Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources
Overview
The CTE- Environment, Agriculture, and Natural Resources program prepares students for careers at the intersection of science, sustainability, and land stewardship. Through hands-on experiences in greenhouse production, aquaponics, and environmental systems, students build technical skills grounded in biology, ecology, and agricultural science. The program also extends into animal science, where students explore biological systems that connect animal and plant health within sustainable agricultural ecosystems.Graduates are equipped to pursue postsecondary education and careers in fields ranging from urban agriculture, food science, and environmental research to veterinary medicine, zoology, and natural resource management.
Requirements to Enroll and Complete Program: Be in good academic standing with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Learn more about possible careers and majors
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Did You Know?
- 1/3 of CTE Students can earn college credit and/or industry certification through CTE1
- CTE Graduates earn significantly more than those who majored in academic fields2
- 6 in 10 Students plan to pursue a career related to the CTE area they explored in high school.3
- CTE Graduates with technical or applied science associates degrees out-earn bachelor’s degree holders by $11,000.4
Animal Science Pathway
(4-year pathway)
The Animal Science pathway is composed of a four-course sequence that exposes students to agriculture, animal science and nutrition. Students will understand animal and plant anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and reproduction. Students will also engage in inquiry with local and regional entities who manage environmental issues of the agricultural system as a whole. Recommended Electives: Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Chemistry, Advanced Placement Environmental Science.
Courses
- Beginning Grade Level: 9th
- Grade 9: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource
Grade 10: Principles of Agriculture Science- Animal Science
Grade 11: Animal and Plant Biotechnology
Grade 12: Agricultural Research and Development (Capstone)
- Grade 9: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource
Programs Location(s)
Natural Resources Pathway
(4-year pathway)
The Natural Resources pathway is composed of a four-course sequence that exposes students to environmental, agricultural and natural resource issues and management. Students will understand land use, biomes, water quality, and types of energy. Students will also engage in inquiry with local and regional entities who govern the management of our natural resources. Recommended Electives: Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Chemistry, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, Environmental Issues.
Courses
- Beginning Grade Level: 9th
- Grade 9: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource
Grade 10: Natural Resources and Ecology
Grade 11: Environmental Science Issues
Grade 12: Agricultural Research and Development (Capstone)
- Grade 9: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource
Programs Location(s)
*Boundary Students Only
Possible Majors
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Law and Public Policy
- Natural Resources Management
- Human Ecology
- Agricultural Management
- Environmental Urban Planning
- Agroecology
- Marine Ecology
Possible Careers
- Agronomist
- Greenhouse Supervisor
- Soil Scientist
- Environmental Lawyer
- Environmental Planner
- Forest Ranger
- Urban Planner
- Food Safety Inspector
- Food Product Developer
- Agricultural Marketing Representative
Program Contact Information
Dr. Regina Spruill, Instructional Supervisor
regin.garrettspruill@pgcps.org
Krystal Ferguson, Program Coordinator
krystal.ferguson@pgcps.org
Department of Career and Technical Education
McCormick Administration Building
1601 McCormick Drive
Largo, MD 20774
Phone: (301) 817-0320
Fax: (301) 637-4452
To become an Advisor, contact:
Kimberly Rush-Lynch
301-574-5162 ext. 3
karlynch@co.pg.md.us
Environment, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Program Advisory Committee Chair
Kevin "Q" Alsop
Nemas Gardens
4600 Powder Mill Road, Suite 450
Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: (240) 599-8595
Download Brochures
Updated brochures coming soon!
- Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Brochure.pdf
- Folleto de Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources.pdf
- Brochure de Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources.pdf
1 Source: My College Options®/ACTE research study (2016). National sample includes 40,192 high school CTE students., 2 Jacobson and Mokher, Florida Study of Career and Technical Education, 2014, as cited in the 2014 National Assessment of CTE Final Report, 3 NRCCUA® and ACTE 2016, 4 Schneider 2013, College Measures