Education Pathway
Explore the many opportunities to make a difference in children’s lives through education! Learn the skills, strategies, and knowledge essential to a strong foundation as an educator.
Possible Careers
Day Care Provider
Elementary Teacher
Middle or High School Teacher
College Professor
Language Tutor
Corporate Trainer
Outdoor Education Instructor
Education Policy and Research
Life Coach
Residence Life Director
School Counselor
Curriculum Developer
Special Education Teacher
District / School Administrator
Admissions Counselor / College Recruiter
After School Program Director
Career Counseling
Freelance Writing, Blogging, Podcasting
Museum Education / Tour Guide
or many other options!
Education Pathway Course Sequences
Sophomores in the Education pathway take the following required courses:
Career Connections
Psychology
Sociology
Juniors and Seniors in the Education pathway have four options for their pathway course sequence:
BCCHS -- GVSU Dual-Enrollment
EDF 115 - Introduction to Education (GVSU)
INT 100 - Reflect, Connect, Engage (GVSU)
Senior Capstone
Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center (BCAMSC)-- attend BCAMSC for half of the school day
Calhoun Area Career Center -- Choice of two paths of study
Early Middle College through Kellogg Community College
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Dual-enrollment courses are also available to all BCCHS students who meet academic requirements for Dual-Enrollment. See your Academy counselor, the BCCHS College Advisor, and the College Ready page for more information.
Community Partner Videos
Calhoun Area Career Center - Secondary Teacher
Battle Creek Public Schools - Pre-School Teacher
Calhoun ISD - Early Education
Southwest Michigan Urban League - Program Specialist
Grand Valley State University - Elementary Education
Ferris State University - Director, Office of Multicultural Services
Education Pathway Articles and Resources
Articles / Websites:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics -- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Careers in Education -- Career Paths, Salaries, Responsibilities & Demand
Videos: