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Agriculture and Natural Resources Industry Sector Pathway Options Agricultural Business Pathway Sample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations** Introductory Concentration Capstone Introduction to Agriculture Agricultural Biology Agricultural Computers Animal Science Integrated Agricultural Science Ornamental Horticulture Plant Science Agricultural Business Management Agricultural Economics and Policy Agricultural Sales and Service High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Agricultural Lending Office Clerk Agricultural Retail Salesperson Equipment Parts Salesperson Customer Service Representative Farm Accountant Farm Realtor/Appraiser Agricultural Commodity Broker+ Agricultural Sales and Marketing Manager Agricultural Supplies Purchasing Agent/Buyer Agricultural Mechanics Pathway Sample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations** Introductory Concentration Capstone Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics Introduction to Agriculture Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Small Engines Agricultural Welding Agricultural Fabrication/ Construction Agricultural/Farm Power and Equipment High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Farm Equipment Operator Farm Equipment Parts Person Welder Equipment Fabricator Equipment Service Technician Heavy Equipment Operator Agricultural Engineer Agricultural Mechanics Teacher+ Irrigation Engineer Agriscience Pathway Sample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations** Introductory Concentration Capstone Introduction to Agriculture Agricultural Biology Agriscience Advanced Plant and Animal Science Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Business Management High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Laboratory Aide Laboratory Animal Caretaker Plant Propagator Animal/Plant Laboratory Technician Food Processing Technician Quality Assurance Specialist Agricultural Science Teacher+ Biotechnology Specialist Plant/Animal Geneticist Animal Science Pathway Sample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations** Introductory Concentration Capstone Introduction to Agriculture Agricultural Biology Animal Science Agricultural Biotechnology Animal and Plant Physiology Veterinary Technician High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Farm and Ranch Assistant Feed Store Clerk Veterinary Hospital Assistant Breeding Technician+ Livestock Feed Sales Meat Inspector Animal Nutritionist Processing Plant Manager Veterinarian+ *Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/) **Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure. Related Career Technical Student Organization: FFA (http://www.calaged.org) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Central Valley Consortium Agricultural Education Tech Prep (http://www.agedtechprep.com/).
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Agriculture and Natural Resources Industry Sector Pathway Options
Agricultural Business PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Agriculture
Agricultural BiologyAgricultural ComputersAnimal ScienceIntegrated Agricultural ScienceOrnamental HorticulturePlant Science
Agricultural BusinessManagementAgricultural Economicsand PolicyAgricultural Sales and Service
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Agricultural LendingOffice ClerkAgricultural RetailSalespersonEquipment PartsSalesperson
Customer ServiceRepresentativeFarm AccountantFarm Realtor/Appraiser
Agricultural CommodityBroker+Agricultural Sales andMarketing ManagerAgricultural SuppliesPurchasing Agent/Buyer
Agricultural Mechanics PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Agricultural MechanicsIntroduction to Agriculture
Advanced Agricultural MechanicsAgricultural Small EnginesAgricultural Welding
Agricultural Fabrication/ ConstructionAgricultural/Farm Power and Equipment
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Farm Equipment OperatorFarm Equipment Parts PersonWelder
Equipment FabricatorEquipment Service TechnicianHeavy Equipment Operator
Agricultural EngineerAgricultural Mechanics Teacher+Irrigation Engineer
Agriscience PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Agriculture
Agricultural BiologyAgriscience
Advanced Plant and Animal ScienceAgricultural BiotechnologyAgricultural Business Management
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Laboratory AideLaboratory Animal CaretakerPlant Propagator
Animal/Plant Laboratory TechnicianFood Processing TechnicianQuality Assurance Specialist
Agricultural Science Teacher+Biotechnology SpecialistPlant/Animal Geneticist
Animal Science PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Agriculture
Agricultural BiologyAnimal Science
Agricultural BiotechnologyAnimal and Plant PhysiologyVeterinary Technician
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Farm and Ranch AssistantFeed Store ClerkVeterinary Hospital Assistant
Breeding Technician+Livestock Feed SalesMeat Inspector
Animal NutritionistProcessing Plant ManagerVeterinarian+
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FFA (http://www.calaged.org) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Central Valley Consortium Agricultural Education Tech Prep (http://www.agedtechprep.com/).
Agriculture and Natural Resources Industry Sector Pathway Options
Forestry and Natural Resources PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Agriculture
Agricultural BiologyIntegrated Agricultural Science
ForestryNatural Resource ManagementRural RecreationWildlife/Fisheries Management
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Park Ranger AideSoil Conservation AideWilderness Firefighter
Hunting Preserve ManagerSurveying TechnicianTree Farm Supervisor
Aquatic/Game BiologistSoil ConservationistState Park Manager
Ornamental Horticulture PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Agriculture Introduction to Ornamental Horticulture
Agricultural Biology FloricultureIntegrated Agricultural Science Nursery/Greenhouse Production
Advanced Ornamental HorticultureIrrigation and Water ManagementLandscape Design and MaintenanceTurf and Golf Management
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Landscape Equipment OperatorNursery Sales AssociateTree Trimmer and Pruner
Floral DesignerGarden Equipment and Supplies DealerLandscape Contractor+
EntomologistGreenhouse and Nursery ManagerLandscape Architect+
Plant and Soil Science PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Agriculture
Agricultural BiologyIntegrated Agricultural SciencePlant and Soil Science
Agricultural Entomology and Pest ControlCrop ScienceEnvironmental ScienceViticulture
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Crop FarmerField Assistant Insect Monitor/Collector
Field RepresentativeTissue Culture TechnicianViticulturist
Agriculture Association ManagerIntegrated Pest Management SpecialistPest Control Advisor+
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FFA (http://www.calaged.org) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Central Valley Consortium Agricultural Education Tech Prep (http://www.agedtechprep.com/).
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industry Sector Pathway Options
Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Food for Health and FitnessFood Science (Chemistry of Foods)Food Technology and Nutrition
Careers in Food Science, Dietetics, and NutritionFood Science and Dietetics
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Dietary AideFood Laboratory AideFood Product TesterQuality Control TechnicianTest Food Kitchen Assembler
Dietetic Technician+Food Inspector+Food Production ChemistPersonal ChefTest Kitchen Chef
Food Journalist/ Technical WriterFood Product DeveloperFood ScientistFood TechnologistRegistered Dietician+
Food Service and Hospitality PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Food, Nutrition, and Meal ManagementFoods and NutritionNutritional Science
Careers in Food Service and Hospitality (Culinary Arts)Food and Beverage Production
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Baker HelperFood ExpediterLine cookPastry Chef AssistantWait Staff
CatererChef+Food DesignerFood Service Manager+Pastry Chef+
Food and Beverage AnalystFood Service DirectorFood StylistGeneral ManagerSous/Executive Chef
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Introduction to Hospitality and TourismIntroduction to the Lodging IndustryIntroduction to Travel and TourismPrinciples of Event Planning
Attractions, Events, and Related ServicesCareers in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Lodging and Hotel OperationsTravel-related Services
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Camp CounselorFront-Desk WorkerHost/Hostess/Wait StaffRecreation LeaderSpa Attendant
Club Professional or ManagerConcert PromoterEvent/Wedding Planner+Flight AttendantSpecialty Cook
Club/Resort/Hotel ManagerConvention CoordinatorTheme Park DirectorTravel Company Owner/Manager
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: DECA (http://www.cadeca.org), FBLA (http://www.cafbla.org), FHA-HERO (http://www.hect.org/fhahero), and SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com)Additional Industry Sector information available through the Los Angeles Mission College Tech Prep Distribution Points Project (http://www.lamission.edu/techprep/projects.aspx).
Information Technology Industry Sector Pathway Options
Information Support and Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Business CommunicationComputer ApplicationsKeyboarding
Office Technology Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Administrative AssistantHelp Desk Support TechnicianWord Processing Operator
Desktop PublisherInformation Systems SpecialistDatabase AdministratorTechnical Writer
Software EngineerInformation Systems ArchitectIT Manager/DirectorBusiness Teacher
Media Support and Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Computer ApplicationIntroduction to BusinessIntroduction to Desktop Publishing
Desktop PublishingWeb Design
Multimedia and Image ManagementAdvanced Web Design
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Computer OperatorProduction TechnicianWeb Page Developer
Computer GraphicArtistDesktop PublisherMultimedia SpecialistWeb DesignerWebmaster
Graphic DesignerMultimedia ArtistMultimedia ProducerWeb ArchitectCorporate Communications Manager
Network Communications PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
KeyboardingComputer Applications
Advanced Computer OperationsNetwork Systems I
Network Systems II
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Network Systems AssistantNetwork Systems Technician
Software/Hardware InstallerTelecommunications SpecialistNetwork AdministratorData Communications Specialist
Network AdministratorNetwork EngineerNetwork Manager/ DirectorProject ManagerComputer Security Specialist
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FBLA (http://www.cafbla.org), DECA (http://www.cadeca.org), and SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information is available through Business Education Resource Consortium (http://www.bused.org).
Information Technology Industry Sector Pathway Options
Programming and Systems Development PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Computer ApplicationsExploratory BusinessIntroduction to Programming
Computer ProgrammingProgramming and Software DevelopmentJava ProgrammingVisual Basic Programming
Advanced ProgrammingAP Computer ScienceGame Programming
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
ProgrammerSoftware ApplicationsSupportSoftware Technician
ProgrammerSoftware Applications ReportingSoftware Documentation Specialist
Chief Software ArchitectComputer Software/ Hardware EngineerManager of Software DevelopmentOperating Systems DesignerSoftware Architect
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FBLA (http://www.cafbla.org), DECA (http://www.cadeca.org), and SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information is available through Business Education Resource Consortium (http://www.bused.org).
Manufacturing and Product Development Industry Sector Pathway Options
Graphic Arts Technology PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
DraftingExploring TechnologyOrientation to Graphic Arts ApprenticeshipTechnology Core
Communications TechnologyGraphic Arts/ CommunicationsPhotography Laboratory
Commercial PhotographyComposition, Lithography, and PlatemakingComposition, Makeup, and TypesettingDesktop Publishing
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Desktop PublisherGraphic Art Equipment OperatorNetwork Installer+Pre-Press DesignerGraphic Arts Apprentice
Commercial PhotographerProduction ManagerNetwork Administrator+Graphic Artist (Journeyman)
Publisher, EditorProduct DeveloperIndustrial Technology Educator+Network Engineer+Graphic Designer
Integrated Graphics Technology PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Drafting/ CommunicationsExploring TechnologyGraphic ArtsGraphic Communications Apprenticeship AwarenessTechnology Core
Communications TechnologyGraphic CommunicationsGraphic Communications Apprenticeship ExplorationsPhotography LaboratoryVideo Production
AnimationBroadcasting ProductionMultimediaOrientation to Graphic Communications Apprenticeship
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Desktop PublisherSpecial Effects AnimatorSpecial Effects ApprenticeVideo Graphics HelperWeb Designer
Advertising DesignMultimedia/Digital EditorSpecial Effects EditorSpecial Effects JourneymanWebmaster
Industrial and Technology Educator+Multimedia AuthorMultimedia/Digital ProducerPublications ManagementSpecial Effects Engineer
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium (http://www.citeconline.org).
Manufacturing and Product Development Industry Sector Pathway Options
Machine and Forming Technology PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
DraftingExploring TechnologyMetalworkingOrientation to Machine and Forming ApprenticeshipTechnology Core
IronworkingMachine ShopManufacturing IPlastics/CompositesSheet Metal
Foundry/MetallurgyMachine Tool OperationsManufacturing IIPlastics/Composites
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
AssemblerElectro-Mechanical HelperInstallation ApprenticeMachine OperatorMaintenance Mechanic
CNC ProgrammerIndustrial Electrician+Machine TechnicianManagerTooling Journeyman
Design EngineerIndustrial Technology Educator+Manufacturing Engineer+Mechanical Engineer+Tooling Engineer
Welding Technology PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyMetalworkingOrientation to Welding ApprenticeshipTechnology CoreWelding Fundamentals
Manufacturing/ Materials ProcessingTechnical DraftingWelding Fabrication, IronworkingWelding-Combination IWelding-Electrical
Computer-aided Drafting (CAD)Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM)FoundryWelding-Combination IIWelding-Specialized
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Cutter, Solder, BrazierFoundry HelperPlastics AssemblerWelderWelding Apprentice+
Boilermaker+Certified Welder+Composite FabricatorFoundry Core, Pattern MakerWelding Journeyman+
Fabrication DesignerIndustrial Technology Educator+Manufacturing EngineerPressurized Vessel Engineer+Quality Control Inspector
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium (http://www.citeconline.org).
Marketing, Sales, and Service Industry Sector Pathway Options
E-Commerce PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Business CommunicationComputer ApplicationsExploratory BusinessFinancial LiteracyIntroduction to MarketingKeyboarding
AccountingAdvanced Computer ApplicationsBusiness ManagementE-Commerce MarketingFinancePrinciples of MarketingRetail MarketingWeb Design
International BusinessVirtual Enterprise
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Administrative Support RepresentativeCustomer Service RepresentativeCustomer Support Specialist
Account SupervisorCopywriter-DesignerE-Commerce Marketing SpecialistForum Manager
Brand ManagerE-Commerce DirectorE-Commerce EntrepreneurInteractive Sales EngineerBusiness Teacher
Entrepreneurship PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Business CommunicationComputer ApplicationsExploratory BusinessFinancial LiteracyIntroduction to MarketingKeyboarding
AccountingBusiness ManagementFinancePrinciples of MarketingRetail Marketing
EntrepreneurshipVirtual Enterprise
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Customer Service RepresentativeSmall Business Entrepreneur
FranchiseeMarketing ManagerRegional Sales ManagerRetail/Wholesale Buyer
Account ExecutiveBusiness TeacherChief Executive OfficerNational Account Manager
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information, and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FBLA (http://www.cafbla.org) and DECA (http://www.cadeca.org)Additional Industry Sector information available through Business Education Resource Consortium (http://www.bused.org).
Marketing, Sales, and Service Industry Sector Pathway Options
International Trade PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Business CommunicationComputer ApplicationsExploratory BusinessFinancial LiteracyIntroduction to MarketingKeyboarding
AccountingBusiness ManagementFinancePrinciples of MarketingRetail Marketing
International BusinessVirtual Enterprise
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Sales RepresentativeShipping and Receiving ClerkStocking and Handling Worker
Route Salesperson Warehouse Manager
EconomistInternational Distribution ManagerInternational Trade SpecialistMarketing Research AnalystWholesale Distribution Manager
Professional Sales and Marketing PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Business CommunicationComputer ApplicationsExploratory BusinessFinancial LiteracyIntroduction to MarketingKeyboarding
AccountingBusiness ManagementFinancePrinciples of MarketingRetail Marketing
EntrepreneurshipVirtual Enterprise
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Customer Service RepresentativeSmall Business EntrepreneurTelemarketer
FranchiseeMarketing ManagerRegional Sales ManagerRetail/Wholesale Buyer
Account ExecutiveBusiness TeacherChief Executive OfficerNational Account Manager
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information, and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FBLA (http://www.cafbla.org) and DECA (http://www.cadeca.org)Additional Industry Sector information available through Business Education Resource Consortium (http://www.bused.org).
Public Service Industry Sector Pathway Options
Human Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Conflict ResolutionIntroduction to Human Services
Principles of Recovery and Psychosocial RehabilitationRecovery and Special Populations
Helping RelationshipsPsychosocial Rehabilitation Worker Field Experience
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Case Manager AideChild Care AideFoster Care WorkerMental Health AideYouth Worker
Licensed Psychiatric Technician+Mental Health Worker+Residential Counselor+Social Service Coordinator+Substance Abuse Counselor+
Family Social Service WorkerLicensed Clinical Social Worker+Marriage and Family Therapist+Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist +
Legal and Government Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Constitutional Law A and B
Criminal Justice/Policies and Procedures
Criminal Law/ International Law
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Elected Official Legal Clerk+Paralegal+
Attorney+Diplomatic Service
Protective Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Fire Science IPolice Science
Fire Science IIForensic Science
Fire InternshipLaw Enforcement Internship
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Animal Control Officer+Armed Forces Police OfficerEmergency Medical Technician+Parking Enforcement Officer+Security Guard+
Corrections Officer+Crime Scene Technician+Criminal Investigator+Firefighter+Paramedic+Police Officer+Private Investigator+U.S. Customs Officer+
ATF Agent+DEA Agent+ FBI Agent+Federal Marshal+Fire Captain/Chief+Police Lieutenant/ Captain/Chief+
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com)
Transportation Industry Sector Pathway Options
Aviation and Aerospace Transportation Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Small EnginesExploring TechnologyTechnology CoreBasic Automotive
ElectronicsAuto 1
AvionicsRadio CommunicationsAviation Aircraft Engines
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Ground Support CrewMechanic’s AssistantFlight AttendantPorterApprentice/InternAircraft Detailer
Military Ground CrewAirframe and Power Plant TechnicianMaintenance WorkerRamp Service WorkerDispatcher
EngineerAstronautInstructor+Pilot+
Collision Repair and Refinishing PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Automotive TechnologySmall Engines
Basic Collision RepairBasic Auto RefinishingAutomotive ConstructionSteering and SuspensionAuto 1
Advanced Collision Repair TechnologyAdvanced Auto Refinishing
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Collision Repair Intern or ApprenticeRefinisher HelperAuto Detailer
Collision Repair TechnicianCollision Repair Shop OwnerAuto Refinish TechnicianAuto Glass InstallerAssistant Manager
Insurance Claims AdjusterCollision Shop ManagerInstructor+Paint Manufacturer Representative
Vehicle Maintenance, Service, and Repair PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Automotive RepairSmall EnginesTechnology CoreExploring Technology
BrakesElectrical Systems and ElectronicsSteering and SuspensionOutdoor Power EquipmentAuto Fundamentals
Advanced AutomotiveEngine Performance/Smog Motorcycle Diesel
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Porter/Lot PersonLube TechnicianAftermarket Sales RepresentativeVehicle Maintenance Intern or ApprenticeParts and Service Counter PersonSalespersonVehicle Maintenance Technician
Line TechnicianService WriterMotor CarrierTechnical WriterSmog Technician+DriverInspector
Fleet Manager or DirectorShop Foreman or ForewomanParts and Service ManagerInstructor+Manufacturer’s Representative
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium (http://www.citeconline.org).
Arts, Media, and Entertainment Industry Sector Pathway Options
Media and Design Arts PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Designand Media ArtsIntroduction to Digital GraphicsFilm and New MediaIntroduction to Design
Two-Dimensional DesignAnimationInternet PublishingFilmmakingComputer GraphicsBroadcast Journalism
Digital AnimationThree-Dimensional ModelingVideo ProductionCinematographyComputer Game DesignTechnical WritingAdvertising Art
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Film LoaderAnimation AssistantMakeup ArtistSign Painter
VideographerProp MakerCutter/Fitter/ SeamstressSpecial Effects CoordinatorWeb Designer
User Interface DesignerSound EngineerMedical and Scientific IllustratorScriptwriterMedia and Design Arts Instructor
Performing Arts PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Professional Dance
Instrument Tuning and RepairMusical NotationProfessional Dance
ChoreographyProfessional TheatreProfessional Music CompositionRadio Announcing Apprenticeship
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Disc JockeyActorAnnouncerVoice-over ArtistStunt Double
ActorMusic MinisterRadio/Television Broadcaster
Musical AccompanistMusic Director/ ConductorAcousticianFilm ComposerChoreographer
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. Related Career Technical Student Organization: FBLA (http://www.cafbla.org/), DECA (http://www.cadeca.org), and SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com)
Production and Managerial Arts PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Multimedia ProductionTechnical TheatreIntroduction to Sound Mixing
Broadcast ProductionSet DesignTelevision Production
Stage Production ManagementFilmmakingSound Engineering and Design
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Third Assistant DirectorFocus PullerCamera LoaderDolly GripTape/Film Logger
First Assistant Camera OperatorGaffer (Chief Lighting Technician)Key Production GripScript SupervisorNegative Cutter
Producer Line ProducerSound Design EditorVisual Effects CoordinatorSecond Unit Director
Building Trades and Construction Industry Sector Pathway Options
Cabinetmaking and Wood Products PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyTechnology CoreWood Technology
Woodworking 1Woodworking 2
CabinetmakingFurniture Design
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Cabinetmaking Apprentice+Machine Operator
Cabinetmaking Journeyman+CNC Technician
Cabinetmaking Instructor+DesignerEngineer
Engineering and Heavy Construction PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyTechnology Core
Construction 1Wood 1
Equipment OperatorCarpentry
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Apprentice Engineer+Laborer
Contractor+Electrician+Heavy Construction Journeyman+Iron WorkerPlumber+
Business OwnerEngineerEngineering and Heavy Construction Instructor+
Mechanical Construction PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyTechnology CoreConstruction 1
Construction 1Construction 2
Building ConstructionElectrical WiringPlumbing
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Electrician’s HelperMechanical Construction Apprentice+
Electrician+HVAC Technician+Mechanical Construction Journeyman+Plumber+
Contractor+Engineer+Mechanical Construction Instructor+
Residential and Commercial Construction PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Construction 1 Exploring TechnologyConstruction 1
Construction 2 CarpentryConstruction Technology
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Carpenter Apprentice+Heavy Equipment OperatorLaborer
Carpenter Journeyman+Contractor+Iron WorkerSurveyorWelder+
Carpentry Instructor+ Engineer
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium (http://www.citeconline.org).
Education, Child Development, and Family Services Industry Sector Pathway Options
Child Development PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Child Development and GuidanceChild Psychology
Careers in Child DevelopmentCareers in Early Childhood Education
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
After-School Program Supervisor+Child Care ProviderFamily Child Care Supervisor Infant CaregiverPreschool Aide
Head Start Teacher+Parent EducatorPreschool Teacher+Teacher’s Aide
Child Protection Social Worker+Child Psychologist+Children’s Library Media Assistant Specialist+Preschool Director+School or Adoption Counselor+
Consumer Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Consumer EducationEconomics for Living
Careers in Consumer ServicesConsumer, Personal, and Financial Services
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Consumer Complaint ClerkCustomer Service RepresentativeDisplay ClerkProduct DemonstratorShipping and Receiving Clerk
Consumer Credit ManagerConsumer Products TesterInsurance Representative+Property ManagerPublic Relations Representative
Certified Financial Planner+Consumer Affairs DirectorConsumer EconomistConsumer Information SpecialistProduct and Development Researcher
Education PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Human Growth and DevelopmentPsychological Development of Children
Careers in EducationTeaching and LearningTeaching Careers
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
After-School Program AideChild Care WorkerRecreation AideTeacher’s AideTutor
Head Start TeacherInstructional Support ProviderPreschool Director/SupervisorSpecial Education AidePreschool Teacher
Elementary, Secondary, or Postsecondary Teacher+School Administrator+School Counselor+Special Education Teacher+Speech and Language Therapist+
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FHA-HERO (http://www.hect.org/fhahero) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Home Economics Careers & Technology Professional Development Project (http://www.hect.org/).
Education, Child Development, and Family Services Industry Sector Pathway Options
Family and Human Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Family and Human DevelopmentIndividual and Family Health
Careers in Family and Human Services Elder Care and Intergenerational Services
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Adult Day Care Worker Elder Care WorkerHomemaker’s AidePersonal/Home Care AideResidential Care Aide
Certified Activities Director+Community Worker Social Services Technician AideSpecial Needs Case Worker
Community Organization DirectorElder Care CoordinatorFamily AdvocateGroup Home AdministratorResidential Care Facility Administrator
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FHA-HERO (http://www.hect.org/fhahero) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Home Economics Careers & Technology Professional Development Project (http://www.hect.org/).
Energy and Utilities Industry Sector Pathway Options
Electromechanical Installation and Maintenance PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyTechnology Core
DraftingComputer ApplicationsConsumer Electronics
A Plus CertificationCAD/CAMTechnical Writing
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Appliance WorkerElectrical WorkerElectronic Equipment WorkerElectronic Utility WorkerPower Meter Reader
Appliance Repair TechniciansElectrical TechnicianInstrument Calibration RepairersMeter Installers/ RepairersUtility Technicians
Cabinetmaking Instructor+DesignerMeter Service Engineer+
Energy and Environmental Technology PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyTechnology Core
Consumer ElectronicsMachiningEngine Repair and Maintenance
Electronic Repair and MaintenanceElectronicsMetal Manufacturing
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Energy Management WorkerEnvironmental Pollution WorkerIndustrial Facilities Worker Utilities WorkerWaste Management Worker
Energy Management TechnicianEnvironmental Pollution TechnicianIndustrial Facilities TechnicianUtilities TechnicianWaste Management Technician
Energy Management Engineer+Environmental Pollution Engineer+Industrial Facilities Engineer+Utilities Engineer+Waste Management Engineer+
Public Utilities PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyTechnology Core
Consumer ElectronicsMachiningEnvironmental Science
Electronic Repair and MaintenanceHazardous Materials ManagementMetal Manufacturing
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Meter ReaderPower Line WorkerFacility WorkerWaste Management Worker
Meter InstallerPower Line TechnicianFacility Technician Waste/Sewer Technician
Meter Design Engineer+Power Grid Engineer+Facilities Design Engineer+Sanitation Engineer+
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium (http://www.citeconline.org).
Energy and Utilities Industry Sector Pathway Options
Residential and Commercial Energy and Utilities PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyTechnology Core
DraftingMachining FacilityWoods
CAD/COMConstruction HVAC Technician
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Electrical HelperEntertainment System HelperHVAC WorkerIndustrial Maintenance WorkerSolar Helper
Electrician/TechnicianEntertainment System Technician/InstallerFacilities TechnicianIndustrial Maintenance Technician /WorkerSolar Technician
Electrical EngineerEntertainment System EngineerFacilities/Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Maintenance EngineerSolar Engineer
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium (http://www.citeconline.org).
Engineering and Design Industry Sector Pathway Options
Architectural and Structural Engineering PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to CADIntroduction to Design DraftingPrinciples of EngineeringTechnology Core
Architectural DesignDesign DraftingEngineering TechnologyMechanical DrawingTechnical Drafting
Advanced Architectural DesignComputer-aided Design (CAD/CAM)Engineering Design
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
CAD TechnicianConstruction ApprenticeDrafting ApprenticeEngineering AideJunior Drafter
Drafter/DesignerEngineering TechnicianEstimatorPlan CheckerSurveyor
Architect+Industrial Designer+Civil Engineer+Structural Engineer+Instructor+
Computer Hardware, Electrical, and Networking Engineering PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Computer FundamentalsElectricity/ElectronicsExploring TechnologyTechnical Core
Computer and Communications NetworkingComputer Systems Design/MaintenanceElectrical Codes and Systems
Computer Networking and AdministrationElectrical/Electronic TechnologyEssentials of InformationTechnology (A Plus)
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Apprentice ElectricianComputer Equipment InstallerComputer RepairerElectrician’s HelperTelecommunications/ Security Equipment Installer
Computer Networking Technician+Computer Technician+Electrician+Journeyman ElectricianTelecommunications Technician
Computer EngineerElectrical Engineer+Instructor+Network AdministratorTelecommunications Engineer
Engineering Design PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyIntroduction to CADIntroduction to DraftingPrinciples of Technology
Architectural DesignDesign DraftingEngineering TechnologyMechanical Drawing
Advanced Architectural DesignComputer-aided Design (CAD)Electrical/Mechanical TechnologyEngineering Design
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
CAD TechnicianConstruction ApprenticeDesign/Drafting ApprenticeEngineering AideJunior Drafter/Trainee
CAD/CAM SpecialistDrafter/DesignerEngineering TechnicianJourneyman Drafter
Architect+Civil Engineer+Industrial Designer+Instructor+Structural Engineer+
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium (http://www.citeconline.org).
Engineering and Design Industry Sector Pathway Options
Engineering Technology PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Exploring TechnologyIntroduction to ComputersIntroduction to Drafting/CADDIntroduction to Electricity/ElectronicsIntroduction to Engineering TechnologyMetal TechnologyTechnology Core
Digital Logic DesignElectro-Mechanical SystemsMechatronics/Robotics
Electrical/Electronic TechnologyIndustrial Engineering TechnologyTelecommunications
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Apprentice TechnicianElectronic Mechanic HelperHVAC InstallerTelecommunications/ Security Equipment Installer
Electronic Mechanic/ TechnicianFacilities TechnicianIndustrial Electronics TechnicianJourneyman EngineerTelecommunications Technician
Electrical Engineer+Facilities Maintenance EngineerIndustrial EngineerInstructor+Telecommunications Engineer
Environmental and Natural Science Engineering PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Essentials of Environmental EngineeringExploring TechnologyIntroduction to ComputersIntroduction to Drafting/CADDPrinciples of EngineeringTechnology Core
Computer TechnologyDrafting and Computer-aided DesignHydrology
Electrical/Electronic TechnologyEnvironmental Science and TechnologyIndustrial Engineering TechnologyTelecommunications
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Environmental Sampling AssistantHazardous Material RemovalEnvironmental Engineering AideEnvironmental Apprentice
Environmental Engineering TechnicianEnvironmental Planner AssistantEnvironmental Sampling TechnicianJourneyman Environmental EngineerSurvey-Mapping Technician
Environmental Engineer+Environmental Planner+Instructor+Survey-Mapping Engineer
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium (http://www.citeconline.org).
Fashion and Interior Design Industry Sector Pathway Options
Fashion Design, Manufacturing, and Merchandising PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Fashion, Textiles, and ApparelApparel Design and Construction
Careers in Fashion Design, Manufacturing, and MerchandisingFashion MerchandisingApparel Manufacturing and ProductionFashion History and Design
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Sales AssociateAssistant Store ManagerCustomer Service ProviderShowroom AssistantCutter
Fashion IllustratorVisual MerchandiserFashion BuyerStylistSales Representative
Fashion DesignerFashion JournalistFashion ForecasterFashion Merchandise ManagerOperational Manager
Interior Design, Furnishings, and Maintenance PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Home Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core IHome Economics Careers & Technology Comprehensive Core II
Environmental DesignHousing and Interior Design
Careers in Interior Design, Furnishings, and MaintenanceInterior Design
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Retail Sales AssociateDesign AssistantSales RepresentativeTrade Intern (various occupations) Set Decorator
Visual MerchandiserCAD SpecialistFacility and Space PlannerAssistant Designer
Interior DesignerErgonomic ConsultantPreservationistLighting Specialist+Certified Kitchen or Bath Specialist+
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/)**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FBLA (http://www.cafbla.org), DECA (http://www.cadeca.org), and SkillsUSA (http://www.skillsusaca.com)Additional Industry Sector information available through the Los Angeles Mission College Tech Prep Distribution Points Project (http://www.lamission.edu/techprep/projects.aspx).
Finance and Business Industry Sector Pathway Options
Accounting Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Business CommunicationComputer ApplicationsExploratory BusinessFinancial LiteracyKeyboarding
Accounting I & IIComputer AccountingRecord Keeping
EntrepreneurshipInternshipVirtual EnterpriseVolunteer Income Tax Assistance
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Account ClerkAudit ClerkBookkeeperPayroll Clerk
Account SpecialistCost EstimatorTax Preparer
Accountant+AuditorBudget AnalystController
Banking and Related Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Business CommunicationComputer ApplicationsExploratory BusinessFinancial LiteracyKeyboarding
Accounting I & IIFinancial ServicesBankingMoney and Banking
Business LawBusiness StatisticsEntrepreneurshipVirtual Enterprise
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Account CollectorBank TellerCredit ClerkNew Accounts Clerk
ActuaryCredit AnalystCustomer Service RepresentativeLoan Specialist
AppraiserBank ManagerCredit ManagerEscrow OfficerInternal Auditor
Business Financial Management PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Business CommunicationComputer ApplicationsExploratory BusinessFinancial LiteracyIntroduction to Business
AccountingFinancial OccupationsInsurance ServicesMarketingStocks, Bonds, and Investments
Business StatisticsEntrepreneurshipFinancial ManagementVirtual Enterprise
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Claims ClerkCollectorInsurance Appraiser
Claims ExaminerTax ExaminerTreasurerUnderwriting Assistant
Budget AnalystEconomistFinance DirectorFinancial PlannerSecurities Manager
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/) **Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information, and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information.+This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: FBLA (http://www.cafbla.org) and DECA (http://www.cadeca.org)Additional Industry Sector information available through Business Education Resource Consortium (http://www.bused.org).
Health Science and Medical Technology Industry Sector Pathway Options
Biotechnology Research and Development PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Health Careers IIntroduction to Health Careers II
Introduction to Biotechnology IMedical TerminologyStructure and Function
Biotechnology AssistantBiotechnology TechnicianIntroduction to Biotechnology II
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Biotechnology Assistant
Biomedical Technician+Biotechnology Technician+Quality Assurance/ Control Technician+
Bioinformatics Specialist+Biomedical Chemist+Biostatistician+ Biotechnology Scientist+Clinical Trials Researcher+
Diagnostic Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Hospital Occupations Introduction to Health Careers IIntroduction to Health Careers IIIntroduction to Imagery I
Health: Biological Structure and FunctionMedical Terminology
Bioengineering AssistantMedical Laboratory AssistantRadiology Assistant
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Medical Laboratory AideTransporter
Biotechnology EngineerCardiology Technologist+Medical Laboratory AssistantMedical Laboratory Technician+Radiology Technologist+
Biotechnology Scientist+Clinical Medical Technologist+Geneticist+Radiologist+
Health Informatics PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Computer TechnologyHospital Occupations Introduction to Health Careers IIntroduction to Health Careers II
Health: Biological Structure and FunctionMedical Terminology
Insurance BillingMedical CodingMedical TranscriptionSkill-specific Health Informatics
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Health Unit CoordinatorMedical CoderMedical Records ClerkMedical/Hospital Receptionist
Medical Record Technician+Medical Transcriptionist+Telehealth Technician
Health EducatorHealth Services AdministratorHospital/Nursing Home AdministratorMedical Librarian
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/).**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) (http://www.cal-hosa.org/) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Health Careers Consortium (http://www.health-careers.org/).
Health Science and Medical Technology Industry Sector Pathway Options
Support Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Health Careers IIntroduction to Health Careers IIIntroduction to Hospital Occupations
Medical TerminologyStructure and Function
Hospital Support ServicesMaintenance and Supply TechnicianMedical Transporter
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Central Supply Aide Environmental Services Assistant
Central Supply Technician+Environmental Services Technician+Mortician+
Environmental Health Specialist+Health Educator+Industrial Hygienist+Materials Management Supervisor+Nursing Home Administrator+
Therapeutic Services PathwaySample CTE Courses* Education Level and Related Occupations**
Introductory Concentration Capstone
Introduction to Health Careers IIntroduction to Health Careers IIIntroduction to Hospital Occupations
Hospital Occupations IIMedical TerminologyStructure and Function
Certified Nursing Assistant Dental AssistantEmergency Medical TechnicianMedical Assistant
High School Diploma Certification and/or AA Degree
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Certified Nurses Assistant+ Emergency Medical Technician+Medical AssistantPhysical Therapy Aide Respiratory Therapy Aide
Dental Hygienist+Fitness/Aerobics Instructor+Licensed Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse+Pharmacy Technician+Registered Physical Therapy Aide+
Dentist+Exercise Physiologist+Pharmacist+Physical Therapist+Physician Assistant+
*Sample CTE Courses are from the Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools (California Department of Education: 2007, http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/).**Visit ASSIST (www2.assist.org/browseAreas.do) for community college and UC/CSU information and California Career Zone (www.cacareerzone.org) for occupation information. +This occupation requires certification or licensure.Related Career Technical Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) (http://www.cal-hosa.org/) Additional Industry Sector information available through the California Health Careers Consortium (http://www.health-careers.org/).
