CCSD CAREER PATHWAYS

Fine Arts:

Journalism

9th Grade Courses 10th Grade Courses 11th Grade Courses 12th Grade Courses Sample

th th Occupations English 9 Grade Literature/Composition 10 Grade American Literature/Composition British Literature/Composition or Related to This Literature/Composition or AP English or Dual Enrollment AP English or Dual Enrollment Pathway • Journalists Coordinate Algebra or Analytic Geometry or Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus Advanced Mathematical Decision Math Accelerated Coordinate Accelerated Analytic or AP Math or Dual Enrollment Making or Pre-Calculus or AP or • Editors Algebra/Analytic GeometryA GeometryB/Advanced Algebra Dual Enrollment

• Publishers Biology Chemistry or Physics or Chemistry or Physics or Fourth Science Course or AP Science Environmental Science or AP Science or Dual Enrollment Science or Dual Enrollment • Radio Earth Systems Broadcasters

• News Analysts Social Studies Government or AP Government World History or AP World History US History or AP History or Economics or AP Economics or Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment • Authors Other Required Health and Personal Fitness Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language • Courses/ Foreign Language Drama Teachers Recommended Electives

Required Fine Arts/Journalism Elective Fine Arts/Journalism Elective Fine Arts/Journalism Elective Pathway Courses

Other Possible Math Support, Fine Arts, Math Support, Fine Arts, GA Math Support, Fine Arts, Fine Arts, GA Virtual, AP, Electives GA Virtual Virtual GA Virtual, AP, Dual Enrollment, Dual Enrollment, Career-Based Learning Career-Based Learning

The field of journalism prepares students for professional careers in newspapers, magazines, television, radio, news agencies, publishing and public information services. Occupations can be found in a variety of settings including business, education, government and non-profit sectors of the market. The field is sometimes referred to as the “communications industry.” In todayʼs market, the ability to communicate not only involves speaking, writing and reading, but also requires the journalist to understand and utilize multimedia technology required to distribute stories across digital delivery platforms. Skills in verbal and written communication are the most sought after characteristics employers need and want. Please visit gacollege411.com for more information about education, career planning and financial aid.

Please note that this is intended as a guide and is not exhaustive.