• Endorsement Pathways


  • Arts and Humanities Endorsement
    A student may earn an Arts and Humanities Endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements. In addition, students must complete one of the Program of Study requirements listed below. With written permission of the parents, a student may substitute a course from ELA, Social Studies, LOTE or Fine Arts for the 4th science requirement.
    Languages Other Than English (Option 1) Program of Study
    Languages Other Than English (Option 2) Program of Study
    Fine Arts Program of Study
    English Program of Study
    Social Studies Program of Study
    4 Credits Required
    4 Credits Required
    4 Credits Required
    6 Credits Required
    5 Credits Required

    Choose 4 credits of the same language:

    • American Sign Language I-IV
    • Chinese I-IV
    • French I-V
    • German I-IV
    • Japanese I-IV
    • Latin I-V
    • Spanish I-V

    Choose 2 credits of the same language:

    • American Sign Language I-IV
    • Chinese I-IV
    • French I-V
    • German I-IV
    • Japanese I-IV
    • Latin I-V
    • Spanish I-V

    Two levels of the same discipline in two or more Fine Arts disciplines:

    • Art
    • Band
    • Cheer
    • Choir
    • Dance
    • Flags
    • Orchestra
    • Instrumental
    • Ensemble
    • Technical Theatre
    • Theatre

    Required - 3 credits:

    • English I
    • English II
    • English III

    Choose 3 additional advanced English credits:

    • English IV Independent Study in English
    • Literary Genres
    • Creative Writing
    • Research and Technical Writing
    • Humanities
    • Communication Applications
    • AP English Literature

    Required - 1 credit

    • W. Geography, Human Geography or W. History

    Required - 2 credits

    • US History
    • Government
    • Economics

    Choose 2 additional advanced Social Studies credits:

    • Model UN
    • Advanced Sociology
    • Anthropology AP
    • European History
    • Global Leadership
    • Modern East Asia Studies
    • Psychology
    • AP Psychology
    • Special Topics
    • US Military History
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Endorsement
    Students must complete Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics to earn a STEM Endorsement.
    Advanced Math
    Advanced Science
    Biomedical Science Pathway
    Engineering Pathway
    Programming & Software Development Pathway
     
  • Multidisciplinary Endorsement

    16 Credits Required (Option 1)

    Four credits in each of the foundations areas to include English IV, Chemistry and/or Physics

    4 Credits Required (Option 2)

    Required Courses: 4 credits of English

    • English I
    • English II
    • English III or AP English III
    • English IV or AP English IV

    Required Courses: 4 credits of Math

    • Algebra I

    • Geometry

    Choose additional credits from the following:

    • Algebra II
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Math Models with Applications
    • Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
    • Statistics
    • AP Statistics
    • AP Calculus AB
    • AP Calculus BC
    • College Algebra OnRamps/DC
    • Engineering Mathematics
    • AP Computer Science A
    • College Prep Math
    • Independent Study in Math
    • Math Apps in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

    Required Courses: 4 credits of Science

    • Biology

    • Chemistry OR Physics

    Choose additional credits from the following:

    • AP/OnRamps Biology

    • AP Chemistry
    • AP Environmental Science
    • AP/OnRamps Physics I
    • AP/OnRamps Physics II
    • AP Physics C
    • Aquatic Science
    • Astronomy
    • Earth & Space Science
    • Environmental Systems
    • Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC)
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Science & Technology

    Required Courses: 4 credits of Social Studies

    • World Geography/AP Human Geography AND/OR World History/AP World History

    • US History or AP/OnRamps US History
    • Government or AP Government
    • Economics or AP Macroeconomics

    Choose additional credit if needed from the following:

    • AP European History

    • AP Microeconomics
    • AP Psychology
    • Psychology
    • AP Research
    • AP Seminar
    • Anthropology
    • African American Studies
    • Mexican American Studies
    • Personal Financial Literacy
    • Sociology
    • Advanced Sociology
    • Model UN I
    • Model UN II
    • Model UN III
    • Contemporary Issues in US History
    • Ethics, Economy & Entrepreneurship
    • Global Leadership
    • Local & Global Affairs
    • Modern East Asia Studies
    • Philosophy
    • US Military History 1607-1898
    • US Military History 1898-Present
    • US Studies since Reconstruct.
    Required Courses: 4 credits of Advanced Placement, OnRamps or Dual Credit
  • Business & Industry Endorsement
    Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Programs
    Architecture & Construction Programs
    Arts, A/V, & Communications Programs
    4 Credits Required
    4 Credits Required
    4 Credits Required
    • Agribusiness
    • Animal Science
    • Applied Agricultural Engineering
    • Environmental & Natural Resources
    • Food Science & Technology
    • Architectural Design
    • Carpentry
    • Electrical
    • HVAC
    • Plumbing
    • Digital Communications
    • Design & Multimedia
    Business, Marketing, & Finance Programs
    Hospitality & Tourism Program
    Manufacturing Programs
    • Accounting & Finance
    • Business Management
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Marketing Sales
    • Culinary Arts
    • Adv. Manufacturing & Machinery Mechanics
    Transportation & Distribution Logistics
     
     
    • Automotive
    • Diesel & Heavy Equipment
     
     
  • Public Services Endorsement
    Education & Training Programs
    Health Science Programs
    Human Services Programs
    • Early Learning
    • Teaching & Training
    • Healthcare Therapeutics
    • Certified Medical Assistant
    • Certified Nurse Aide
    • Certified Pharmacy Technician
    • Emergency Medical Technician
    • Registered Dental Assistant
    • Cosmetology
    • Family & Community Services
    Law & Public Safety Programs
     
     
    • Law Enforcement