Health, Human, and Public Service: Personal Care Services Pathway

Pathway Summary: 

Careers that prepare individuals for employment that relates to families and human needs.

Pathway Courses:

• Level 1:  Introduction to Sociology
• Level 2:  Intro to Business & Communications  and Human Development and Nutrition
• Level 3:  Anatomy & Physiology and Accounting 1
• Level 4:  Introduction to Psychology

See Program of Studies and Career Pathways for Other Recommended Electives and Virtual Courses recommended for this pathway.

AP and Dual Enrollment (ECE) Credit Opportunities:

AP 2D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP European History, AP Physics (algebra-based), AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, UConn ECE Music Theory 1 and 2, UConn ECE Music Appreciation, UConn ECE Physics 1201Q, UConn ECE Physics 1202, UConn ECE French 5, UConn ECE Spanish 5, UConn Seminar in Writing through Literature

Recommended Clubs & Organizations:

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
• Interact

Key Business and Industry Partners:

• The Water’s Edge Resort and Spa

Future Careers:

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after certificates:  Hairdressers/Hairstylists/Cosmetologists, Manicurists and Pedicurists, Massage Therapists

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after high school:  Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors, Personal Care Aides, Childcare Workers, Funeral Attendants, Tailors/Dressmakers/Custom Sewers