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.

Education pathway sequence.pdf

Community Partner Videos

Education Interview #1.mp4

Calhoun Area Career Center - Secondary Teacher


Education Interviews #2.mp4

Battle Creek Public Schools - Pre-School Teacher


Lisa Farrel.mp4

Calhoun ISD - Early Education

Cassandra Portes.mp4

Southwest Michigan Urban League - Program Specialist

Burtis Career Fair Video_default.mp4

Grand Valley State University - Elementary Education

Dr. Danyelle Gregory.mp4

Ferris State University - Director, Office of Multicultural Services

Education Pathway Articles and Resources

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