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🤝 Human Services

🤝 Human Services

Careers in preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.

  • 📝 English Language Arts

    • English 9-12 (4 credits)

    🔢 Mathematics

    • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (3 credits)

    🔬 Science

    • Earth Science, Life Science, one additional (3 credits)
    • Human biology focus helpful

    🌍 Social Studies

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

    • General Psychology (0.5 credit) - Highly recommended
    • AP Psychology (1.0 credit)
    • Sociology (0.5 credit) - Highly recommended
    • Health (0.5 credit) - Required
    • Personal Wellness (0.5 credit)
    • Life and Death (0.5 credit)
    • Students in Action (1.0 credit)
    • Criminal Justice (0.5 credit)

    💡 Recommended Electives

    • Professional Rescuer: First Aid and CPR/AED (0.5 credit)
    • Exploring the Teaching Profession (0.5 credit)
    • Teaching is an Art (0.5 credit)
    • World Language (Critical for diverse populations)
    • Career Explorations (0.5 credit)
    • Personal Money Management (0.5 credit)
    • AVID Elective (1.0 credit per year)

    🏭 WEMOCO CTE Programs

    • Child and Family Development (2 years)
    • Cosmetology (2 years)
    • Certified Nurse Assisting (2 years)

    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
    • AVID

    Grade 10

    Required:

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

    Cluster Electives:

    • General Psychology
    • World Language Level 2
    • Personal Money Management

    Grade 11

    Required:

    • English 11
    • Algebra II
    • Science elective
    • US History
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • AP Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Professional Rescuer
    • World Language Level 3
    • Career Explorations

    Grade 12

    Required:

    • English 12
    • Math elective
    • Economics
    • Government
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • WEMOCO: Child & Family Development
    • Students in Action
    • Personal Wellness
    • Life and Death

    📌 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 Child and Family Development, CNA, or Cosmetology programs provide CTE credentials. Psychology and sociology courses build foundation.

    📜 Available Certifications & Credentials

    ✓ Child Development Associate (WEMOCO)

    ✓ CNA Certification (WEMOCO)

    ✓ Cosmetology License (WEMOCO)

    ✓ ARC Professional Rescuer

    ✓ MCC Dual Credit (Psychology, Sociology)