The Troy High School Ag. Science Department is proud to offer students the following dual-credit opportunities:

 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN AGRIBUSINESS
(formerly Personal Skills Development/Ag Communications)
1 Credit (2 Sems.)
Prerequisite: Grades 10-12.
This course prepares students for careers in agribusiness systems.  This course primarily focuses on leadership, communication, employer-employee relations, and problem solving as they relate to agribusiness.  Students will be required to complete and participate in a Mock Trade Show.  This course will satisfy Speech credit for graduation.

 ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE
1 Credit (2 Sems.)
Prerequisite: Grades 11-12, Livestock Production or Equine Science. Instructor approval and student must have passes Exit-Level Science TAKS test.
This is an honors course designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to advanced animal nutrition, reproduction, health, biotechnology, genetics, anatomy and management of livestock.  Students will be required to complete an Agriscience fair exhibit for this course.  This class may satisfy fourth year science for graduation.


PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF FLORAL DESIGN  
1 Credit (2 Sems.)
Prerequisite: Grades 10-12, Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (formerly Intro to World Ag/Applied Ag Science).
This course  prepares students for careers in floral design. This course is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures.  This course may satisfy a Fine Arts credit.  Students may obtain a Floral Certification with this course.