Math & Science Career Path

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The math and science pathway builds a foundation in basic science and math to help prepare for a career in a range of fields from medicine and biotechnology to education. Students could work with numbers, equations, and formulas in the financial services industry or teach math, chemistry, biology, or physics. You could prepare to pursue a medical degree or enter the biotechnology field in greenhouse plant production, agronomy, or animal science.

  • Medicine
  • Biotechnology 
  • Education
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Science
  • Actuary
  • Statistician
  • Data Analyst
  • Forensic Science Technician
  • Budget Analyst
  • Engineer

  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2 Trigonometry
  • Advanced Freshman Physics
  • Advanced Freshman Earth + Space Science
  • Advanced Chemistry
  • Advanced Biology
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Math 2 Math Credits 2 Math Credits 2 Math Credits (Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus) AP Calculus AB or BC

 

AP Statistics
Science 2 Science Credits 2 Science Credits 2 Science Credits AP Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Physics
Anatomy
Field Ecology
Environmental Science
Language Arts 2 Language Arts Credits 2 Language Arts Credits 2 Language Arts Credits 2 Language Arts Credits
Social Studies 2 Social Studies Credits 2 Social Studies Credits 1 Social Studies Credit 1 Social Studies Credit
Electives Advanced Freshman Earth + Space Science

Advanced Freshman Physics

Algebra 1

 Spanish I/French I

Geometry

Algebra 2 Trigonometry

 Advanced Chemistry

Advanced Biology

 Spanish II/French II
Graduation Requirements:

  • Physical Education (four years)
  • Health – 9th Grade
  • 1 Fine Arts Class
  • 1 Career and Technical Education class
  • Personal Finance
  • Government
  • Economics
Suggested Clubs/Activities:

  • Pre-Med Club
  • Science Club
  • ACE
  • Robotics Club
  • Science Club

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View more career pathways and course guides, explore resources for post-secondary testing and college planning, and more on SEP’s college and career readiness homepage.

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