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These are careers that are related to governmental functions, including Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels.
Pathway Courses by Grade Level These courses provide students opportunities to explore and develop skills within a specified career area.
Grade 9
Introduction to Business
World Languages
Grade 10
Accounting 1 & 2
World Languages
Grade 11
Argumentation
AP Government
World Languages
Grade 12
Psychology/AP Psychology
World Languages
Related Electives
ENGLISH
Argumentation 11, 12
College Literacy Skills 9, 10, 11, 12
Communication Studies 10, 11, 12
Senior Rhetoric 12
MATH
AP Statistics 11, 12
SOCIAL STUDIES
AP Economics-Micro/Macro 11, 12
AP European History 11, 12
AP Human Geography 9, 10, 11, 12
American Govt & Civics 11, 12
International Relations 11, 12
Military History 11 ,12
Psychology 11, 12
Sociology 11, 12
ELECTIVES
World Languages 9, 10, 11, 12
Related Activities
Athletics/Marching Band
Key Club
National Honor Society
Speech Team
Student Council
Youth in Government
Amnesty International (WN)
French Club (WN)
Model UN (WN)
Red Cross Club (WN)
Rho Kappa (WN)
Spanish Club (WN)
Unicef (WN)
Young Republicans Club (WN)
German Club (WWS)
8th Grade Electives
French
Spanish
High School Work Experiences
Civil Air Patrol
Election Judge/Volunteer
Local Government Agency (ex. City of Wheaton)
Park District
Local newspaper
Police Explorer Program
Post Office
Local Political Campaign Volunteer
Social Service Agency
Industry Credentials
Careers in This Field
Administrative Services Manager
Emergency Management Director
General and Operations Manager
Legislator
Political Scientist
Public Relations Specialist
Reporter & Correspondent
Social and Community Service Manager
College Majors in This Field
American Government and Politics
City/Urban, Community & Regional Planning
Communication
Political Science and Government
Public Administration
Public Policy Analyst
Urban Studies/Affairs
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