Agriculture
GROUP 4: ADVANCED COURSES (Optional)
	Agribusiness Independent Study	Animal Systems Independent Study	Agricultural Biotechnology Independent Study	Environmental Service Systems Independent Study	Agricultural Production and Processing Independent Study	Natural Resources Independent Study	Plant Systems Independent Study	Agricultural Mechanics and Construction Independent Study
	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology
	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership
	Ag Communications	Advanced Biological Science Applications in Agriculture	Sustainable Agriculture	Soil Science	Sustainable Agriculture	Soil Science	Soil Science	Geospatial Technology
	Marketing Commodities	Animal Nutrition	Integrated Pest Management	Alternative Energy	Aquacultural Science  & Technology	Alternative Energy	Sustainable Agriculture	Agricultural Machinery Services
		Animal Genetics	Soil Science	Biotechnical Engineering		Technology, Society and Sustainability	Viticulture	Biotechnical Engineering
		Small Animal Care	Biotechnical Engineering	Sustainable Agriculture		Geospatial Technology	Advanced Biological Science Applications in Agriculture	Precision Agriculture
		Large Animal Care		Physical Science Applications in Agriculture II		Aquacultural Science  & Technology	Aquacultural Science  & Technology	Physical Science Applications in Agriculture II
		Equine Science		Technology, Society and Sustainability			Floral Design
		Aquacultural Science  & Technology		Geospatial Technology
				Precision Agriculture
GROUP 5: WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE COURSES
	Agribusiness Workplace Experience	Animal Systems Workplace Experience	Agricultural Biotechnology Systems Workplace Experience	Environmental Service Systems Workplace Experience	Agricultural Production and Processing Workplace Experience	Natural Resources Workplace Experience	Plant Systems Workplace Experience	Power, Structural and Technical Systems Workplace Experience
A quality CTE program delivers all required elements of Illinois' definition of Size, Scope, Quality.  CTE program elements include: a sequence of courses, each educational entity offering approved courses provides assurance that the course content includes at a minimum the State course description, meets the State's minimum requirements for the course offerings by program, curriculum aligned to state recognized learning standards & industry standards, career pathway guidance, resources to support program/course delivery (licensed & qualified staff, appropriate facilities, adequate equipment, instructional materials, work-based learning experiences, special populations support services, an active affiliated CTSO chapter), articulation/dual credit agreements, documentation of state agency certification or licensing requirements for occupations regulated by law or licensure, and content which prepare students for reflective of current labor & opportunity for workplace experience or a structured capstone course. Orientation courses are suggested to be taught at the prior-to-secondary or 9th grade levels.  Introductory level courses are suggested to be taught at the 9th-11th grade level.  Skill level courses are suggested to be taught at the 10th-12th grade levels.  Workplace Experiences Courses are suggested to be taught at the 12th grade level.