This career cluster plan of study is a source of information as you develop your own personal learning plan.

This plan lists EXAMPLES of suggested coursework. Courses will

vary according to the availability in each school district. Plans of study should meet high school graduation requirements as well as entrance requirements for a variety of Samp
postsecondary options within this career cluster.
■ Coursework le
Advanced Coursework for
Subject 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11th Grade 12 th Grade
Postsecondary Credit
Language Arts English 9 Speech English 11 English 12 Tech Prep
(9 credits) English 10 Advanced Placement
Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Pre-Calculus Calculus Tech Prep
Algebra II Trigonometry Statistics Advanced Placement
(8 credits)
Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics Tech Prep
(6 credits) Anatomy/Physiology Advanced Placement
Social Studies World History US History 10 US History 11 American Government Tech Prep
(4 credits) Geography Advanced Placement

Computer Applications Computer Applications Business Law International Business Tech Prep
Idaho Career & Technical Career Orientation Career Orientation Accounting I Accounting Services Advanced Placement
Computer Application II Computer Application II Accounting II Insurance Services
Education Classes
Personal Finance Financial Services
Applied Economics
Art/Music/Theatre Art/Music/Theatre Art/Music/Theatre Art/Music/Theatre Tech Prep
Additional Requirements or PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health Advanced Placement
Electives Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language Economics
Computer Technology Computer Technology Computer Technology Computer Technology
■ Extended Learning
Career Days Career Interviews Career Research Cooperative Education DECA
Internships Job Shadowing Campaign for Office Concession Management FBLA
School-Based Local Investment Club Fundraising Student Council Local Investment Club Senior Project
Service Learning Project
Boy/Girl Scouts Junior Achievement Mentorships Organize a Fundraising Event
Community-Based Volunteer Part-Time Employment Participate in Chamber of Commerce Participate in Youth Leadership Foundation Knowledge and
Manage a School Store Program Skills
Postsecondary Academics Communications 
Pathways
The Finance Career Cluster has four pathways that Options Problem Solving  Information
allow students to further explore and discover their  On-the-Job Training Technology  Systems  Safety,
favorite career specialties. Students can choose from
Accounting Business Services Health and Environment 
 Certificate Teamwork  Ethics  Employability
several levels of education and training to pursue a  Associates Degree
career in their chosen pathway. Business Finance Insurance and Career Development 
 Bachelors Degree Technical Skills
 Advanced Degree
Endorsed by: Idaho Career & Technical Education Securities & Investments
 Military