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This career pathway is designed to assist with planning for a career in the field of human services. School counselors assist in designing an academic pathway that includes all core graduation requirements and applicable electives to prepare properly for postsecondary education. On this page, you will find:
Interests / Skills / Traits Associated with this pathway
Focused Elective Options
External Extended Learning Opportunities
Sample Career Choices with Median Salary Information
**Considerations pertaining to prerequisite courses, corequisite courses, leveling, teacher recommendations and class availability play a role in developing a specific and personalized plan that will maximize opportunities for success.
Interests/ Skills/ Traits Associated with Human Services
Interests/ Skills/ Traits Associated with Human Services
The Human Services Pathway prepares learners for careers in counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services. Interests may also include early childhood development and communications. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in communication, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills. Skill certifications can be very valuable when securing employment in this pathway. (from Naviance, “careers” tab)
Focused Elective Options
Focused Elective Options
Focused electives are only suggestions. Students may explore other areas of study to fulfill elective requirements.
Applied Business & Technology
Applied Business & Technology
Financial Literacy
Art
Art
Photography I - II
Contemporary Photography
Graphic Design I - III
Publications
English
English
AP English 11 - Literature & Composition
AP English 12 - Language & Composition
Humanities
Writing Center
Creative Writing
Young Adult Award Winners
Mathematics
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Calculus & Statistics
Financial Algebra
Discrete Mathematics
Applications of Probability & Statistics
Math Applications in Careers
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
Real Life Mathematics Overview
Music & Theatre
Music & Theatre
Acting I - III
Choir
Band
Science
Science
Forensics
Human Genetics
Infectious Diseases
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Psychology
AP Psychology
AP Human Geography
AP World History
Humanities
Pop Culture
Mock Trial
Contemporary World Issues
American Government: Bill of Rights
American Government: Citizenship in Action
American Government: Economics, Government & You
Special Areas
Special Areas
ACT Math
ACT English, Reading, & Writing
College and Career Readiness
Tech Squad
AP Capstone - Seminar
AP Capstone - Research
RiseUp - Retail Industry Fundamentals
RiseUp - Customer Service & Sales
Mentoring the Young Mind
JROTC
World Languages
World Languages
French I - IV & AP French
German I - IV & AP German
Spanish I - IV & AP Spanish
**To read detailed course descriptions, please visit the Course Selection Guide.
External Extended Learning Opportunities
External Extended Learning Opportunities
Great Oaks - http://www.greatoaks.com/
Job Shadowing / Internship / Mentor Suggestions: Hairdresser, Daycare Worker, Counselor, Postsecondary Professor, Protective Service Worker, and more.
Sample Career Choices
Sample Career Choices
The information in this section was pulled from Naviance. Explore Career Choices in further detail at Naviance (http://bit.ly/milfordnaviance) or at the Occupational Outlook Handbook (https://www.bls.gov/ooh).
Human Services
Human Services
Nanny
Entry Level Education - Some High School
Median Starting Salary - $15,970 - $18,850
Camp Counselor
Entry Level Education - Some High School
Median Starting Salary - $15,970 - $18,850
Administrative Assistant
Entry Level Education - High School Diploma
Median Starting Salary - $18,390 - $23,260
Author or Writer
Entry Level Education - High School Diploma
Median Starting Salary - $23,550 - $31,530
Cosmetologist
Entry Level Education - Job Certifications
Median Starting Salary - $18,200 - $22,590
Preschool Teacher
Entry Level Education - Job Certifications
Median Starting Salary - $18,550 - $24,550
Police Officer
Entry Level Education - Job Certifications
Median Starting Salary - $21,560 - $27,380
Human Services
Human Services
Interpreter / Translator
Entry Level Education - Job Certifications
Median Starting Salary - $26,510 - $41,150
Social Worker
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $30,600 - $45,250
Social Science Researcher
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $42,500 - $72,500
School Psychologist or Counselor
Entry Level Education - Master's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $41,800 - $69,520
Mental Health Therapist
Entry Level Education - Master's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $30,460 - $42,790
Political Scientist
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $54,460 - $87,710
Psychologist
Entry Level Education - Graduate Degree
Median Starting Salary - $41,800 - $69,520
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