This pathway provides students with foundational knowledge needed to be a productive member of society, along with career preparation in the education industry and human service-related careers.
Career Pathway Courses:
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Life Management
- Teen Choices
- Relationships
- Teacher Cadet I
- Teacher Cadet II
- Education Exploration
- Early Child Education
*All courses may not be offered at all high schools
Successful completion of pathway and Concurrent Enrollment courses may lead to certification. Examples of certificates are:
• Infant/Toddler Teacher
• Early Childhood Education
Extended Learning & Leadership Opportunities
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) student organization. Career Explore Internships.
College Credit Opportunities (Concurrent Enrollment):
- Intro to Early Childhhood
- Guidance Strategies/Children
- Child Growth & Development
- The Exceptional Child
- Intro to Education
- Practicum
Post-Secondary Occupations:
- K-12 Licensed Teacher - $40,000 - Bachelor’s
- School Psychologist - $72,000 - Bachelor’s
- Social Worker - $44,000 - Bachelor’s
- Financial Planner - $57,000 - Bachelor’s
- Social and Human Service Assistant - $53,000 - Bachelor’s
- Preschool Teacher - $30,000 - Associate