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Exploring

Evaluating

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What information do I need?

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Sources of information

Reality testing
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Using the information
Decide on Education
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Set educational goals
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3 After high school
Educational Plan

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Create a plan

Additional information
3 Review your plan
What's Next?


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CDMT - USE THE TOOL
Acting
making plans

my educational Plan
2. Additional information
Seek whatever additional advice and information you need.

For example, suppose you are interested in a career in law enforcement. Ask yourself:

  • "Does a career in law enforcement require me to take any particular high school courses?"
  • "How can I find this out?"


Below is a sample educational plan.


Sample Plan for Occupations in Social and Human Services

SAMPLE PLAN ONLY:
Plan for High School Courses for Grades 9 to 12 in the Social and Human Services Cluster
* will differ by your school district and school on what courses are offered and needed to graduate from high school
Subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Math Algebra I Algebra II Applied Math Applied Math
Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry Biology or Chemistry II, or Applied Biology
English English I English II English III English IV
Physical Education/ Health Physical Health Elective or Foundation Course Physical Health Elective or Foundation Course Health Occupations I Health Occupations II
Foreign Language Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV
Social Science/ Humanities World Geography World History American History American Government/ Economics
Social Science/Humanities Social Studies/History Elective or Foundation Course Social Studies/History Elective or Foundation Course U.S. History World History
Technical Specialty Computer or Technology Course Computer or Technology Course Computer or Technology Course Computer or Technology Course
Other Economics Economics Psychology Sociology

 

thinker graphic Remember to make sure your plan is detailed and specific, so you know that following it will enable you to eventually enter your chosen occupation.

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