Module 9: Charting Your Course Direct Your Future

Objectives At the end of this module, you will be able to: State the educational requirements for entry into occupations of your highest preference. Select an educational path that you plan to follow after high school. Select high school courses that will best prepare you for your occupational and education choices. Module Direct Your Future

After High School Module Direct Your Future Apprenticeship – training for a specific occupation through a combination of classroom and on-the-job experience. Vocational-technical school – specialized training for specific occupations. Community college – specialized training for specific occupations or the first two years of college in preparation for transfer.

After High School, Cont’d Module Direct Your Future Four-year college – completion of four years of education after high school, majoring in a specific area, to get a bachelor’s degree. Four-year colleges can include any of the following: Liberal Arts Colleges Universities Technical Institutes Military service – getting training for any of approximately 150 civilian occupations in the military plus funds for additional education after leaving the military.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Accounting Biology Botany Business Principles Calculus Chemistry Computer Programming Nutrition Marketing and Sales Physics Physiology

Architecture and Construction Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Art Blueprint Reading Calculus Carpentry Computer-aided Design Construction Trades Electricity Graphic Design Physics

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Art Choreography Digital Photo Imaging Drama Filmmaking Graphic Arts Journalism Multimedia Production Music Appreciation Performing Arts Public Speaking Radio/TV Broadcasting Theater Technology Writing

Business, Management, and Administration Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Accounting Business Finance Business Law Business Principles Computer Applications Computer Science Entrepreneurship Recordkeeping Virtual Enterprise

Education and Training Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Child Care and Guidance Human Development Psychology Speech

Government and Public Administration Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Business Economics Business Finance Business Law Business Principles History Psychology Speech

Finance Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Accounting Bookkeeping Business Economics Business Principles Computer Applications Database Management

Health Science Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Allied Health Biology Calculus Chemistry Child Development Emergency Medical Treatment Nutrition Pharmacy Technology Psychology Physics Physiology Sociology Zoology

Hospitality and Tourism Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Business Finance Business Principles Entrepreneurship Hospitality/Food Services Hotel/Motel Management Nutrition Psychology Public Speaking Recordkeeping Sociology Travel and Tourism

Human Services Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Business Principles Child Development Cosmetology Law Marketing Psychology Public Speaking Sociology

Information Technology Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Business Principles Computer Graphics Computer Presentations Computer Programming Database Design Desktop Publishing LAN Maintenance Recordkeeping Web Design

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Criminal Justice Criminology Critical Issues Emergency Protective Services Fire Services Law Psychology Sociology Writing

Manufacturing Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Blueprint Reading Business Principles Computer-aided Design Electrical Science Engineering Drafting Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Robotics and Automation Technical Drafting

Marketing, Sales, and Service Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Accounting Business Economics Business Finance Business Law Business Principles Entrepreneurship E-Marketing Store Operations Web Design Writing

Science, Technology, and Engineering Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Calculus Chemistry Computer Programming Computer-aided Design Engineering Problem Solving LAN Maintenance Marine Biology Physics Probability/Statistics Robotic Construction Robotics/Automation Systems Analysis Technical Writing

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Sample High School Courses Module Direct Your Future Automotive Mechanics Business Law Business Principles Electrical Science Electronics Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Technology Robotics

Homework for Next Session Talk with your parent(s) or guardian(s) and counselor about the high school education plan that you completed, providing them with it either electronically or in print form. Talk with your parent(s) or guardian(s) and counselor about Activity 17. See how they react to your choice of occupations, tentative high school plan, and thoughts for education after high school. Module Direct Your Future