Human & Social Services
Single Hero
The Human and Social Services pathway prepares students for careers that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities. Students will gain a better understanding of cultural competencies and ethical and professional standards related to confidentiality, integrity and accountability.
PATHWAY POTENTIAL EARNINGS
$27,030 - $112,480
PATHWAY JOB EXAMPLES
- Case Worker
- Community Outreach Worker
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Social & Community Service Management
- Court Support Worker
- Social Worker
- Family Court Advocate
- Crisis Support Worker
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Case Manager
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CLASS SEQUENCE SUGGESTIONS
The class sequence below is a sample schedule for a student choosing this pathway. Please refer to your school counselor and the Indiana Graduation Pathways when selecting classes. Bolded classes are pathway specific classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
(10th Grade)
- Principles of Human Services
- English 10
- Geometry or Algebra II
- Science
- World History (Advanced Placement option)
- Health/Financial Literacy
- Elective
JUNIOR YEAR
(11th Grade)
- Understanding Diversity
- English 11 (Advanced Placement/ Dual Credit option)
- Math
- Anatomy & Physiology or Biology (Advanced Placement option)
- U.S. History (Dual Credit option)
- Elective
- Elective
SENIOR YEAR
(12th Grade)
- Relationships & Emotions
- Capstone (optional)
- English 12 (Advanced Placement option)
- Math (Advanced Placement/Dual Credit option)
- Government/ Economics
- Elective
- Elective
CAPSTONE OPTIONS
A capstone is a culminating course, project or internship that uses the knowledge and skills learned in a Pathway, typically done during senior year. We have several options:
- Human Services Capstone
- Cooperative Education - approximately 5 hours per week of employability skills school-based instruction with minimum 15 hours per week on-the-job training
- Work-Based Learning Capstone - must have completed pre-requisite and work 75 hours per credit per semester