This focus area provides a broad foundation you to pursue career opportunities in forestry, parks, recreation, agronomy, wildlife management, fisheries, environmental sciences, animal ecology, and food sciences. Some entry-level jobs can be found with an Associate in Science (AS) degree, but most careers in this area will require at least a bachelor's degree.
Preparation for IHCC
You should have a strong background in science and mathematics, plus good writing and reading skills. You should also have three years of high school math, plus coursework in biology and chemistry.
Recommended Courses:
| Course Name: | Credits |
| Composition I and II | 6 |
| Public Speaking or Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| Literature course | 3 |
| Non U.S. Cultural Studies course | 3 |
| Fine Arts course | 2 |
| Wester Civilization course | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology or Social Problems | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Introduction to Computers or Computer Essentials | 1-3 |
| General Biology ID, IID and IIID | 10 |
| Principles of Chemistry I, II and III | 10 |
| General Physics I, II and III | 9 |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| Calculus I, II and III | 12 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Natural Resources | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3 |
| Marine Ecology | 3 |
| Principles of Agronomy | 3 |
| Agricultural Issues | 1 |
| Biological Pest Management | 3 |
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