Sample Plans of Study
School divisions are asked to develop sample plans of study, based on the courses offered within their schools, the employment needs of the area, and the post-high school educational opportunities needed for these careers. Once these sample plans are developed, they can be customized to the needs of individual students so that all students have the opportunity to have an individualized plan of study. The following are model templates to be used by school divisions in developing career pathways. All files are Word documents unless otherwise indicated (Revised 5/18/11).
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Agribusiness Systems (Word)
- Animal Systems (Word)
- Environmental Service Systems (Word)
- Food Products & Processing Systems (Word)
- Natural Resources Systems (Word)
- Plant Systems (Word)
- Power, Structural & Technical Systems (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Architecture and Construction
Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
Architecture & Construction Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Construction (Word)
- Design / Pre-Construction (Word)
- Maintenance Operations (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study: Architecture & Construction (with fields) (Word)
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Audio / Video Technology and Film (Word)
- Journalism & Broadcasting (Word)
- Performing Arts (Word)
- Printing Technology (Word)
- Telecommunications (Word)
- Visual Arts (Word)
- Visual Arts (Interior Design) (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Business Management and Administration
Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.
Business Management & Administration Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Administrative Support (Word)
- Business Information Management (Word)
- General Management (Word)
- Human Resources Management (Word)
- Operations Management (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Education and Training
Planning, managing and providing education and training services and related learning support services.
Education & Training Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Administration & Administrative Support (Word)
- Professional Support Services (Word)
- Teaching and Training (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Finance
Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Accounting (Word)
- Banking Services (Word)
- Business Finance (Word)
- Insurance (Word)
- Securities & Investments (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Government and Public Administration
Executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels.
Government & Public Administration Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Foreign Service (Word)
- Governance (Word)
- National Security (Word)
- Planning (Word)
- Public Management & Administration (Word)
- Regulation (Word)
- Revenue & Taxation (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Health Science
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development.
Health Science Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Biotechnology Research & Development (Word)
- Diagnostic Services (Word)
- Health Informatics (Word)
- Support Services (Word)
- Therapeutic Services (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.
Hospitality & Tourism Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Lodging (Word)
- Recreation, Amusements & Attractions (Word)
- Restaurants and Food / Beverage Services (Word)
- Travel & Tourism (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Human Services
Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.
Human Services Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Consumer Services (Word)
- Counseling & Mental Health Services (Word)
- Early Childhood Development & Services (Word)
- Family & Community Services (Word)
- Personal Care Services (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Information Technology
Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia and Systems Integration Services.
Information Technology Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Information Support & Services (Word)
- Network Systems (Word)
- Programming & Software Development (Word)
- Web & Digital Communications (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Correction Services (Word)
- Emergency & Fire Management Services (Word)
- Law Enforcement Services (Word)
- Legal Services (Word)
- Security & Protective Services (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Manufacturing
Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.
Manufacturing Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance (Word)
- Logistics Inventory Control (Word)
- Maintenance, Installation & Repair (Word)
- Manufacturing Production Process Development (Word)
- Production (Word)
- Quality Assurance (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Marketing
Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Marketing Communictions (Word)
- Marketing Management (Word)
- Marketing Research (Word)
- Merchandising (Word)
- Professional Sales (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services and research and development services.
Science Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Engineering & Technology (Agriculture) (Word)
- Engineering & Technology (Technology) (Word)
- Science & Math (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Cluster Information
Sample Pathway Plans of Study:
- Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance (Word)
- Health, Safety & Environmental Management (Word)
- Logistics Planning and Management Services (Word)
- Sales & Service (Word)
- Transportation Operations (Word)
- Transportation Systems / Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation (Word)
- Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations (Word)
- Blank Plan of Study (with fields) (Word)
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