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This Program of Study serves as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners embark on a career path. Courses listed are general recommendations and should be individualized to meet each learner's educational and career goals. Check with individual colleges for specific entrance requirements. *Refer to individual district Handbooks for specific course title and content information.
Career Options   Supporting Activities
and Experiences
Grade Career Cluster Courses English Math Science Soc Sci Other Courses
and Electives
Interest Inventory administered and Plan of Study initiated for all learners

Occupations Requiring Less than Baccalaureate Degree
►Child Care Worker/Assistant
►Early Childhood Aide
►Early Childhood Teacher and Assistant
►Elementary Aide
►Group Worker and Assistant
►Teacher Aide
• Preschool, Kindergarten Aide
•Elementary Teachers Aide
•Secondary/CTE Teachers Aide
•Special Education Teachers Aide
►Nanny

Occupations Requiring
Baccalaureate Degree

►Preschool & Child Care Program Director
►Child Life Specialist
►Coach
►Early Childhood Teacher
►Elementary Teacher
►Middle School Teacher
►High School Teacher
►Adult Literacy Teacher
►Human Resource Trainer
►Corporate Trainer and Educator
►Instructional Systems Specialist
►Physical Trainer
►Professional Coach

Occupations Requiring More
than Baccalaureate Degree

►College/University Faculty and Administrator
►College/University Lecturer, Professor
►Elementary and Secondary Superintendent
Principals, Administrator
►Educational Researcher

 

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►Career Treks

►Develop personal Program of Study with school counselor

►Volunteer/Work -
-Child Care Center
-Library
-Tutoring at Junior High

►Summer Job: Park District Camp Counselor, Babysitting

►Career Related Student Organizations
- Future Educators of America Club (FEA)
-Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

List other activities/ideas in box below:

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No courses available for Grade 9.



English

Math

Science



Soc Sci



Courses to meet graduation requirements
(i.e. PE, consumer, health)
Electives as appropriate for career goals
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OR Enter any Grade 9 Course


English

Math

Science

Soc Sci

Courses to meet graduation requirements
(i.e. PE, consumer, health)
Electives as appropriate for career goals
11



OR Enter any Grade 9 or 10 Course


English

Math

Science

Soc Sci

Courses to meet graduation requirements
(i.e. PE, consumer, health)
Electives as appropriate for career goals
12



OR Enter any Grade 9, 10 or 11 Course

English

Math


Science

Soc Sci


Courses to meet graduation requirements
(i.e. PE, consumer, health)
Electives as appropriate for career goals

Students may want to consider a course in entrepreneurship and/or accounting to facilitate business ownership in their career field.
  Early college credit options: Harper College Dual Credit (Jr/Sr), Concurrent Credit, Credit by Exam, Articulated Credit and AP. Talk to your counselor for more details.
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Certifications - High School



Certifications -Harper **




**Program Details available at www.harpercollege.edu

Associate Degrees - Harper **
AA - Early Childhood Education Sample Plan

AA - Elementary Education Sample Plan

AA - Seconday Education Sample Plan

AA - Special Education Sample Plan

AA in Teaching - Secondary Mathematics
Baccalaureate Degrees
BS in Early Childhood Educaiton
BS in Elementary Education
BS in Secondaryy Education
BS in Special Educaiton





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Cluster Knowledge & Skills
• Academic Foundations • Communications • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking • Information Technology Applications • Systems• Safety, Health and Environment • Leadership and Teamwork • Ethics and Legal Responsibilities• Employability and Career Development • Technical Skills

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