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Like and relate to children - Empathetic and compassionate - Strong communicator - Creative - Flexible and adaptive
Pathway Courses by Grade Level These courses provide students opportunities to explore and develop skills within a specified career area.
College & Career Pathway Endorsement
Students in this pathway may earn the College & Career Pathway Endorsement in the area of Human & Public Services. This endorsement from the State of Illinois will confirm your interest in pursuing education as a career as well as demonstrate to colleges and employers your commitment to pursuing academic excellence.
In order to qualify, students must take Introduction to Teaching 1 & 2 plus two additional semesters of Educational related coursework. The following courses qualify:
Child Development 1 & 2
Responding to Emergencies
AP Psychology
Psychology
Sociology
Early Childhood Education and Care (TCD)
Grade 9
World Languages
Grade 10
World Languages
Child Development 1 & 2
Communication Studies
Grade 11
Introduction to Teaching 1 & 2
World Languages
Advanced/AP Coursework in Content Area
Grade 12
World Languages
Psychology/AP Psychology
Sociology
Advanced/AP Coursework in Content Area
Additional Dual Credit Course in area of Education (TBD)
Related Electives
SOCIAL STUDIES
AP Psychology 11, 12
Philosophy 11, 12
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Adapted PE Leader 11, 12
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology 1 & 2 9, 10, 11, 12
Related Activities
Athletics
Key Club
Student Council
Teacher’s Aide
Seal of Biliteracy
Speech Team
Guys Read (WN)
Link Crew (WN)
The Flock (WN)
Tiger Crew (WWS)
Women in STEM (WWS)
Future Tiger Educator's Club (WWS)
8th Grade Electives
French
Spanish
High School Work Experiences
Educational Internship
Preschool
Coaching
Lifeguarding
Special Recreation program
Youth Programs
Park District
Industry Credentials
CPR/AED First Aid Certification (RTE PE Course)
Careers in This Field
Coach
Education Administrator
Elementary/Jr. High School Teacher
Librarian
Multicultural/ESL Teacher
Teacher Assistant
School Counselor
School Psychologist
School Social Worker
Special Education Teacher
Speech Pathologist
Vocational Education Teacher
College Majors in This Field
Library Science
Multicultural/ESL Education
School Administration
School Counseling
Secondary Education
Special Education
Sport & Fitness Management
Teaching Content Area
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