Pathways Prior to 2017-2018 Students enrolled in a pathway prior to 2017-2018 have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways beginning on page 48. Page 33
Aeronautics and Aerospace Pathways Flight and Aeronautics Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. Introduction to Aerospace #210226 Grade 9-10 Aviation Science I #210223 Aviation Science II #210234 Engineering and Tech. Internship #210331 Grade 12 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: FAA Private Pilot Written test Flight simulators are used in this pathway. This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace Technician, Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Crew Chief, Flight Instructor, Commercial Aviator, Military Aviator, Military Navigator Page 34
Aeronautics and Aerospace Pathways Aeronautical Engineering Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. Intro to Aerospace #210226 Aviation Science I #210233 Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering #210229 Special Topics in Engineering #210290 Grade 12 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: FAA Private Pilot Written test Wing Design Competition will be open to any student who has completed Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering. Flight simulators are used in this pathway. This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Astronaut, Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Aircraft Mechanic, Crew Chief, Aircraft Manufacturing Manager, Aircraft Structural Assembler, Quality Control Inspector, Mechanical Design Engineer Page 35
Aeronautics and Aerospace Pathways Space Systems Engineering Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. Intro to Aerospace #210226 Fundamentals Of Aeronautical Engineering #210299 Space Systems Engineering I Introduction #210235 Space Systems Engineering II Introduction #210236 Wing Design Competition will be open to any student who has completed Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering. This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Astronaut, Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electronics Technician, Mission Planner, Orbit Analyst, Satellite Flight Engineer Page 36
Agriculture Education Pathway Horticulture & Plant Science System Agriscience #030711 Grades 9-11 Principles of Ag. Science & Technology #030715 Grade 9 Student must take and pass this course before moving on to any of the other 4 courses. Floriculture/Floral Design #010621 Grades 9-12 Greenhouse Technology #010641 Landscape/Turf. Management #010631 Choose 3 of these 4 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Horticulture KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Horticulturist, Agronomist, Landscaper, Farmer, Scientist, Landscape Architect, Nursery / Greenhouse, Grower, Botanist Page 37
Business and Marketing Education Pathways Accounting Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. You must take these 3 courses: Accounting and Finance #060122 Choose one of these 2 courses: Business Management #060411 Computer Apps Advanced #070743 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Accounting KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Accountant, Forensic Accountant, Planner, Tax Preparer, Auditor, Auditing Clerk, Budget Analyst, Tax Examiner Page 38
Business and Marketing Education Pathways Business Management Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. You must take both of these courses: You must take both of these courses: Business Principles #060111 (9-10) or Principles of Marketing #080716 (9-10) Business Management #060411 Accounting and Finance Foundations #060122 Digital Literacy #060112 Grades 9-12 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Business Management KOSSA, Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business- Fundamental Business Concepts (#ME05), Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business- Fundamental Business Concepts (#ME05), Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business (ASK) - Concepts of Entrepreneurship/Management (#ME22) This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Entry Level Manager, Money Manager, Account Manager, Real Estate Agent, Venture Capitalist, Insurance Agent, Association Manager, Quality Controller Page 39
Business and Marketing Education Pathways Business Technology Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. Business Principles #060111 (9-10) or Digital Literacy #060112 (9-12) You must take both of these courses: Business Management #060411 You must take both of these courses: Computer Apps Advanced #070743 Math for Business and Industry #270641 Grades 12 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business (ASK) - Fundamental Business Concepts (#ME05) This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Data Entry Clerk, Telephone Operator, Receptionist/Information Clerk, Courier/Messenger Page 40
Business and Marketing Education Pathways Multimedia Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. Intro to Media # 081516 Multimedia Publishing # 060751 Multimedia Publishing Advanced # 060761 Promotional Applications and Media # 081512 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: InDesign CS6 or Photoshop CS6, Apple Certified Professional - 3 Exams Required - Pages, Numbers, Keynote This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Public Relations Specialist, Desktop Publisher, Proofreader, Web Designer, Multimedia Artist Page 41
Business and Marketing Education Pathways Marketing Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. Principles of Marketing # 080716 Marketing Advanced # 080717 Sports and Event Marketing # 081115 Digital Literacy #060112 Grades 9-12 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Marketing KOSSA, Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business (ASK) - Fundamental Marketing Concepts (#ME06) This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Marketing Specialist Page 42
Computer IT Pathways Information Support and Services Computer Literacy #110110 Required Computer Hardware and Software # 110101 Choose at least one: Management of Support Services # 110302 Help Desk Operation # 110102 Internet Technologies # 110917 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Information Support and Services KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Computer Technician, Customer Service Representative, Data Entry Technician, Electronics Technician, Quality Assurance Tester, Technical Support, Help Desk Associate, Technical Writing Clerk Page 43
Computer IT Pathways IT Network Security Required Required Computer Literacy #110110 Computer Hardware and Software # 110101 Intro to Networking Concepts # 110901 IT Security Fundamentals # 110912 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Network Administration, CompTIA - Security+ This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Networking Security Administrator, Electronics Security Engineer, Hardware, Security Engineer, System Security Administrator, Quality Assurance System Security Analyst, Security Expert Page 44
Computer IT Pathways Computer Programming Required Required Computer Literacy # 110110 Computational Thinking # 110251 Java Programming I Honors #110205 Java Programming II Honors # 110206 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Computer Programming KOSSA, Java SE 8 Programmer I This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Computer Programmer, Software Developer, Database Administrator, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Network Architect, Web Developer, Information Security Analyst, Computer Systems Manager, Information Systems Manager, Project Manager Page 45
Computer IT Pathways Computer Science Students currently or previously enrolled in this pathway have two years to complete the pathway as it is designed. Computer Literacy #110110 Required Visual Basic # 110207 AP Computer Science A # 110701 Required AP Computer Science Principles #110711 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Computer Programming KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Software Developer, Database Administrator, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Network Architect, Web Developer, Information Security Analyst, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Manager, Information Systems Manager, Project Manager Page 46
Family and Consumer Science Education Pathways Culinary and Foods Services Foods & Nutrition # 200441 Foods & Nutrition Advanced # 200442 Culinary Skills I # 200411 Culinary Skills II # 200412 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Culinary and Food Services KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Chef/Cook, Baker, Entrepreneur, Food Inspector, Butcher Page 47
New/ Revised Pathways Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways. Page 48
Flight and Aviation Career Pathway Flight and Aeronautics Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways. Introduction to Aerospace #210226 Grade 9-10 Fundamentals of Aviation Science #210223 Aviation Science #210234 Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering #210229 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: FAA Private Pilot Written test Flight simulators are used in this pathway. This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace Technician, Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Crew Chief, Flight Instructor, Commercial Aviator, Military Aviator, Military Navigator Page 49
Aeronautics and Aerospace Pathways Aerospace Engineering Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways. Space Systems Engineering Intro to Aerospace #210226 Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering #210229 Introduction to Space Systems Engineering #210235 #210236 or AP Computer Science Principles #110711 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: FAA Private Pilot Written test Wing Design Competition will be open to any student who has completed Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering. Flight simulators are used in this pathway. This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Astronaut, Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Aircraft Mechanic, Crew Chief, Aircraft Manufacturing Manager, Aircraft Structural Assembler, Quality Control Inspector, Mechanical Design Engineer Page 50
Agriculture Education Pathway Horticulture & Plant Science System Agriscience #030711 Grades 9-11 Principles of Ag. Science & Technology #030715 Grade 9 Student must take and pass this course before moving on to any of the other 4 courses. Floriculture/Floral Design #010621 Grades 9-12 Greenhouse Technology #010641 Landscape/Turf. Management #010631 Choose 3 of these 4 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Horticulture KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Horticulturist, Agronomist, Landscaper, Farmer, Scientist, Landscape Architect, Nursery / Greenhouse, Grower, Botanist Page 51
Business Education Pathways Accounting Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways. Choose 2-3 of these courses: Accounting and Finance Foundations #060122 Choose 1-2 of these courses: Business Management #060411 Business Principles and Applications #060111 Principles of Marketing #080716 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Accounting KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Accountant, Forensic Accountant, Planner, Tax Preparer, Auditor, Auditing Clerk, Budget Analyst, Tax Examiner Page 52
Business and Marketing Education Pathways Management and Entrepreneurship Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways. You must take three of these courses: You must take one of these courses: Business Principles #060111 Business Management #060411 Accounting and Finance Foundations #060122 Principles of Marketing #080716 Entrepreneurship #80310 Digital Literacy #060112 (9-12) Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Business Management KOSSA, Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business- Fundamental Business Concepts (#ME05), Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business- Fundamental Business Concepts (#ME05), Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business (ASK) - Concepts of Entrepreneurship/Management (#ME22) This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Entry Level Manager, Money Manager, Account Manager, Real Estate Agent, Venture Capitalist, Insurance Agent, Association Manager, Quality Controller Page 53
Business and Marketing Education Pathways E-Commerce Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways. Intro to Media # 081516 Multimedia Publishing # 060751 Multimedia Publishing Advanced # 060761 Promotional Applications and Media # 081512 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: InDesign CS6 or Photoshop CS6, Apple Certified Professional - 3 Exams Required - Pages, Numbers, Keynote This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Public Relations Specialist, Desktop Publisher, Proofreader, Web Designer, Multimedia Artist Page 54
Business and Marketing Education Pathways Marketing Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways. You must take these two classes: Choose two of these classes: Principles of Marketing # 080716 Marketing Advanced # 080717 Digital Literacy #060112 Grades 9-12 Entrepreneurship #080310 Accounting & Finance Foundations #060122 Digital Literacy #060112 Grades 9-12 Sports and Event Marketing # 081115 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Marketing KOSSA, Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business (ASK) - Fundamental Marketing Concepts (#ME06) This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Marketing Specialist Page 55
Computer IT Pathways Information Support and Services Required Choose at least one: Digital Literacy #060112 Help Desk Operation # 110102 Computer Hardware and Software # 110101 Management of Support Services # 110302 Internet Technologies # 110917 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Information Support and Services KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Computer Technician, Customer Service Representative, Data Entry Technician, Electronics Technician, Quality Assurance Tester, Technical Support, Help Desk Associate, Technical Writing Clerk Page 56
Computer IT Pathways IT Network Security Required Required Digital Literacy #060112 Computer Hardware and Software # 110101 Intro to Networking Concepts # 110901 Security Fundamentals # 110912 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Network Administration, CompTIA - Security+ This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Networking Security Administrator, Electronics Security Engineer, Hardware, Security Engineer, System Security Administrator, Quality Assurance System Security Analyst, Security Expert Page 57
Computer IT Pathways Computer Programming Required Required Digital Literacy # 060112 Computational Thinking # 110251 Java Programming I Honors #110205 Java Programming II Honors # 110206 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Computer Programming KOSSA, Java SE 8 Programmer I This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Computer Programmer, Software Developer, Database Administrator, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Network Architect, Web Developer, Information Security Analyst, Computer Systems Manager, Information Systems Manager, Project Manager Page 58
Computer IT Pathways Computer Science Students beginning a new pathway in the 2017-2018 school year must follow the new KDE designed pathways. Required Required Digital Literacy #060112 AP Computer Science A #110701 Java Programming II Honors # 110206 AP Computer Science A # 110701 AP Computer Science Principles #110711 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Computer Programming KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Software Developer, Database Administrator, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Network Architect, Web Developer, Information Security Analyst, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Manager, Information Systems Manager, Project Manager Page 59
Family and Consumer Science Education Pathways Culinary and Foods Services Foods & Nutrition # 200441 Foods & Nutrition Advanced # 200442 Culinary Arts I # 200411 Culinary Arts II # 200412 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Culinary and Food Services KOSSA This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Chef/Cook, Baker, Entrepreneur, Food Inspector, Butcher Page 60
Education and Training Pathways Teaching and Learning Required Choose at least one: The Learning Community #331030 Grades 9-12 The Professional Educator # 331032 Collaborative Clinical Experience # 331033 Principles of Career and Technical Education # 331034 An AP or Dual Enrollment Course in the intended teaching discipline The Learner- Centered Classroom # 331031 Grades 9-12 Certifications students may earn as a result of completing this pathway: Pre-Professional Assessments and Certification in Education Fundamentals (AAFCS), Praxis I, Educators Rising Micro-credentials This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Teacher, Administrator, Counselor, Instructional Coach, Curriculum Specialist, Curriculum Writer/Consultant, School Psychologist, Curator, Professor, Policy Advisor, Tutor, Assessment Specialist Page 61
Medical Pathway In order to be eligible for a Medical Internship, students must score an 80% or higher in at least three of the course, including one of the Advanced Placement offerings listed. Please note the prerequisites in the course descriptions. Microbiology #302613 Anatomy Honors #302631 Genetics #302661 AP Biology I and II #302646 and #302647 AP Chemistry I and II #304526 and #304531 AP Environmental Science #304622 This pathway prepares students for the following careers: Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist, Chiropractor, Veterinarian, Pediatrician, Surgeon, Physical Therapist, Nurse Practitioner, and Anesthesiologist Page 62