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This career pathway is designed to assist with planning for a career in the fields of science and mathematics. 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 Science and Mathematics
Interests/ Skills/ Traits Associated with Science and Mathematics
The Science and Mathematics Pathway prepares learners for careers in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services including laboratory and testing services and development services. Learners are interested in applying essential mathematics and science content and skills in real world setting. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in technical communication, reading comprehension, critical thinking and scientific rules and methods. 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.
Mathematics
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Calculus & Statistics
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Financial Algebra
Discrete Mathematics
Applications of Probability & Statistics
Math Applications in Careers
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
Science
Science
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
CP & Honors Chemistry
CP Physics
Forensics
Field Ecology
Oceanography
Human Genetics
Infectious Diseases
Astronomy
Biodiversity
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1 - Algebra Based
AP Physics C
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Project Lead the Way
Project Lead the Way
Biomedical Science
English
English
AP English 11 - Literature & Composition
AP English 12 - Language & Composition
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Psychology
AP Psychology
American Government: Citizenship in Action
American Government: Economics, Government & You
Special Areas
Special Areas
ACT Math
ACT English, Reading & Writing
Tech Squad
AP Capstone - Seminar
AP Capstone - Research
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: Research lab, zoo, postsecondary professors
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).
Science
Science
Lab Technician
Entry Level Education - High School Diploma
Median Starting Salary - $23,700 - $39,730
Research Assistant
Entry Level Education - High School Diploma
Median Starting Salary - $26,800 - $39,030
Biochemist & Biophysicist
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $29,890 - $51,920
Epidemiologist
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $43,910 - $62,820
Zoologist & Wildlife Biology
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $34,680 - $54,000
Clinical Research Coordinator
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $74,440 - $121,460
Science Teacher
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $34,970 - $51,130
Mathematics
Mathematics
Survey Researcher
Entry Level Education - High School Diploma
Median Starting Salary - $25,220 - $52,050
Statistician
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $52,350 - $83,850
Actuary
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $56,440 - $94,070
Logistics Analyst
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $46,650 - $73,750
Mathematician
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $49,930 - $82,490
Accountants & Auditors
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $41,770 - $64,520
Mathematics Teacher
Entry Level Education - Bachelor's Degree
Median Starting Salary - $34,970 - $51,130
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