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Service Area: Health Sciences
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
 

Career Pathway:
THerapeutic Services

A career pathway in Therapeutic Services involves providing essential healthcare and support to individuals seeking physical, mental, or emotional well-being. Professionals in this field, such as physical therapists, counselors, and occupational therapists, work to assess, diagnose, and treat patients to improve their overall quality of life. This rewarding career path focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of individuals across a wide range of settings, from hospitals and clinics to schools and private practices.

Picture of a counselor speaking with a patient

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Current & Critical Health Issues
  • Health 
  • Personal Wellness & Fitness
  • Child Development 1 
  • Child Development 2
  • Psychology 1, 2, & 3
  • Personal Fitness & Group Activities
 Human Anatomy & Physiology Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • AP Psychology

  • AP Human Geography

  • World Language

  • Sociology

  • Culinary Arts 1, 2, & 3

  • Child Growth & Development 

  • Child Health / Safety / Nutrition

  • Chemistry or AP Chemistry 

  • Physics or AP Physics

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America

  • Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 

  • Science Olympiad

  • STEAM Institute

  • American Red Cross Club 

  • Global Health Club

  • TALK (Mental Health Club)

  • UNICEF Club 

  • Psych Club

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Psychology

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Medicine

  • Nursing (BSN)

  • Physician Assistant

  • Health Science

Future
Careers

  • Occupational Therapist / Assistant  

  • Psychologist

  • Psychiatrist 

  • Recreation Therapist

  • Rehabilitation Counselor

  • Wellness Coach 

  • Mental Health Counselor

Community Partnerships

  • Mercy Hospital

  • UI Health Care

  • Oaknoll, Keystone, Melrose Meadows, Stirlingshire, Windmill Manor, Brown Deer Place

  • Iowa City Free Medical Clinic

  • VA Medical Center 

  • Mercy Pediatric Clinic

  • Progressive Rehab

  • Sensory Kids

  • ChildServe