ISBE Career Pathways in Agricultural Education      
Click on a career pathway name to learn more specifics of that pathway. To view a suggested course description and outline, click on the course title.

For a printable version of this matrix as and ISBE program approval guidelines click here: Program Approval Guidelines

01.0000 Agricultural Science (General)	01.0101 Agricultural Business & Management	01.0201 Agricultural Mechanics &Technology	01.0601 Horticulture	03.0101 Natural Resources Conservation Management
Group 1 – Foundational Courses - (Orientation at 9th and 10th Grade)
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 Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science, Basic Agricultural Mechanics	Basic Agricultural Science, Basic Horticultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science, Basic Horticultural Science
**Supervised Agricultural Experience I	**Supervised Agricultural Experience I	**Supervised Agricultural Experience I	**Supervised Agricultural Experience I	**Supervised Agricultural Experience I
Group 2 – Skill Courses - (Preparation at 11th and 12th Grade)
Agricultural Biotechnology	Agricultural Sales & Marketing	Agricultural Construction & Technology	Greenhouse Production & Floral Design	Natural Resources Conservation & Management
Agronomy	Agricultural Business Management,  Fulfills Consumer Education	Agricultural Machinery Services	Horticultural Production & Management
Animal Science		Agricultural Mechanics & Technology	Landscaping & Turf Management
Aquacultural Science & Technology		Agricultural Metal & Fabrication
		Physical Science Applications in Agriculture		Environmental Science
Food Science Technology
Biological Science Applications in Agriculture,  Plant and Animal Science
Veterinary Technology
Group 3 – Additional Courses – (Preparation at 11th and 12th Grade)
Ag Communications & Leadership	Ag Communications & Leadership	Ag Communications & Leadership	Ag Communications & Leadership	Ag Communications & Leadership
Agricultural Business Management,  Fulfills Consumer Education	Agricultural Mechanics & Technology	Agricultural Business Management, Fulfills Consumer Education	Agricultural Business Management, Fulfills Consumer Education	Agricultural Business Management, Fulfills Consumer Education
Physical Science Applications in Agriculture	Physical Science Applications in Agriculture		Physical Science Applications in Agriculture	Physical Science Applications in Agriculture
**Supervised Agricultural Experience II	**Supervised Agricultural Experience II	**Supervised Agricultural Experience II	**Supervised Agricultural Experience II	**Supervised Agricultural Experience II
Cooperative Education	Cooperative Education	Cooperative Education	Cooperative Education	Cooperative Education
Group 4 - Other Courses These courses are not currently approved as part of the secondary agricultural education career pathways. Jr. High course outlines must be submitted to ISBE Agricultural Education consultant for approval.
Exploring AFNR - Jr. High Ag	Agricultural Math & Technology