2015-2016

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT

Environmental Sciences

9th & 10th

Grade / Language Arts / Math / Science / Social Studies / Pathway Electives / Required Electives / Additional Recommended Elective
9th / English 1 / Algebra 1 / Biology / World Geography / *Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources / Fine Arts
Health
Foreign
Language
P.E. / *Academic Decathlon
*Psychology
*AP Psychology
Sociology
*Debate
10th / English 2 / Geometry / Approved 2nd Year Science / World History
Or
Political Science / *Energy & Natural Resources Technology
11th / English 3 / Approved 3rd Year Math / Approved 3rd Year Science / U.S. History / *Advanced Plant & Soil Sciences
*Advanced Environmental Technology
12th / English 4
Or
Approved 4th Year English / Approved 4th Year Math / Approved 4th Year Science
*AP Enviro* / Government
Economics / *Practicum: Environmental Sciences
Sample Career Opportunities / High School / On the Job Training / Certificate / Associate’s Degree / Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced College Degree / Average Annual Salary / Possible Majors for this Pathway
Geoscientist / X / $113,000 / *Environmental Science
*Resource Management
*Chemistry
*Biology
*Engineering
*Ecology
Oceanographer / X / $81,000
Environmental Consultant / X / $72,000
Environmental Scientist / X / X / $62,000
Water Management / X / $41,000
Environmental Science Technician / X / X / $42,000

Career Pathway: South Grand Prairie High School

It is the policy of Grand Prairie Independent School District no to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technology programs, services or activities