Communications Pathway
Is This You?
Communications careers include a variety of jobs in areas such as journalism, technical writing, foreign service, media, and digital design. Many of the skills learned in this area can be transferred to areas in business and human services. Because communication is a skill needed for success in working with people, this pathway is often considered a foundation skill for other areas.
Communications Career Opportunities by Educational Level
Credit Transfers
This plan serves only as a general guideline. It is important to remember that the receiving school has the right to determine whether or not credits will transfer. For specific information regarding transfer of credit, students should consult an academic counselor at the institution to which he or she wishes to transfer credit.
Pathways Certificate: Students earning 4 credits with a 2.0 average in Communications electives listed in the following course clusters are eligible to receive a Career Tech Pathway certificate at graduation.
Grade 9 Course Cluster
Grade 10 Course Cluster
Grade 11 Course Cluster
Grade 12 Course Cluster
Is This You?
- Can you work accurately with detailed information?
- Can you read and follow directions?
- Do you have artistic ability?
- Do you visually like to express your feelings and ideas?
- Do you have clear written and verbal communication skills?
- Do you have observation skills?
- Do you have the ability to work alone and in groups?
- Are you creative and innovative?
- If you answer yes to most of these questions, the Communications Pathway may be for you.
Communications careers include a variety of jobs in areas such as journalism, technical writing, foreign service, media, and digital design. Many of the skills learned in this area can be transferred to areas in business and human services. Because communication is a skill needed for success in working with people, this pathway is often considered a foundation skill for other areas.
Communications Career Opportunities by Educational Level
| Technical Training or 2-Year College | |
|---|---|
| Advertising | Announcer |
| Book Cover Designer | Broadcast Technician |
| Copywriter | Court Reporter |
| Desktop Publisher | Illustrator |
| Journalist | Layout/Pasteup Artist |
| Library Assistant/Technician | Motion Picture Projectionist |
| Multimedia Specialist | Photographer |
| Printer | Packaging Designer |
| Recording Studio Assistant | Screen Writer |
| Technical Illustrator | Technical Writer |
| Television Script Writer |
| 4-year College & Beyond | |
|---|---|
| Abstractor | Animator |
| Archivist/Curator | Columnist |
| Critic | Editor |
| Film Maker | Foreign Language Interpreter |
| Graphic Designer | Journalist |
| Literary Writer | Magazine Editor |
| Museum Curator | Playwright |
| Print Maker | Producer |
| Public Relations Writer | Publisher |
| Radio Producer | Screen Writer Scriptwriter |
| Teacher | Television Producer |
| Word Processor |
Credit Transfers
This plan serves only as a general guideline. It is important to remember that the receiving school has the right to determine whether or not credits will transfer. For specific information regarding transfer of credit, students should consult an academic counselor at the institution to which he or she wishes to transfer credit.
Pathways Certificate: Students earning 4 credits with a 2.0 average in Communications electives listed in the following course clusters are eligible to receive a Career Tech Pathway certificate at graduation.
Grade 9 Course Cluster
| Core Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Lit and Comp, English 9, or Intro to Lit and Comp (H) | 1 | Integrated Science or Biology | 1 |
| Algebra I, Algebra Concepts & Applications, or Geometry (H) | 1 | Health 9 | 1/2 |
| Physical Education I | 1/4 | US History or US History (H) | 1 |
| Suggested Electives | 2 1/4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Art I | Art II | Crafts and Ceramics I | Introduction to Broadcasting |
| Intro to Film & Special Effects Production | Journalism | Public Speaking | Sculpture and Ceramics II |
| World Languages |
Grade 10 Course Cluster
| Core Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey of Lit and Comp, English 10, or Major American Writers (H) | 1 | Biology I, General Biology, or Chemistry I | 1 |
| Plane Geometry, Geometry Concepts & Appl., or Algebra II (H) | 1 | US Government or US Government (H) | 1 |
| Career & College Readiness or Career Exploration | 1/2 | Physical Education II | 1/4 |
| Suggested Electives | 2 1/4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | Art III Drawing & Painting | Aerie Literary Magazine | Art Photo I and II |
| Communication Skills | Digital Design Basics | Firebird Yearbook | Flyer Newsmagazine |
| Journalism | Microsoft Office | Small Business Management | Any listed grade 9 elective not taken |
Grade 11 Course Cluster
| Core Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| US Lit and Comp, English 11, or AP English Language and Comp | 1 | Physics I, Chem I, Material Science, AP Biology II, or AP Chem II | 1 |
| Algebra II, Algebra IIA, Algebra II/Pre-calc (H) block, or Pre-calc (H) | 1 | Social Studies Elective | 1/2 |
| Suggested Electives | 3 1/2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Studio | Art Drawing | AP 3d Design | Art Photo III |
| IB Visual Art | Digital Design (2 yrs.) | Interactive Media (2 yrs.) | Lifetime Relationships |
| Personal Financial Management | Technical Theatre (CHS 2 yrs.) | Any listed grade 9 or 10 elective not taken |
Grade 12 Course Cluster
| Core Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lit Appreciation and Comp, English 12 or AP English Language and Comp | 1 | Social Studies Elective | 1/2 or 1 |
| Algebra II, Algebra IIB, Pre-calc, Calc I, I & II, or III | 1 or 2 | World History | 1/2 |
| Suggested Electives | 5 1/2 |
|---|---|
| Any listed grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 elective not taken |