7 Government & Public Administration  
 
 Plan of Study
Sub-Pathways: Governance (Legislators and general government executives and staff) Career Pathway; National Security Career Pathway; Foreign Service Career Pathway; Planning Career Pathway; Revenue and Taxation Career Pathway; Regulation Career Pathway; 
High School
 
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English 9 or Freshman Honors English Speech and Writing Experiences  American Authors or American Literature and Advanced Writing  AP Literature & Composition or Classical Literature and Public Speaking  
Algebra 1 (or Geometry) Geometry (or Algebra 2) Algebra 2 (Pre-Calculus or Discrete Math) Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus, or AP Statistics (or AP Calculus)
Molecular Biology  Chemistry  Physical Science or Physics  Advanced Chemistry or AP Biology
American Studies II Contemporary American History or Historical Viewpoints  World Cultures and Sociology or Psychology or Economics American Government or Studies in American Government 
Lifetime Fitness Education PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health
Computer Applications I      
Electives
 
World Languages: In our global society, taking multiple years of a World Language is highly recommended for all post-secondary endeavors and is a requirement for many colleges. 
Related High School Electives: Supplementary materials including the student ‘Course Guide’ showing elective course offerings that relate to each career cluster are available in the schools and on the district web site at: http://www.davenport.k12.ia.us/students.asp
Sample Focused Elective Sequences: With the diverse array of career opportunities available under each career cluster, there is no one right combination of elective course offerings. Students, in conjunction with parents, counselors and other caring adults must determine what is right for them. More details can be found at: http://davenportschools.org/curriculum/ACP/Foc_El.pdf 
Sample Career-Focused Elective Sequences Follow:
Political Careers: Choose at least 3 units from the following: Sociology 0.5; Pyschology 0.5; AP Government 1.5; Contemporary World Issues 0.5; Managing Your Personal Finances 0.5; Economics 0.5; Financial Accounting (ACC 142) - 1.0; Environmental Studies I - 0.5
Work in Progress
Post- Secondary
 
Augustana College Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges University of Iowa
www.augustana.edu Political Science www.hs.iastate.edu/students/undergrad.php
Public Administration Business Administration and Accounting Political Science
Political Science Criminal Justice Sociology
  Paralegal Certificate Leisure Studies
St. Ambrose University Augustana College University of Northern Iowa
www.sau.edu www.augustana.edu www.uni.edu
Forensic Psychology Public Administration History
Political Science Political Science Social Science
Sociology Law  Geography
Public Administration   Public Administration
        Political Science
Indian Hills Community College Western Illinois University    
www.indianhills.edu   www.wiu.edu    
Political Science Law Enforcement & Justice Administration  
Public Relations/Organizational Comm. Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration  
    Public Policy/Public Service  
       
Post- Secondary
 
Work-based Learning Options Short-Term Training Options
q     Job-Shadowing: q     Crime Scene Investigation
q     Internship/Mentorship: Work in Progressq     Latent Fingerprint Comparison
q     On-The-Job Training:  
                       
   
Parent/Guardian: Please sign and return this document indicating that you are aware of your student's career cluster interest and have reviewed the courses recommended for this particular cluster. These are only recommendations. Students will be able to customize their Academic Career Plans to best meet their postsecondary and career goals. 
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