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Programs of Study
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What are of Study?
A Program of Study (POS) is a sequenced listing of academic and CTE courses that connect student’s high school and postsecondary educational experiences. By combining rigorous academics with career and technical education, students have a clear path to their future and are able to meet graduation requirements, earn college credits, and industry certifications as well as valuable knowledge making them college and career ready before they leave high school. Palm Beach County Schools has a program of study for every CTE program offered to assist students and parents in planning a course of study that will lead to a successful career.How do you decide which Career Path best fits you?
- Start by thinking and learning more about yourself and identifying your areas of interests, strengths, talents, and expectations.
- Visit mynextmove.org to access free assessments you can take to learn more about yourself.
- Explore Career Fields based on your results, consider possible occupations listed for the career paths as they relate to your interests and strengths.
- Make an appointment with your counselor or the career academy coordinator at your school to learn more about the career pathways offered at your school or how to apply for a choice program at a different school.
- Select courses that are related to your Career Path and learn about advanced career preparation options.
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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathway (PDF)
High School
- Animal Science and Services
- Agritechnology
- Horticultural Science and Services
- Veterinary Assisting
- Agricultural Communications
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Architecture & Construction
Architecture & Construction Pathway (PDF)
Middle School
- Introduction to Architecture and Construction
High School
- Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
- Architectural Drafting
- Building Construction Technologies
- Building Trades & Construction Design Technology
- Drafting
- Structural Drafting
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Arts A/V Technology & Communication Pathway (PDF)
Middle School
- Careers in Fashion and Interior Design
- Fundamentals of A/V and Print Technology
- Fundamentals of Visual and Performing Arts
- Introduction to Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
- Introduction to Arts, A/V Technology and Communication and Career Planning
High School
- 3D Animation Technology
- Commercial Art Technology
- Commercial Photography Technology
- Communications Technology
- Digital Media/Multimedia Design
- Digital Photography Technology
- Digital Video Production
- Digital Video Technology
- Fashion Technology and Design Services
- Journalism
- Television Production
- Television Production Technology
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Business Management & Administration
Business Management & Administration Pathway (PDF)
Middle School
- Computer Applications in Business 1
- Computer Applications in Business 1 and Career Planning
- Computer Applications in Business 2
- Computer Applications in Business 3
- Introduction to Business, Management and Administration and Career Planning
High School
- Accounting Applications
- Administrative Office Assistant
- Business Management and Analysis
- International Business
Career and Technical Student Organizations
- Florida Business Professionals of America (FL-BPA)
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Florida Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL)
- Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL)
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Education & Training
Education & Training Pathway (PDF)
Middle School
- Fundamentals of Careers in Education
- Introduction to Education and Training
High School
- Early Childhood Education
Career and Technical Student Organizations
- Florida Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA)
- Educator Rising
- Florida SkillsUSA
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Engineering & Technology Education
Engineering & Technology Education Pathway (PDF)
Middle School
- Exploring Technology and Career Planning
- Integrated Technology Studies
- Integrated Technology Studies and Career Planning
High School
- Applied Engineering Technology
- Applied Robotics
- Engineering Pathways
- Technical Design
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Finance
Middle School
- Fundamentals of Finance
High School
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Diversified Education
- Diversified Career Technology
- Cooperative Diversified Education—OJT
- Workforce Experience
- Workplace Essentials
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Health Science
Middle School
- Exploration of Health Science Professions and Career Planning
- Orientation to Health Science Professions
High School
- Allied Health Assisting
- Biomedical Sciences
- Electrocardiograph (EKG) Aide
- Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Exercise Science
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Laboratory Assisting
- Nursing Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Practical Nursing
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Hospitality & Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism Pathway (PDF)
Middle School
- Exploring Hospitality and Tourism Careers
- Fundamentals of Culinary Careers
High School
- Culinary Arts
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
Career and Technical Student Organizations
- Florida Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Florida Collegiate DECA
- Florida SkillsUSA
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Human Services
High School
- Cosmetology
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Information Technology
Information Technology Pathway (PDF)
Middle School
- Coding Fundamentals
- Digital Discoveries in Society
- Exploring Information Technology Careers
- Exploring Information Technology Careers and Career Planning
- Fundamentals of Networking and Information Support
- Fundamentals of Web and Software Development
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Essentials
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Essentials Career and Career Planning
High School
- Applied Cybersecurity
- Applied Information Technology
- Digital Design
- , Simulation, Animation Audio/Video Effects
- Game, Simulation, Animation Programming
- , Simulation, Animation Visual Design
- Geospatial/Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology
- Java Development & Programming
- Network Support Services
- Technology Support Services
- Web Development
Career and Technical Student Organizations
- Florida Business Professionals of America (FL-BPA)
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Florida Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda (FL-FBLA/PBL)
- Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA/PBL)
- Florida Technology Student Association (FTSA)
- Technology Student Association (TSA)
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Law, Public Safety & Security
Law Public Safety & Security Pathway (PDF)
High School
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Manufacturing
High School
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Industrial Biotechnology
Career and Technical Student Organizations
- Florida SkillsUSA
- SkillsUSA - National
- Florida Technology Student Association
- Technology Student Association - National
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications
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Marketing, Sales & Service
Marketing, Sales & Services Pathway (PDF)
Middle School
- Exploration of Marketing Occupations
High School
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Bright Futures Scholarships
Articulation Agreements
Industry Certifications