Westlake High School Career Education Flow Chart
WHS has 3 Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway Programs and 1 California Partnership Academy
Biotechnology Research & Development Pathway-3 course sequenced CTE program (non-interdisciplinary)
Health Science & Medical Technology Industry Sector Pathway
Introductory
Course
10th Grade
Chemistry
Concentration
Course
11th Grade
Biotechnology
Research &
Design
Capstone
Course
12th Grade
Scientific
Research
Recommended
Medical Math
Medical
Terminology
Education Level & Related Occupations
High School Diploma
Biotechnology
Assistant
Biomedical
Assistant
Certification and/or AA
degree
Biotechnology
Assistant
Biomedical
Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree or
Higher
Bioinformatics
Specialist
Biomedical
Chemist
Biostatistician
Biotech Scientist
Clinical Researcher
Health Services/Patient Care Pathway-3 course sequenced CTE program (non-interdisciplinary)
Health Science & Medical Technology Industry Sector Pathway
Introductory
Concentration
Capstone Course Recommended
Course
Course
12th Grade
th
th
10 Grade
11 Grade
Chemistry
Physiology
Health Science
Medical Math
and Medical
Medical
Technology
Terminology
(This is not the
official coursewill be
developed to
begin in 20162017)
Education Level & Related Occupations
High School Diploma Certification and/or
Bachelor’s Degree or
AA degree
Higher
Medical
Assistant
Physical Therapy
Aide
Respiratory
Therapy Aide
CNA
EMT
Radiological
Technician
Dental Hygienist
LVN/RN
Pharmacy
Technician
Dentist
Exercise
Physiologist
Pharmacist
Physical
Therapist
Physician
Assistant
Computer Science and Design Pathway-3 course sequenced CTE program (non-interdisciplinary)
Information and Communication Industry Sector Pathway
Introductory Course
10th Grade
Computer Programming CP
Concentration
Course
11th Grade
TBD
Course will be
developed for
2016-2017
Education Level & Related Occupations
Capstone Course
12th Grade
Recommended
High School Diploma
TBD
Course will be
developed for
2016-2017
Computer
Programming
Web Designer
Video Game Tester
Certification
and/or AA
degree
Web Designer
Video Game
Developer
Mobile App
Developer
Bachelor’s Degree or
Higher
User Interface
Designer
Sound Engineer
Software Engineer
Computer
Programmer
Media and Design Arts Academy-Interdisciplinary 3 Year Sequenced Program
Art, Media and Entertainment Industry Sector Pathway
Introductory Course
10th Grade
MSO Computer Apps.
S-A
Concentration Course
11th Grade
Computer Graphics
Capstone Course
12th Grade
Video Production
Must also be enrolled
in:
English 10 CP
World History
Must also be enrolled
in:
English 11 CP
US History
Must also be
enrolled in:
English 12 CP
Education Level & Related Occupations
Recommended
High School Diploma
Media Arts
Web Design
Animation Assistant
Makeup Artist
Sign Designer
Career Technical Education Stand Alone Courses (non-interdisciplinary and non-pathway)
Foods 1-2
Culinary Arts
Certification
and/or AA degree
Videographer
Prop Maker
Special Effects
Web Designer
Animator
Bachelor’s Degree or
Higher
Film Maker
Sound Engineer
Medical Illustrator
Script Writer
Graphic Artist