Family & Community Services
Creekview High School
Public Service Endorsement
This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.
| subject | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts | English | English | English | English |
| Math | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| Science | Science | Science | Science | Science |
| Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies |
| CTE Courses | Principles of Human Services (1 credit) OR (choose 2 of the semester classes below) Professional Communications OR Dollars and Sense OR Interpersonal Studies (.5 credit) |
Human Growth & Development OR (choose 2 of the semester classes below) Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness OR Dollars and Sense OR Professional Communications OR Interpersonal Studies (.5 credit) |
Family & Community Services OR Counseling & Mental Health (1 credit) |
Career Preparation (2 credits) |
| Additional Elective | ||||
| Additional Elective | ||||
| Additional Elective |
Additional Graduation Requirements:
- Foreign Language (2 credits)
- Physical Education (1 credit)
- Fine Arts (1 credit)
- Health (1/2 credit)
Possible Industry Based Certifications:
- Community Health Worker
| occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family & School Social Workers | $41,350 | 2,221 | 17% |
| Social and Community Services Manager | $64,146 | 608 | 33% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $42,266 | 217 | 35% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $32,448 | 2,822 | 25% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $42,120 | 576 | 39% |
The Family and Community Services program of study introduces students to knowledge and skills related to social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences. CTE learners may learn about or practice managing social and community services or teaching family and consumer sciences. Students may follow career paths in social work or therapy for children, families, or school communities.
Recommended Course Sequence
Principles of Human Services
This course is a laboratory course that will enable students to investigate careers in the Human Services Career Cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand human services careers.
OR
Professional Communication
This course blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct Internet research.
AND
Dollars and Sense
This course focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, money-management processes, decision-making skills, impact of technology, and preparation for human services careers.
Human Growth and Development
This course is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.
OR
Lifetime Nutrition and Development
This course is a laboratory course that allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education and training, human services, and health sciences.
Counseling and Mental Health
In this course, students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations on their actions and responsibilities, and the implications of their actions. Students understand how professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.
Career Preparation
This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.