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Fisheries Biologist's Path
 Education  Work Experience  Activities
  Relevant high school classes- biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, algebra, geometry, speech, English
  College- Friends University, four-year degree (Bachelor of Science) plus three years at Kansas State University for his Masters.
  High School- Worked on the family farm
  College- Worked construction and was a research assistant in graduate school
  High School- Participated in basketball and Cub Scouts

 

Recommended Path
 Education  Work Experience  Activities
  High School - Refer to the chart below
  College- Four year degree in biology with an optional Master's in Fisheries Biology
  High School- Volunteer at your local conservation agency, fisheries program or parks and recreation program. Become a Hutton Junior Fisheries Biologist.
  College- Work summers at your local conservation agency, fisheries program, or parks and recreation program. Explore the possibility of becoming a research assistant at a college or university.
  High School- Participate in extracurricular activities such as speech, debate, music and sports. Also join organizations such as 4-H, The Boy Scouts or any local organizations that recreate in the outdoors.
  College- Participate as a member of the American Fisheries Society.
 Education - High School
SUBJECT GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Math Algebra Algebra Geometry
Applied Math		 Mathematics
English English English English
Applied Communications		 English
Applied Communications
Science Physical Science Biology, Chemistry, Principles of Technology
Applied Biology/Chemistry, Advanced Biology, or Physics
Social Studies/Humanities As required
(Geography, History)		 As required
(Geography, History)		 As required
(Geography, History)		 Government and Economics
Physical Education/Health As required As required As required As required
Technical Classes Business Computer Applications, Keyboarding, Agri-Science Technology, Introduction to Agricultural Education, Agribusiness, Advanced Agriculture Ecology Horticulture, Aviation/Aerospace Science, Cooperative Education, Entrepreneurship
Source: Choices CT, 2001 Bridges.com, Inc.

 

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