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⚕️ Health Science

⚕️ Health Science

Careers in planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research.

  • 📝 English Language Arts

    • English 9-12 (4 credits)

    🔢 Mathematics

    • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus (4 credits recommended)

    🔬 Science

    • Life Science: Biology, Chemistry, additional sciences (3-4 credits)
    • AP Biology and/or Chemistry highly recommended

    🌍 Social Studies

    • Global History 1-2, US History, Economics, Government (4 credits)
  • ⭐ Core Cluster Courses

    • Life Science: Biology - Regents (1.0 credit) - Required
    • Chemistry - Regents (1.0 credit) - Required
    • AP Biology (1.0 credit)
    • AP Chemistry (1.0 credit)
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology - Internal Systems (0.5 credit)
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology - Structure and Movement (0.5 credit)
    • Forensic Science (0.5 credit)
    • Health (0.5 credit) - Required for graduation

    💡 Recommended Electives

    • Professional Rescuer: First Aid and CPR/AED (0.5 credit)
    • Personal Wellness (0.5 credit)
    • Life and Death (0.5 credit)
    • General Psychology or AP Psychology (0.5 or 1.0 credit)
    • Pre-Calculus or higher (1.0 credit)
    • AP Physics 1 (1.0 credit)

    🏭 WEMOCO CTE Programs

    • Certified Nurse Assisting (CNA) (2 years)
    • Dental Assisting (2 years)
    • Exercise Science (2 years)
    • Phlebotomy and Laboratory Science (2 years)
    • Cosmetology (2 years) - for cosmetic/aesthetic health careers

    Apply junior year through school counselor. Programs run AM or PM at BOCES 2 Career & Technical Education Center.

  • Grade 9

    Required:

    • English 9
    • Algebra I
    • Earth Science
    • Global History 1
    • PE
    • Health

    Cluster Electives:

    • Studio in Art/Music
    • World Language Level 1

    Grade 10

    Required:

    • English 10
    • Geometry
    • Life Science: Biology
    • Global History 2
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • World Language Level 2
    • Personal Money Management
    • Professional Rescuer

    Grade 11

    Required:

    • English 11
    • Algebra II
    • Chemistry or AP Chemistry
    • US History
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • AP Biology
    • Human Anatomy (Internal Systems)
    • World Language Level 3
    • Career Explorations

    Grade 12

    Required:

    • English 12
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Economics
    • Government
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • Human Anatomy (Structure & Movement)
    • WEMOCO Health Program
    • Forensic Science
    • Personal Wellness

    📌 Note:

    This is a sample pathway. Work with your school counselor to customize your plan based on your interests, goals, and prerequisite requirements.

  • 🎓 CTE Endorsement Path

    WEMOCO Health Programs provide CTE pathways with clinical hours and certifications. Students must apply junior year through counselor.

    📜 Available Certifications & Credentials

    ✓ CNA Certification (WEMOCO)

    ✓ Dental Assistant (WEMOCO)

    ✓ Phlebotomy Technician (WEMOCO)

    ✓ Exercise Science certifications (WEMOCO)

    ✓ ARC Professional Rescuer (First Aid/CPR)

    ✓ Cosmetology License (WEMOCO)