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💰 Finance

💰 Finance

Careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.

  • 📝 English Language Arts

    • English 9-12 (4 credits)

    🔢 Mathematics

    • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus or higher (4 credits required)
    • AP Calculus or Statistics highly recommended

    🔬 Science

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

    🌍 Social Studies

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

    • ⭐ Accounting (1.0 credit) - Core skill
    • ⭐ Personal Money Management (0.5 credit) - Required
    • ⭐ Financial Literacy (1.0 credit) - Highly recommended
    • ⭐ Introduction to Business (0.5 credit)
    • ⭐ Entrepreneurism (1.0 credit)
    • AP Microeconomics (0.5 credit)
    • AP Statistics (1.0 credit)
    • Economics Honors (0.5 credit)

    💡 Recommended Electives

    • AI Microsoft Office (1.0 credit)
    • AP Calculus AB or BC (1.0 credit)
    • Pre-Calculus or Pre-BC Calculus (1.0 credit)
    • Business and Personal Law (0.5 credit)
    • Career Internship Program (1.0 credit)
    • Career Explorations (0.5 credit)

    🏭 WEMOCO CTE Programs

    • Not specifically aligned - consider Career Internship at financial institutions instead

    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
    • Intro to Business
    • World Language Level 1

    Grade 10

    Required:

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

    Cluster Electives:

    • AI Microsoft Office
    • World Language Level 2
    • Personal Money Management

    Grade 11

    Required:

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

    Cluster Electives:

    • Accounting
    • Pre-Calculus
    • World Language Level 3
    • Career Explorations

    Grade 12

    Required:

    • English 12
    • AP Calculus or AP Statistics
    • AP Microeconomics
    • Government
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • Financial Literacy
    • Entrepreneurism
    • Career Internship Program
    • Business Law

    📌 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

    ⭐ CTE Business Endorsement - Finance Pathway (5.5 credits total): Microsoft Office (1.0) + Personal Money Management (0.5) + Career Internship (1.0) + Career Explorations (0.5) + Accounting (1.0) + Entrepreneurism (1.0) + Intro to Business (0.5) + NOCTI + Work Based Learning

    📜 Available Certifications & Credentials

    ✓ CTE Business Endorsement (Finance Pathway)

    ✓ MCC Dual Credit available in multiple courses

    ✓ AP Exams (Micro, Calc, Stats)