Road to Success Course Progressions Aligned to Pathways
Road to Success Course Progressions Aligned to Pathways
All Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) pathways are designed with one clear goal in mind: to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed for success beyond high school. Whether students choose to enter the workforce, pursue higher education, or earn industry-based certifications, these pathways offer clear, supportive routes to meaningful, high-demand careers. By aligning academic and technical education with real-world opportunities, LDOE ensures that every student has a chance to thrive in today’s evolving economy.
Louisiana's Workforce Goals
Success in a Louisiana Workplace:
Students of all interests and capabilities are graduating with credentials providing them with a career and life-long opportunities.
Succeeding in Post-Secondary Education:
Louisiana students are prepared for four-year colleges via college-prep curricula.
Economic Opportunity:
Louisiana students are ensured financial aid access to support them for their next steps in life.
TOPS U and TOPS Tech Diploma
Pathway Core Class Suggestions
College & Career Diploma Pathways
TOPS U & TOPS Tech/Career Diploma LDOE Checklist
TOPS University Diploma Track
24 Carnegie Units Required
Year 1
English I 120331
Algebra I 160321
World Geography 220300 (DE/AP Option)
Physical Science 150802 or Environmental Science 150310
**PE I 19015 or JROTC I 170001
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or *Agriscience I 010301 or *Quest for Success 080411 or Program Elective**
Year 2
English II 120332
Geometry 160323
Biology I 150301
Civics 220501
PE II .5 Credit 190106 or Marching Band/Health 190500 190110 or JROTC II
*Foreign Language I (DE/AP Options)
Program/Pathway Elective #1
Program/Pathway Elective #2
Year 3
English III 120333 (DE Option)
Algebra II 160322 (DE Option)
Chemistry 150401 (DE/AP Options)
U.S. History (DE Option)
*Foreign Language II (DE/AP Options)
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
Program/Pathway Elective #1
Program/Pathway Elective #2
Year 4
English IV 120334 (DE Option)
Adv. Math or 4th Math Option (DE Option)
Environmental Science 150310 (DE/AP Option) or Physical Science 150802 (DE/AP Options) or Human Anatomy 150334 and Physiology or Biology II 150302 (DE/AP Option) or Chemistry II 150402 (DE Option) or Physics 150000 (AP Option)
World History 220401 (DE Option) or African-American History 220512 (DE/AP Option)
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
Program/Pathway Elective #1
Program/Pathway Elective #2
Program/Pathway Elective #3
*Universal Course
**PE I and II/Health or JROTC I and II must be consecutive and cannot be interchanged
Program Electives can include Magnet, Gifted, Great Scholars, ELL, ESS, etc.
One credit is required in approved Art/Music/Dance class for graduation
Substitutions are allowed in line with the TOPS U Checklist
The Office of Counseling provides guidance on DE course substitutions to offer students DE opportunities as supplement courses or to work towards an associates degree.
Additional AP Classes are ofered at various high schools across the district.
TOPS Tech/Career Diploma Track
23 Carnegie Units Required
Year 1
English I 120331
Algebra I 160321
World Geography 220300 (DE Option)
Physical Science 150802 or Environmental Science 150310
***PE I 19015 or JROTC I 170001
*Financial Literacy 160345 (Can substitute as one of the math requirements if taught by certified math teacher)
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or *Agriscience I 010301 or *Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
English II 120332
Geometry 160323
Biology I 150301
Civics 220501
**PE II .5 Credit 190106 or Marching Band/Health 190500 190110 or JROTC II
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Year 3
*Technical Writing 120350 or English III 120333 (DE Option)
Math Essentials 160351 or 3rd Approved Math
U.S. History (DE Option)
Foreign Language II
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Year 4
Business English 120336 or English IV 120334 (DE Option)
Business Math 040307 or 4th Approved Math
World History 220401 (DE Option) or African-American History 220512
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
*Universal Electives
** Universal Career Awareness (1 is needed)
***PE I and II/Health or JROTC I and II must be consecutive and cannot be interchanged
These courses can be used as either core Math/ELA or electives, but not both: Financial Literacy, Technical Writing,
One industry-based credential is required for graduation at the Emerging or high level.
One LDOE Universal Career Readiness Course (Quest for Success, Agriscience I, JAG I, Introduction to Health Occupations, JROTC III or IV, General Technology Education, Introduction to Skilled Crafts, or Introduction to STEM Pathways (LSU)
9 Units of Jump Start approved course work aligned to a College or Career Pathway (Universal Courses are counted in all Pathways). Link to Universal Courses. IEP teams may approve up to four credits of course substitutions out of the nine credit Jump Start graduation requirement (Study Skills I-IV).
TOPS Tech/Career Diploma LDOE Checklist
Students with Disabilities LDOE Checklist
College and Career Supported Progressions
College & Career Diploma Pathways
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301
Year 2
**Agriscience I 010301or *Agriscience II 010302
Year 3
**Agriscience I 010301or *Agriscience II 010302 or *Agriscience III 010303
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
*Agriscience II 010302 or *Agriscience III 010303
&
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
Agriculture I must be taken before Agriculture II
Agriculture I is a Career Awareness course for all Career Pathways
Students in these classes should participate in Future Farmers of American (FFA)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
CDF-Qualifying Pre Apprenticeship I CITF Carpentry 080551
Digital Media Art I 080800
Environmental Science 150310 if not used as 2nd Science
NCCER Welding I13700
NCCER Welding II 10746
Nutrition & Food 100302
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Basic Bundle: Ducks Unlimited Ecology (taken in Agriscience I and/or Environmental Science) + Natural Resources Conservation Service Fundamentals of Conservation (taken in Agriscience I or Agriscience II or Environmental Science) + BASF Plant Science (taken in Agriscience II or Biology)
Advanced IBC: Agri-Technology (Agriscience III)
Agriscience I + Agriscience II + Agriscience III
Graduation only IBCs for Career Diploma
Drone FAA 107 through JROTC III/IV
Architecture & Construction Pathway
CITF Union Carpentry Focus
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
Pre-Apprenticeship I 080230 (Carpentry)1 Credit or Pre-Apprenticeship I (Carpentry) 080231 2 Credits
Year 3
Pre-Apprenticeship II (Carpentry) 080233 1 Credit or Pre-Apprenticeship II (Carpentry) 080234 2 Credits
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Pre-Apprenticeship III (Carpentry) 080236 1 Credit or Pre-Apprenticeship III (Carpentry) 080237 2 Credits
&
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
Drafting/Architecture Focus
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
Basic Technical Drafting 110560
Year 3
Architectural Drafting 110580
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Design, Blueprint Reading, and Codes 310622
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
HVAC @ CTEC
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
AC Refrigeration I (2 Credits) 310102
Year 3
AC Refrigeration I (2 Credits) 310102 or AC Refrigeration II (2 Credits) 310112
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
AC Refrigeration II (2 Credits) 310112
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
Automotive Technician I, I, II, IV
Digital Media I 080800
Environmental Science 150310 if not used as 2nd Science
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
NCCER Electrical I, II
NCCER Welding I, II
Principles of Engineering 110810
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: NCCER Level II or higher (Must have Core & Level I)
Advanced IBC: CITF Union Carpentry Carpenter International Training Fund Career Connections + Level I + Level 2 or higher
Advanced IBC: Autodesk Inventor Certified User
Graduation only IBCs for Career Diploma
CITF Union Carpentry Carpenter International Training Fund (CITF) Career Connections CORE (Emerging)
OSHA 10 (IEP Only)
OSHA 30 (Emerging)
AutoDesk Certified User AutoCAD (Basic)
FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Operations (Basic)- JROTC
Level 1 NCCER or CTIF (Basic)
EPA 608 (Basic)
Arts, AV Technology, & Communications Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
or
Media Arts I 030810 or Digital Media I 080805 or Graphic Arts I 311600 or Broadcasting I 080014
Year 3
Media Arts II or Digital Media II or Graphic Arts II 311605
Television Production I 312800 or Broadcasting II 080015 or Audio Engineering 311314
or
Publications I (Yearbook) 050603 or Web Design 040211 or Photography I 312100
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Digital Media III 080831 or Graphic Arts III 311614 or Publications II (Yearbook) 050604
&
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
Advanced Band
Art I-IV
Beginning Band or Choir
Broadcasting I-IV
Business Math if not counted as a math unit
Cyber Science (NICERC Partnership) 0800219
Digital Media IV
Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications (Middle School Elective)
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
GT Music I-IV
Fine Arts Survey
Photography II 312405
Publication II
Theatre I-IV
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: CIW Web Foundations Associate = CIW Internet Business Associate + Network Technology + CIW Website Development
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design = Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Illustrator)
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design = Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Premiere Pro)
Advanced IBC: CompTIA A+
Advanced IBC: CompTIA Network+
Advanced IBC: CompTIA Security+
Advanced IBC: PYTHON + Operation Spark Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming and Web Development Level 1- Advanced Basic Bundle
Graduation only IBCs for Career Diploma
An single credential listed above (example Adobe Photoshop or CIW Internet Business)
Business Management Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
Media Arts I 030810 or Digital Arts I 080805 or Graphic Arts I 311600 or Principles of Marketing I 041025
Year 3
Media Arts II or Digital Arts II or Graphic Arts II
Principles of Marketing I 041025 or Principles of Business 040306
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Publications 050603 or Accounting I
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
Accounting II 040104
Advanced Technical Drafting 110590
Agriscience II-IV
Basic Technical Drafting 110560
Business Computer Applications 040400 (BCA)
Business Law 040303
Business Math 040307 if not used as math credit
Digital Media II-IV
Graphic Arts III-IV
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Media Arts III-IV
Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications (Middle School Elective)
ProStart I and II
Publication II
Speech II
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: CIW Web Foundations Associate = CIW Internet Business Associate + Network Technology + CIW Website Development
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design = Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Illustrator)
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design = Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Premiere Pro)
Graduation IBCs for Career Diploma:
Business of Retail
Customer Service
Students in this pathway should be part of clubs such as - HOSA | DECA | FBLA |YEA
Health Sciences Pathway
Medical Assistant Track
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Introduction to Health Science 090930 (DE option)
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
Medical Terminology 090151 (DE option)
Year 3
Patient Care 090261 or Medical Assist 090251
Phlebotomy 090022 (optional)
EKG I 090473 (optional)
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Medical Assist 090251
Anatomy & Physiology 150306 (DE option and TOPS U 4th Science)
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
Certified Nursing Assisting (Pre LPN in Partnership with BRCC) Track @ CTEC
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Introduction to Health Science 090930 (DE option)
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
Biology I 150301
Year 3
Introduction to Health Science 090930 (DE option)
Medical Terminology 090151 (DE option)
Phlebotomy 090022 (optional)
EKG I 090473 (optional)
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Nursing Assistant 090237 2 credits (DE options)
Anatomy & Physiology Lab (DE Options)
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
Emergency Medical Technician Track @ CTEC
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Introduction to Health Science 090930 (DE option)
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
Biology I
Year 3
Emergency Responders (EMR) 090711
Introduction to Health Science 090930 (DE option)
Medical Terminology 090151 (DE option)
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
EMT 090943
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
Option: Anatomy & Physiology 150306 (DE option and TOPS U 4th Science)
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
Biology II 150302
Business Math 040307 if not used as math credit
Chemistry 150401
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Digital Media I-IV
Family & Consumer Science (Middle School Elective)
Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications (Middle School Elective)
Nutrition and Food 100302
Psychology 222001
Sprots Medicine I 090723
Sports Medicine II 090724
Sports Medicine III 090722
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Basic Bundle: CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG
Basic Bundle: Patient Care Technician, CNA, BLS
Advanced IBC: Medical Assistant
Advanced IBC: EMR + EMT
Graduation only IBCs for Career Diploma
An single credential listed above
Hospitality & Tourism Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
Nutrition & Food 100302
or ProStart I 100307
Principles of Marketing 041025 or Principles of Business 040306
CIW Internet Business 040405
Year 3
Nutrition & Food 100302
or ProStart I 100307
Principles of Marketing 041025 or Principles of Business 040306
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
ProStart II 100321
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
Business Math 040307 if not used as math credit
Chemistry 150401
Digital Media I-IV
Environmental Science 150310 if not used as a science credit
Family & Consumer Science (Middle School Elective)
Graphic Arts I-IV
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications (Middle School Elective)
Publications I-II
Speech II 051102
Tourism Marketing 041081
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: ServSafe Food Manager + ProStart
Graduation IBCs for Career Diploma:
Business of Retail
Customer Service
ServeSafe Handler
Informational Technology Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
Java Progamming 080521
Year 3
Software Design and Programming I 080503
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Software Design & Programming II 050504
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Advanced JavaScript, Programming, and Web Development 080520
AP Computer Science 061175
Broadcasting I-IV
Computer Service Technology I 310818
Digital Media I-IV
Graphic Arts I-IV
Introduction to Computational Thinking 061140
Media Arts I-IV
Keyboarding and Keyboarding App (Middle School Elective)
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: CIW Web Foundations Associate = CIW Internet Business Associate + Network Technology + CIW Website Development
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design = Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Illustrator)
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design = Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Premeire Pro)
Advanced IBC: CompTIA A+
Advanced IBC: CompTIA Network+
Advanced IBC: CompTIA Security+
Advanced IBC: PYTHON + Operation Spark Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming and Web Development Level 1- Advanced Basic Bundle
Graduation only IBCs for Career Diploma
An single credential listed above
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
*Law Studies 220506
Year 3
Forensic Science 155050
Emergency Medical Responder 090711
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Criminal Justice I DE (optional)
Psychology (DE optional) & Sociology (DE optional)
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Criminal Justice II 020021
Digital Media I 080800
Forensic Science 155050
Keyboarding and Keyboarding App (Middle School Elective)
Psychology 222001
Sociology 220601
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: CIW Web Foundations Associate = CIW Internet Business Associate + Network Technology + CIW Website Development
Law Basic Bundle: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) + IFSAC FireFighter I
Advanced IBC: Emergency Telecommunicator Certification (911 Dispatch) and Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD)
Advanced IBC: Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
Graduation only IBCs for Career Diploma
An single credential listed above
Manufacturing Pathway
NCCER Focus @ CTEC
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
NCCER Level I Class (Electrical, Instrumentation, Welding)
Year 3
NCCER Level II Class (Electrical, Instrumentation, Welding)
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
NCCER Level III Class (Electrical, Instrumentation, Welding)
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
Drafting/Architecture Focus
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
Basic Technical Drafting 110560
Year 3
Architectural Drafting 110580
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Design, Blueprint Reading, and Codes 310622
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Agriculture II-IV
Air Conditioning I-II (CTEC)
Chemistry I 150401
Environmental Science 150310
Industrial and Plant Safety 311921 (CTEC)
NCCER Electrical I-II (CTEC)
NCCER Instrumentation I-II (CTEC)
NCCER Welding I-II
Oil and Gas Production 110955 (CTEC)
Process Technician (CTEC)
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: NCCER Level II or higher (Must have Core & Level I)
Advanced IBC: Autodesk Inventor Certified User
Graduation only IBCs for Career Diplomas
OSHA 10 (IEP Students)
OSHA 30 (Emerging)
AutoDesk Certified User AutoCAD (Basic)
Level 1 NCCER (must have Core for Level 1)
Transportation, Logistics, Distribution Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
Automotive Technician I 310300
Year 3
Automotive Technician I 310300 or Automotive Technician II 310305
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Automotive Technician II 310305 or Automotive Technician III 310306
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Basic Technical Drafting 110560
Digital Media I 080800
Robotics I 150723
Advanced Robotics 150730
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: Automotive ASE Student Certificate any 3 from below:
ASE Brakes (Basic)
ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems (Basic)
ASE Engine Repair (Basic)
ASE Heat & Air Conditioning (Basic)
ASE Maintenance & Light Repair (Basic)
ASE Steering and Suspension (Basic)
Graduation Only Emerging and Basic IBCs:
One ASE from above
S/P2 Automotive Service Safety AND Automotive Service Pollution Prevention
OSHA 10 (IEP Students)
OSHA 30
LA Pre-Educator Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
*Computer Science I 061102 or CIW Internet Business 040405 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411or Media Art I 030810
2 Required
4 Required
4 Required
Year 2
CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
*Cyber Society 040218
Year 3
AP English III (120325) or English III DE (120601) and English IV DE (120606)
AP Calculus AB (160327)
Foundation of Ed DE (100678 Fall Sem) and Multicultural Learning Communities DE (100677 Spring Sem)
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
AP English IV (120326) if you went the AP option for ELA
AP Psychology (222004) or Intro to Psychology DE (225011)
AP Statistics (160352)
AP Biology (150307) or Biology DE (150323-Bio I)
Algebra III (160375) or Algebra III DE (160500)
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Additional Electives supported in this pathway
**JAG I 042010 (Career Readiness
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: Louisiana Pre-Education Credential-Advanced (Basic Level is a Prerequisite)
Advanced IBC: CIW Web Foundations Associate = CIW Internet Business Associate + Network Technology +CIW Website Development (All 3 = Advanced)
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design =Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Illustrator)
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design =Adobe Photoshop + Adobe PremierPro)
LDOE STEM Pathways
Partner. Schools partner with one or more of our pathway providers. Providers bring knowledge, curriculum, teacher training, and implementation support. Schools bring eager students, exceptional teachers, and effective leaders.
Train. Teachers attend intensive, high-quality training. Teachers learn to effectively teach pathway courses and may earn certificates or graduate credit.
Learn. Students take 4–8 rigorous pathway courses. Content includes pathway-specific hard skills, universal soft skills, and workplace-based experiences.
Succeed. Completers leave with a head start on college and/or their career, typically with industry-based credentials, college credits, employability skills, and workplace experience.
Students work towards earning a STEM Diploma Seal, must take specific courses outlined in each pathway.
STEM: Computing Cybersecurity Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
Introduction to Computational Thinking (LSU) 061140
Silver Seal
Gold Seal
Additional Math and Science Courses Required Here
Year 2
CIW Internet Business 040405
Survey of Computer Science (LSU) 061179
Interactive Computing
Year 3
Fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 080523
CIW Website Development 040415
CIW Network Security 061121
Cybersecurity (LSU) 040217
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Advanced Javascript, Programming, and Web Development 080520
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
To complete the Career Diploma (TOPS Tech Diploma) students must complete the Gold STEM Diploma requirements, one course from the approved **Career Readiness Universal List, and one pathway IBC.
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: CIW Web Foundations Associate = CIW Internet Business Associate + Network Technology + CIW Website Development
Advanced IBC: CompTIA A+
Advanced IBC: CompTIA Network+
Advanced IBC: CompTIA Security+
Advanced IBC: PYTHON + Operation Spark Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming and Web Development Level 1- Advanced Basic Bundle
Substitution Courses Allowed are Here
STEM: Digital Design Emergent Media Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
Digital Storytelling (LSU) 040241
Silver Seal
Gold Seal
Additional Math and Science Courses Required Here
Year 2
Media Arts I 030810
Introduction to Programming 080500
Year 3
CIW Introduction to JavaScript 061125
Digital Photography 312414
Film and TV (LSU) 080024 or Cybersociety (NICERQ) 040218
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Advanced JavaScript, Programming, and Web Development 080520
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
To complete the Career Diploma (TOPS Tech Diploma) students must complete the Gold STEM Diploma requirements, one course from the approved **Career Readiness Universal List, and one pathway IBC.
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: CIW Web Foundations Associate = CIW Internet Business Associate + Network Technology + CIW Website Development
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design = Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Illustrator)
Advanced IBC: Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design = Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Premere Pro)
Advanced IBC: PYTHON + Operation Spark Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming and Web Development Level 1- Advanced Basic Bundle
Substitution Courses Allowed are Here
STEM: Pre-Engineering Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
Introduction to Computational Thinking (LSU) 061140
Silver Seal
Gold Seal
Additional Math and Science Courses Required Here
Year 2
Introduction to Engineering (LSU) 110801
Robotics (LSU) 150780
Year 3
Principles of Engineering (LSU) 110864
CIW Internet Business 040405 or Cyber Society 040218
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Engineering Design and Development (LSU) 110861
*CDF CTE Internship 080202 or Advanced Robotics 150730
**JROTC IV (optional)
To complete the Career Diploma (TOPS Tech Diploma) students must complete the Gold STEM Diploma requirements, one course from the approved **Career Readiness Universal List, and one pathway IBC.
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Advanced IBC: CIW Web Foundations Associate = CIW Internet Business Associate + Network Technology + CIW Website Development
Advanced IBC: PYTHON + Operation Spark Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming and Web Development Level 1- Advanced Basic Bundle
Advanced IBC: Autodesk Inventor Certified User
Substitution Courses Allowed are Here
STEM: Pre-Healthcare & Pre-Veterinary Pathway
Year 1
*Financial Literacy 160345
*Speech I 051101 (DE option)
Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (LSU) 090811
Silver Seal
Additional Math and Science Courses Required Here
Year 2
Medical Terminology 090151
CIW Internet Business 040405 or CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
Year 3
Forensic Science (LSU) 312096
AP Psychology 222004 (DE Option)
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
**JROTC III (optional)
Year 4
Human Anatomy and Physiology 150334
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
**JROTC IV (optional)
To complete the Career Diploma (TOPS Tech Diploma) students must complete the Gold STEM Diploma requirements, one course from the approved **Career Readiness Universal List, and one pathway IBC.
Supported Pathway IBCs
Supported Pathway IBCs
Basic Bundle: CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG
Basic Bundle: Patient Care Technician, CNA, BLS
Advanced IBC: Medical Assistant
Advanced IBC: EMR + EMT
Substitution Courses Allowed are Here
Transitional 9th Graders (T9) Suggested Progression
Year 1 - T9
English I 120331
Technical Writing 120350
Algebra I 160321
Math Essentials 160351
Physical Science 150802 or Environmental Science 150310
PE I 19015 or JROTC I 170001 or Marching Band 190110
*Speech I 051101 or **Agriscience I 010301 or **Quest for Success 080411
Year 2 - 9/10
English II 120332
Biology I 150301
Civics 220501
*Law Studies 220506
PE II .5 Credit 190106/Health 190500 or Marching Band 190110 or JROTC II
*Financial Literacy 160345 (Can substitute as one of the math requirements if taught by certified math teacher)
CIW Internet Business 040405 or CIW Website Development 040415 or CIW Network Technology 061120
**JAG I or Career Awareness Elective
Year 3 - 10/11
Business English 120336
Geometry 160323
Business Math 040307
U.S. History (DE Option)
*Virtual Workplace Exp II 080207 (Career Exploration/ACT/ACT WorkKeys Prep)
JAG II or **JROTC III
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Year 4 -11/12
*CDF CTE Internship 080202
JAG III or **JROTC IV
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathway Elective
Year 5 (optional)
Notes: Students enrolled in transitional ninth grade shall receive appropriate academic support in any subjects in which they did not score at or above proficient, as determined by BESE. A plan outlining such academic support shall be included in the student’s individual graduation plan (IGP). Progress pursuant to such specified academic support shall be reviewed at least once throughout the school year in order to determine effectiveness and any needed adjustments.
Dual Enrollment & Early College
(Please reach out to the Department of Counseling for Guidance)
Louisiana Transfer - Humanities Associate of Arts (Associate of Arts)
All courses must be completed with a final grade of “C” or higher for credit.
*Required Courses for an associate degree:
English- 6 hours (2 courses)
Math- 6 hours (2 courses)
Social Science - 12 hours (4 courses)
Natural Science- 9 hours (3 courses)--2 must be in sequence (BIO)
Fine Arts- 3 hours (1 course)
Humanities- 21 hours (7 course)
Literature Humanities - 3 hours (1 course)
The Department of Counseling works with schools and our College and Universities to determine course offerings and enrollment guidelines.
There are additional dual enrollment classes offered outside of the associate degree pathway to enhance each students high school experience.
Middle School Supported CTE Progressions
6th
6th
Keyboarding & Keyboarding Apps
7th
7th
IBCA
8th
8th
**Quest for Success
**Agriscience I (select sites)
Media Arts I
*Speech I
*Financial Literacy
Family Consumer Science I
*Universal Electives (Count in all Pathways)
**Career Readiness Universal Electives (1 is required for a Career Diploma)
Supported Pathway IBCs at the Middle School Level
Supported Pathway IBCs at the Middle School Level
Ducks Unlimited Ecology (Agriscience I) at select sites
CIW Internet Business (Quest, IBCA, Keyboarding, Financial Literacy)
Adobe Photoshop (Media Arts I)
ServSafe Handler (Emerging Support IBC)
EBR SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS
Arlington Preparatory: Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism
Baton Rouge Magnet HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Architecture | Business Management | Dedicated Magnet School
Belaire HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication (Magnet Focus) | Architecture & Construction (Carpentry) | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism | STEM Pre-Engineering
Broadmoor Senior HS: Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources | Architecture & Construction (Welding) | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism | JROTC
Capitol HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Health Sciences(Innovative & Specialized Program)| Business Management
EBR Readiness HS: Arts, AV Technology & Communication | Business Management
Glen Oaks Senior HS: Architecture & Construction (Welding) | Arts, AV Technology, & Communication (Magnet Focus) | Business Management | Health Sciences (Magnet Focus) | JROTC
Istrouma HS: Agriculture (Carpentry) | Arts, AV Technology, & Communication (Magnet Focus) | Hospitality & Tourism | Information Technology | JROTC
Liberty Magnet HS: STEM Pathways | STEM Pre-Healthcare | STEM Pre-Engineering | STEM Computing/Cybersecurity | JROTC | Dedicated Magnet School
McKinley HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication (Magnet Focus)| Transportation, Distribution, Logistics | Louisiana Pre-Educator Pathway(Magnet Focus) | JROTC
Northdale Superintendent's Academy: Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources | Business Management
Northeast HS: Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism | JROTC
Scotlandville HS: Business Management (Magnet Focus) | Information Technology | Health Sciences | Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (Magnet Focus) | STEM Pre-Engineering (Magnet Focus) | JROTC
Tara HS: Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Business Management | Hospitality & Tourism | JROTC | Magnet Specialized Program
Woodlawn HS: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (Carpentry) | Arts, AV Technology, & Communication | Business Management | Hospitality and Tourism | Louisiana Pre-Educator Pathway (Specialized Program) | STEM Pre-Engineering (Magnet Focus) | STEM Pre-Healthcare (Magnet Focus) | JROTC | Academic Magnet Focus
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