HEALTH AND MEDICAL CAREERS PATHWAY DIPLOMA

Graduation Requirements for a Diploma with an Emphasis in Health and Medical Careers (If an AP Course is not offered at the time the student needs, the student may apply to take the equivalent class at a college under the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option.)
     Skilled Level – Technical College or Community College Degree/Certificate
     Professional Level – Four-year college/University Degree and beyond
English

4.0 Credits

Communication (1.0)
American Literature (1.0)

2.0 credits of additional English with .33 of composition, .33 of literature, and .33 of speech. (Course descriptions indicate if a course fulfills the composition, literature or speech requirement.)

Mathematics

4.0 Credits

SKILLED

4 years up to and including Algebra 2 or above

4.0 Credits

PROFESSIONAL

4 years up to and including Pre-Calculus or above

Science

4.0 Credits (Classes of 2011-12)
3.66 Credits (Class of 2013)

SKILLED

Conceptual Physics (.33)
   (formerly titled Introduction to Physical Science)    (Classes of 2011-2013)
Earth Systems (.33) (Classes of 2011-2013)
From Magic to Science (.33) (Classes of 2011-2012)
Biology Concepts (.33) (Class of 2013)

Zoology (.33)
Biology Concepts (.33)
Genetics (.33)
Microbiology (.33)
Chemistry (1.0)
Human Anatomy (.66)

5.0 Credits (Classes of 2011-12)
4.66 Credits (Class of 2013)

PROFESSIONAL

Conceptual Physics (.33)
   (formerly titled Introduction to Physical Science)    (Classes of 2011-2013)
Earth Systems (.33) (Classes of 2011-2013)
From Magic to Science (.33) (Classes of 2011-2012)
Biology Concepts (.33) (Class of 2013)

Zoology (.33)
Biology Concepts (.33)
Genetics (.33)
Microbiology (.33)
Chemistry (1.0)
Human Anatomy (.66)
AP Biology or AP Chemistry (1.0)

Social Studies

3.33 Credits

American Government (.33)
Geography (.66)
American History or AP American History (1.0)
World History or AP European History (1.0)
Psychology (.33)

Fine Arts

1.0 Credit

1 credit of Fine Arts of which
.33 must be a visual art

Applied/Technical Arts

1.0 Credits

Computer Applications

Additional .66 credit in Applied/Technical Arts coursework as decided upon by parent, advisor, and student

World Language

2.0 Credits of same language

SKILLED

2.0 Credits of same language; 3.0 credits recommended

PROFESSIONAL
  Students may enroll in a language of their choice.  Students who plan to attend a four-year college should plan to take three years of the same language.

Wellness

1.0 Credits

First Aid/CPR (.33)
Introduction to Wellness (.33)
.33 additional credit in a P.E. class (Class of 2013) (The course catalog indicates if a class fulfills this requirement)

.33 additional credit in a Wellness class for classes of 2010 – 2012

Interdisciplinary                   .66 Credits

Advising                              2.4 Credits

Total Credits – The student must earn at least 29 credits for this pathway diploma.

Shadowing – All students must complete 3 one-half day shadowing experiences.  One experience must be in a Health And Medical-related field.

Community Service – 50 hours must be logged to receive .33 credit

Internship – 50 hours in a Health And Medical-related field must be logged to receive .33 credit

Pathway Exploration – Additional 50 hours in Health and Medical fields must be logged to receive .33 credit.  This may be completed through additional shadowing, community service, or internship.

Portfolio – A portfolio is required for this pathway diploma

Senior Project – A senior project is required for this pathway diploma

Sample Careers for Health and Medical Careers Pathway

ENTRY LEVEL: High School Diploma

SKILLED LEVEL: Technical College or Community College Degree

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL: Four Year College or University Degree and Beyond

Updated 12/01/2008

Top