• CTE Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

     

    The Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources program of study is committed to preparing students for careers and life skills through education and training in agricultural commodities and natural resources. Horticulture, Veterinary Science, and Animal Science are available programs on campus and can get students out of the classroom and enjoying the outdoors. Students can receive certifications in Floral Design, Veterinary Science, or Animal Science. The Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification verifies individuals have acquired the knowledge and skills to pursue a sustainable career in the floral industry. The Texas Veterinary Medical Association Level 1 Certified Vet Assistant will educate veterinary assistants in the essential skills and knowledge needed to become effective contributors to the veterinary medical care team. The Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification verifies individuals have acquired the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career within the animal science industry. The Bayer Crop Science Plant Certification verifies individuals have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a variety of plant, natural, and environmental science-related fields. 

     

    CTE Cluster

    Strand

    Year 1

    Year 2

    Year 3

    Year 4

    Certification

    AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES

    Animal Science 

    Principles of Agriculture

    Livestock Production

    Veterinary Medical Applications

    Practicum

    Certified Veterinary Assistant

    Principles of Agriculture

    Livestock Production

    Equine Sciences / Small Animal Management

    Advanced Animal Sciences

    ICEV Fundamentals of Animal Science

    Plant Science

    Principles of Agriculture

    Floral Design

    Landscape Design & Management / Turf Grass Management

    Practicum

    TSFA TX Floral Design L1

     

    TSFA TX Floral Design L2

     

    ICEV BASF Plant Science

     

    Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator

    Horticulture Science

     

    Industry Certifications

    Animal Science

    Certified Veterinarian Assistant Level 1

    The TVMA Veterinary Assistant Training Program is standardized and documents the basic skills and competencies required for animal care and assistance. The program will educate veterinary assistants in the essential skills and knowledge needed to become effective contributors to the veterinary medical care team. The best thing about this program is it can be completed either in a clinic or a TVMA-approved educational program.

    ICEV Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

     

    Plant Science

    Texas State Floral Association Level 1 Floral Certification

    The Texas State Floral Association Level One Floral Certification exam includes competencies such as understanding industry-specific vocabulary, plant identification, and common and scientific names of plants.  In addition to the written exam, testers will be asked to complete a nine-carnation triangle hands-on design and a rose boutonnière hands-on design. The following principles and elements of floral design should be considered as a tester designs the hands-on projects for the certification; Balance, Mechanics, Proportion/Scale, Depth/Rhythm, Focal Point, Dominance, Skeleton, Foliage, Unity, Form, and Line.

     

    Texas State Floral Association Level 2 Floral Certification

     

    Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

     

    ICEV BASF Plant Science Certification