PSP pathways are provided in partnership with Fuel Education’s Career Readiness Pathways Career and Technical Education program. Students will complete the courses in their pathway of interest, earn credit, attend live virtual lessons once each week, and participate in additional enrichment activities.
Pathways prepare and guide students to create portfolios or complete optional industry-standard certification exams from providers such as NOCTI, Microsoft Office Specialist, A*S*K Business Institute, and A+. Certifications are listed within each pathway below.
Students enrolled in grades 9-12 can participate in PALCS Professional Studies Program.
PSP Academics – Business Management and Administration
Administrative Support (Microsoft Office Certification)
Courses
- Business and Healthcare Explorations
- Marketing I
- General Accounting I
- General Accounting II
- Entrepreneurship I
- Microsoft Word with Certification Preparation
- Microsoft PowerPoint with Certification Preparation
- Microsoft Excel with Certification Preparation
- Microsoft Access with Certification Preparation
Base Credentials
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exams
NOCTI Business Information Processing Exam
Advanced Credential
Business Concepts Certification
Business Information Management (Accounting)
Courses
- Business and Healthcare Explorations
- Marketing I
- General Accounting I
- General Accounting II
- Entrepreneurship I
- Advanced Accounting I
- Advanced Accounting II
Base Credential
NOCTI Financial and Managerial Accounting Exam
Advanced Credential
A*S*K Business Institute Finance Certification
General Management
Courses
- Business and Healthcare Explorations
- Marketing I
- General Accounting I
- General Accounting II
- Entrepreneurship I
- Entrepreneurship II
Base Credential
NOCTI General Management Exam
Advanced Credential
A*S*K Business Institute Entrepreneurship/Management Certification
PSP Academics – Hospitality and Tourism
Food Science and Nutrition
Courses
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Skills for Health
- Introduction to Culinary Arts
- Food Production I
- Food Production II
Base Credential
NOCTI Commercial Foods
Food Service and Hospitality
Courses
- Restaurant Management
- Introduction to Culinary Arts
- Food Production I
- Food Production II
Base Credential
NOCTI Hospitality Management—Food and Beverage
Travel and Tourism
Courses
- Intro to Hospitality and Tourism
- Entrepreneurship I
- Entrepreneurship II
- Marketing I
- Advertising and Sales Promotion
- International Business
Base Credential
NOCTI Hospitality Management—Lodging
PSP Academics – Information Technology
Information Support and Services
Courses
- IT and Manufacturing Explorations
- A+ Computer Management I
- A+ Computer Management II with A+ Certification Preparation
- Network+ Guide to Networks I
- Network+ Guide to Networks II with Network+ Certification Preparation
- Security+ I (optional)
- Security+ II with Security+Certification Preparation (optional)
Base Credential
NOCTI Information Support and Services Exam
Advanced Credential
CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ Certifications
Programming and IT Support: Java
Courses
- IT and Manufacturing Explorations
- Introduction to Computer Science (PALCS Course)
-
Honors Programming in C++ (PALCS course)
- Java Programming I
- Java Programming II
Base Credential
NOCTI Computer Programming Exam
Project Portfolio
Java Project Portfolio
Programming and IT Support: Python
Courses
- IT and Manufacturing Explorations
- Introduction to Computer Science (PALCS Course)
-
Honors Programming in C++ (PALCS Course)
- Python Programming
Base Credential
NOCTI Computer Programming Exam
Project Portfolio
Python Project Portfolio
Programming and IT Support: C++
Courses
- IT and Manufacturing Explorations
- Introduction to Computer Science (PALCS Course)
-
Honors Programming in C++ (PALCS course)
- C++ Programming
Base Credential
NOCTI Computer Programming Exam
Project Portfolio
C++ Project Portfolio
Programming and IT Support: Web/HTML
Courses
- IT and Manufacturing Explorations
- Introduction to Computer Science (PALCS Course)
-
Honors Programming in C++ (PALCS course)
- HTML5/CSS3 Programming
Base Credential
NOCTI Computer Programming Exam
Project Portfolio
HTML5/CSS3 Project Portfolio
Web and Digital Communications: Adobe
Courses
- IT and Manufacturing Explorations
- Digital Arts I
- Digital Arts II
- Adobe Photoshop with Adobe Certification Preparation
- Adobe Illustrator with Adobe Certification Preparation
- Adobe InDesign with Adobe Certification Preparation
- Adobe Dreamweaver with Adobe Certification Preparation
Base Credential
NOCTI Web Design Exam
Advanced Credential
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certifications
Web and Digital Communications: Game Design
Courses
- IT and Manufacturing Explorations
- Digital Arts I
- Digital Arts II
- Game Design I
- Game Design II
- 2D Animation
- 3D Modeling
PSP Academics – Health & Human Services
Early Childhood
Courses
- Introduction to Teaching
- Computer Literacy
- Psychology I
- Understanding Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
Base Credential
NOCTI Early Childhood Ed. & Care-Basic
NOCTI Early Childhood Ed. & Care-Advanced
Legal & Law Enforcement
Courses
- Careers in Criminal Justice
- Law and Order
- Criminology
-
Microsoft Office (PALCS course)
- Forensic Science
Base Credential
NOCTI Criminal Justice
NOCTI Legal Services
PSP Academics – Aviation
Courses
- Introduction to Aviation
- Weather and Airspace
- Forces of Flight and Flight Worthiness (to be offered in the future)
Base Credential
FAA Knowledge Test
Advanced Credential
Private Pilot License (PALCS does not provide flight instruction)
Part 107 Commercial Drone License (PALCS does not provide flight instruction)