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⚖️ Government & Public Administration

⚖️ Government & Public Administration

Careers in planning and performing government functions at local, state and federal levels.

  • 📝 English Language Arts

    • English 9-12 (4 credits)
    • AP English Language recommended

    🔢 Mathematics

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

    🔬 Science

    • Earth Science, Life Science, one additional (3 credits)

    🌍 Social Studies

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

    • Students in Action (1.0 credit) - Core for Seal of Civic Readiness
    • AP US Government and Politics (0.5 credit in combo course)
    • Government Honors (0.5 credit)
    • AP US History (1.0 credit)
    • AP European History (1.0 credit)
    • Criminal Justice (0.5 credit)
    • Business and Personal Law (0.5 credit)
    • Sociology (0.5 credit)

    💡 Recommended Electives

    • AP English Language and Composition (1.0 credit)
    • General Psychology or AP Psychology (0.5 or 1.0 credit)
    • Economics Honors (0.5 credit)
    • College Prep 11 & 12 (0.5 each)
    • Career Explorations (0.5 credit)
    • Personal Money Management (0.5 credit)

    🏭 WEMOCO CTE Programs

    • Criminal Justice (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 or Honors
    • Algebra I
    • Earth Science
    • Global History 1
    • PE
    • Health

    Cluster Electives:

    • Studio in Art/Music
    • World Language Level 1

    Grade 10

    Required:

    • English 10 or Pre-AP
    • Geometry
    • Life Science
    • Global History 2 or AP World
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • Criminal Justice
    • World Language Level 2
    • Personal Money Management

    Grade 11

    Required:

    • AP English Language
    • Algebra II
    • Science elective
    • AP US History
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • Students in Action
    • Sociology
    • World Language Level 3
    • Career Explorations

    Grade 12

    Required:

    • English 12
    • Math elective
    • AP Microeconomics/AP US Gov't
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • AP European History
    • Business Law
    • WEMOCO: Criminal Justice
    • AP Psychology

    📌 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

    NYS Seal of Civic Readiness: Earn 6 points through coursework (Students in Action provides Capstone). Advanced students should pursue multiple AP courses and Seal distinction.

    📜 Available Certifications & Credentials

    ✓ NYS Seal of Civic Readiness

    ✓ Multiple AP Exam opportunities

    ✓ MCC/SUNY Dual Credit (various courses)