Pathway: Foundation Knowledge and Skills
Plan of Study: Interest in teaching--through Family & Consumer
Sciences Education
FACS Foundational Knowledge Courses: Teen Choices; Child & Adolescent Development; Life
Management; Nutrition & Wellness; Relationships
9th
10th
11th
12th
High School
Recognition for
Advanced
Learning
* Default includes CDHE Higher Education
Admission Requirements
Suggested High School Courses
Core Academic
Courses*:
English 9, Physical Science, Algebra 1 or Geometry, World
Geography, PE 1, Foreign Language1
Career Path
Courses:
Teen Choices, Nutrition & Wellness
Core Academic
Courses*:
English 10, Geometry or Algebra 2, Biology, Speech, Health,
Foreign Language 2,
Career Path
Courses:
Teen Choices, Child & Adolescent Development, Nutrition &
Wellness
Core Academic
Courses*:
English 11, Algebra 2 or Trigonometry, Chemistry, Economics,
American History
Career Path
Courses:
Child & Adolescent Development, Relationships, Life Management
or Nutrition & Wellness
Core Academic
Courses*:
English 12, American Government
Suggested Electives:
Art, music, computers,
other exploratory
courses
Suggested Electives:
ECE 101/102, Teacher
Cadet I computers
Suggested Electives:
ECE 101/102, Teacher
Career Path
Courses:
Cadet I and/or II
Child & Adolescent Development, Relationships, Life Management
or Nutrition & Wellness
Secondary to Postsecondary Linkages & Certifications
Postsecondary Credit Options:
Students interested in the FACS Core courses, Child & Adolescent Development; Nutrition & Wellness, etc. can enter
into courses such as Early Childhood Professions 101 which articulates to all Colorado Community Colleges.
Students could also take the FACS Core course and enter in to the Teacher Cadet I & II program which articulates to
Colorado Community Colleges and several 4 year institutions in Colorado.
Industry Recognized Certificate(s) or License(s):
Graduate
Degree
Bachelor
Degree
Associate
Degree
Certificate
Colorado Postsecondary Programs
Available
Postsecondary Education Opportunities
Suggested Electives:
Art, music, computers,
other exploratory
courses
Early Childhood Education
Colorado Institutions
www.collegeincolorado.org
Colorado State University—Ft. Collins
Johnson and Wales University--Denver
Higher Ed
Admission
Requirements,
ACT/SAT scores
www.collegeincolorado.org
Higher Ed
Admission
Requirements,
ACT/SAT scores
Early Childhood Education
Highlight Specific Colleges Here
Education with teacher licensure----4 year
degree
Education/Management/ Leadership
Entrance Exams/
Requirements
www.collegeincolorado.og
Colorado State University—Ft. Collins, Pueblo
University of Northern Colorado, Metro State
University, Adams State University, Fort Lewis
College
www.collegeincolorado.org
Colorado State University
University of Denver
University of Northern Colorado
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu
Higher Ed
Admission
Requirements,
ACT/SAT scores
GRE and/or
successful
completion of
undergrad
program
for Health Ed
Cluster Overview: Foundation, Knowledge and Skills—prepares students in the following
areas Employability, ethnics, leadership, teamwork, career development, problem solving,
critical thinking, information technology application, legal responsibilities, communication,
safety, health and environment—all of which are essential to being a productive member of
society.
Extended Learning Experiences
Curricular Experiences:
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA)
Extracurricular Experiences:
EPYCS
Key Club
Art Club
Sports & related activities
Work-Based Learning Experience
Program Accreditation and/or Professional
Associations
ECE, Teacher Cadet, World of Work
Colorado Association of Career Technical Education
Colorado Association Teachers of Family and Consumer
Sciences
NEA, local district unions
Service Learning Experiences:
Foreign Exchange Programs
Key Club
Kiwanis Service Organization
Graduate
Degree
Bachelor
Degree
Associate
Degree
Certificate
Career Options:
Preschool Group Leader
Infant/Toddler Group Leader
Director, Early Childhood Education
Salary Range:
$
AAS-Early Childhood Education
AA-Early Childhood Education with transfer
$$
Teaching at secondary level
Teaching at elementary level
Teaching at middle school level
Teaching at university level, or administration
Trainer for teachers/companies/etc.
$$ to $$$
$$$
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu
* $ = $15-25,000; $$ = $25-55,000; $$$ = $55-90,000; $$$$ = Above $90,000
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Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu