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CTE Graduation Requirements

To graduate, all Rowland USD students must take two (2) courses, twenty elective credits, from the same CTE Career Pathway.  This includes an introductory and an advanced level course.  (See Board Policy 6146.1 - College and Career Indicator)
 
Rowland Unified offers students 15 career pathways from 8 industry sectors.  These pathways can lead to careers that are high-wage and in high-demand. The pathway courses are up-to-date with the changes by the industry by consulting an advisory board of local professionals currently employed in the industry.
 

CAREER PATHWAY COURSES MEETING

THE ROWLAND USD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

 
ARTS, MEDIA & 
ENTERTAINMENT
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MEDIA ARTS CAREER PATHWAY
• Design, Visual & Media Arts I*
• Design, Visual & Media Arts II*
• Design, Visual & Media Arts III*
 
VISUAL ARTS CAREER PATHWAY
• Photo Media I*
• Photo Media II*
• Photo Media III*
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BUSINESS & FINANCE Finance logos such as a dollar sign and percentage sign
 
FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREER PATHWAY
    • Business Foundations* 
    • Computer & Information Technologies     
    • Accounting*
    • Advanced Accounting*
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ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
Laboratory flask logoENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY
  • Engineering and Design Technology*
  • Engineering and Design Technology II*
  • Engineering and Design Technology III*
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HEALTH SCIENCE/
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYMedical stethoscope logo
PATIENT CARE CAREER PATHWAY
  • Diversified Health Occupations*
  • Medical Assistant - Administrative*
  • Medical Assistant - Clinical*
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HOSPITALITY 
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FOOD SCIENCE, DIETETICS &
NUTRITION CAREER PATHWAY
  • Foods & Nutrition*
  • Gourmet & International Foods*
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PUBLIC SERVICES
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PUBLIC SAFETY CAREER PATHWAY
  • Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement*
  • Forensic Science Investigation*
  • Law Enforcement Academy*
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TRANSPORTATIONAirplane logo
TRANSPORTATION DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE & REPAIR CAREER PATHWAY
  • Automotive Technology I*
  • Automotive Technology II*
  • Automotive Technology III*
 
 
 
ARTS, MEDIA & 
ENTERTAINMENT
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MEDIA ARTS CAREER PATHWAY
• Design, Visual & Media Arts I*
• Design, Visual & Media Arts II*
• Design, Visual & Media Arts III*
 
VISUAL ARTS CAREER PATHWAY
• Photo Media I*
• Photo Media II*
• Photo Media III*
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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES
BUILDING
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 
CAREER PATHWAY
  • Construction Technology I*
  • Construction Technology II*
  • Industrial Technology Special Projects
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BUSINESS & FINANCEFinance logos such as a dollar sign and percentage sign
 
FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREER PATHWAY
  • Personal Finance*       
  • Computer & Information Technologies                                           
  • Accounting*
  • Advanced Accounting*
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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
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INFORMATION SUPPORT CAREER PATHWAY
      • Computer Science A AP*                                  
      • Computer Science AP*
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EDUCATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CAREER PATHWAY
      • Life Management*
      • Parent & Family Life*
      • Child Development*
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ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
Laboratory flask logoARCHITECTURE DESIGN CAREER PATHWAY
      • Architecture and Design*
      • Advanced Architecture and Design*
      • Senior Seminar - Technology*
 
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY
      • Engineering and Design Technology*
      • Engineering and Design Technology II*
      • Engineering and Design Technology III*
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HEALTH SCIENCE/
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Medical stethoscope logo
PATIENT CARE CAREER PATHWAY
    • Diversified Health Occupations*
    • Medical Assistant - Administrative*
    • Medical Assistant - Clinical*
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HOSPITALITY 
Picture of two cups on a tray in someone
FOOD SCIENCE, DIETETICS &
NUTRITION CAREER PATHWAY
    • Foods & Nutrition*
    • Gourmet & International Foods*
    • Advanced Foods & Nutrition*
 
FOOD SERVICE & HOSPITALITY
CAREER PATHWAY
    • Foods & Nutrition*
    • Pro Start I
    • Pro Start II
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MARKETING SALES &
SERVICES
MARKETING
MARKETING CAREER PATHWAY
      • Personal Finance*
      • Marketing*
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PUBLIC SERVICES
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PUBLIC SAFETY CAREER PATHWAY
  • Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement*
  • Forensic Science Investigation*
  • Law Enforcement Academy*
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TRANSPORTATION
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TRANSPORTATION DIAGNOSTICS 
SERVICE & REPAIR CAREER PATHWAY
  • Automotive Technology I*
  • Automotive Technology II*
  • Automotive Technology III*
 
 
 
* Courses Approved for UC/CSU Admissions
 

Rowland Unified Board Policy 6146.1

College and Career Indicator Requirement
 
To meet the California College and Career Indicator expectations, Rowland students may apply twenty (20) or more elective credits of the student's choice within a single Career Pathway. It is required that students select courses at the introductory and advanced levels within the same Pathway. Students shall identify their selected Career Pathway no later than the beginning of their sophomore year. Certification Programs/Career Pathways include Arts, Media and Entertainment, Computer Science, Education and Child Development, Engineering, Construction and Transportation, Finance and Marketing, Hospitality, Human Science and Medical Technology, and Public Services.