1. Direct Your Future™
Module 9:
Charting Your Course

2. Module 9 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 educational choices.
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3. Module 9 After High School
Apprenticeship – training for a specific occupation through a combination of classroom and on-the-job experience.
Private vocational-technical school – specialized training for specific occupations.
Local community college – specialized training for specific occupations or the first two years of college in preparation for transfer.
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4. Module 9 After High School, cont’d
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 – training available for approximately 200 civilian occupations in the military plus funds for additional education after leaving the military.
Change number of military programs to 200. Done, BK,
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5. Module 9
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Sample High School Courses
Accounting
Biology
Botany
Business Principles
Calculus
Chemistry
Computer Programming
Nutrition
Marketing and Sales
Physics
Physiology
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6. Module 9 Architecture and Construction Sample High School Courses Art
Blueprint Reading
Calculus
Carpentry
Computer-aided Design
Construction Trades
Electricity
Graphic Design
Physics
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7. Module 9
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Sample High School Courses
Art
Choreography
Digital Photo Imaging
Drama
Filmmaking
Graphic Arts
Journalism
Multimedia Production
Music Appreciation
Performing Arts
Public Speaking
Radio/TV Broadcasting
Theater Technology
Writing
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8. Module 9
Business Management and Administration Sample High School Courses
Accounting
Business Finance
Business Law
Business Principles
Computer Applications
Computer Science
Entrepreneurship
Recordkeeping
Virtual Enterprise
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9. Module 9 Education and Training Sample High School Courses
Child Care and Guidance
Human Development
Psychology
Speech
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10. Module 9 Finance Sample High School Courses Accounting Bookkeeping
Business Economics
Business Principles
Computer Applications
Database Management
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11. Module 9
Government and Public Administration Sample High School Courses
Business Economics
Business Finance
Business Law
Business Principles
History
Psychology
Speech
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12. Module 9 Health Science Sample High School Courses Allied Health
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Child Development
Emergency Medical Treatment
Nutrition
Pharmacy Technology
Psychology
Physics
Physiology
Sociology
Zoology
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13. Module 9 Hospitality and Tourism Sample High School Courses
Business Finance
Business Principles
Entrepreneurship
Hospitality/Food Services
Hotel/Motel Management
Nutrition
Psychology
Public Speaking
Recordkeeping
Sociology
Travel and Tourism
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14. Module 9 Human Services Sample High School Courses Business Principles
Child Development
Cosmetology
Law
Marketing
Psychology
Public Speaking
Sociology
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15. Module 9 Information Technology Sample High School Courses
Business Principles
Computer Graphics
Computer Presentations
Computer Programming
Database Design
Desktop Publishing
LAN Maintenance
Recordkeeping
Web Design
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16. Module 9
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Sample High School Courses
Criminal Justice
Criminology
Critical Issues
Emergency Protective Services
Fire Services
Law
Psychology
Sociology
Writing
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17. Module 9 Manufacturing Sample High School Courses Blueprint Reading
Business Principles
Computer-aided Design
Electrical Science
Engineering Drafting
Machine Tool Technology
Manufacturing
Robotics and Automation
Technical Drafting
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18. Module 9 Marketing Sample High School Courses Accounting
Business Economics
Business Finance
Business Law
Business Principles
Entrepreneurship
E-Marketing
Store Operations
Web Design
Writing
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19. Module 9
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Sample High School Courses
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
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20. Module 9
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Sample High School Courses
Automotive Mechanics
Business Law
Business Principles
Electrical Science
Electronics
Machine Tool Technology
Manufacturing Technology
Robotics
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21. Module 9 Realistic (R) Sample High School Courses Auto Body Repair
Auto Mechanics
Building/Construction Trades
Carpentry
Culinary Arts
Drafting
Electrical Construction
Electronics
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology
Landscape Design
Manufacturing
Masonry
Printing
Welding
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22. Module 9 Investigative (I) Sample High School Courses Algebra
Advanced Algebra
Biology
Biomedical Science
Calculus
Chemistry
Computer Programming
Physiology
Environmental Science
Geometry
Physics
Statistics
Trigonometry
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23. Module 9 Artistic (A) Sample High School Courses Art Art History Band
Chorus
Digital Arts
Drama
Floral Design
Interior Design
Music Theory
Orchestra
Photography
Speech
Textiles and Fashion
Video Production
Web Design
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24. Module 9 Social (S) Sample High School Courses Child Development
Cosmetology
Economics
Emergency Service Technology
Family Relations
Psychology
Social Science
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25. Module 9 Enterprising (E) Sample High School Courses Bookkeeping
Business Organization and Management
English Composition
Marketing and Sales
Speech
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26. Module 9 Conventional (C) Sample High School Courses Bookkeeping
Computer Programming
Database Management
HTML
Office Applications
Word Processing
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27. Module 9 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 in either electronic or in print form.
Talk with your parent(s) or guardian(s) and counselor about Activity 21: Creating a Roadmap. See how they react to your choice of occupations, tentative high school plan, and thoughts for education after high school.
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