Health & Wellness
Creekview High School
Public Service Endorsement
Health and Wellness program of study introduces students to knowledge and skills related to promoting physical, emotional, social, and mental health and wellness. Students who choose this program of study may learn how to assist patients in planning for their health and wellness, respond to crises, and advise, provide education or counseling, or make referrals. CTE learners may also focus on addressing barriers to access health and wellness services.
| Health & Wellness Program of Study |
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|---|---|
| Grade | Below is the recommended sequence of courses |
| 9th | Principles of Human Services (1 Credit) OR both semester classes listed below Dollars and Sense AND Interpersonal Studies (.5 Credit Each) |
| 10th | Human Growth and Development (1 Credit) OR Entrepreneurship 1 (1 Credit) (choose 2 of the semester classes below) Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness OR Dollars and Sense OR Interpersonal Studies (.5 Credit Each) |
| 11th | Applied Nutrition and Dietetics OR Family & Community Service OR Counseling and Mental Health (1 Credit Each) |
| 12th | Career Preparation for Program of Study OR Practicum in Entrepreneurship (2 Credits) |
Industry Based Certifications Offered:
- Community Health Worker
| occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family & School Social Workers | $41,350 | 2,221 | 17% |
| Social and Community Services Manager | $65,146 | 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% |