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Service Area: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
 

Career Pathway:
Environmental Science

A career in Environmental Science involves studying the natural world to understand and address pressing environmental issues. Environmental scientists collect and analyze data to develop solutions for problems such as climate change, pollution, and resource conservation. They work in a variety of sectors, including government agencies, research institutions, and non-profit organizations, contributing to the protection and sustainable management of our planet's ecosystems.

Picture of an energy windmill

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Culinary Arts 1, 2, & 3
  • Intro to Engineering Design
  • AP Human Geography
  • Principles of Engineering
  • AP Environmental Science
  • Sociology
  • AP Biology 
  • Physics
 Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

*ICCSD partnership with CCA allows students to take Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources courses at Clear Creek Amana High School.

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Entrepreneurship 

  • Future Career Readiness

  • World Languages 

  • Personal Wellness and Fitness

  • Current and Critical Health Issues 

  • Health

  • Personal Finance

  • Chemistry 

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

  • Science Olympiad

  • Environmental Club

  • Garden Club 

  • Food for All 

  • SEA (Students for Environmental Action)

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Ecology

  • Geoscience

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Conservation Biology

  • Meteorology

  • Environmental Studies

Future
Careers

  • Air Quality Specialist

  • Natural Resources Manager

  • Renewable Energy Specialist

  • Green Building Consultant

  • Soil Scientist

  • Water Quality Scientist

Community Partnerships

  • The Lavender Farm at Sutliff

  • UIHC Maintenance & Engineering (Grounds)

  • Winds Reach Farm

  • Stone House Timber, LLC

  • US Army Corps of Engineers

  • Johnson County Historic Poor Farm