Overview

The Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Program embraces an interdisciplinary approach to the study of earth systems and the human impact on the environment. The course of study is built on obtaining a solid foundation of biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Students successfully completing the programs of study are equipped to pursue areas of study in college and the expanding career fields related to environmental science.

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

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

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

Quiana Bannerman, Instructional Supervisor
quiana.bannerman@pgcps.org

Department of Career and Technical Education
Green Valley Administrative Offices
2215 Chadwick Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748

Phone: (301) 669-6012
Fax: (301) 637-4452

To become an Advisor, contact:
Kimberly Rush-Lynch
301-574-5162 ext. 3
karlynch@co.pg.md.us

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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