Career Pathways at NDP

We want students to feel prepared to attend the college of their choosing and immediately pursue a career that will bring them meaning. To help students discern a career, we have outlined courses that align with a number of career pathways. Please note: these are not "locked-in" paths; students are not required to take courses from these lists. These are merely options for students to gain real experience and foundational skills to aid them in their careers. We encourage all students to consider these pathways during their course selection process.

BUSINESS, FINANCE, & MARKETING Introduction to Business Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Entrepreneurship Economics / Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship Personal Finance US Government Introduction to Graphic Design Calculus Probability and Statistics Public Speaking COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA Argumentation and Rhetoric AP English – Language AP English – Literature Focus Research Public Speaking Digital Media Studies Digital Journalism Broadcasting Photojournalism Literary Magazine Great Books Creative Writing Sports in Journalism Introduction to Entrepreneurship

EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, & FAMILY SERVICES

Psychology Sociology Speech and Debate Christian Leadership Great Books Philosophy ENERGY Environmental Science Biology Chemistry Physics Calculus Introduction to Engineering and Design ENGINEERING Introduction to Engineering and Design Innovation and Design Based Thinking (IDBT) AP Computer Science Physics Chemistry Calculus Probability and Statistics FINE ARTS Drawing Painting Ceramics Dance Choir Guitar Acting Jazz/Brass Ensemble Music Theory and Composition Philosophy Art History AP English – Language AP English – Literature FOREIGN SERVICE Spanish or French I-IV World History Sociology Philosophy Street Law INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AP Computer Science Introduction to Coding Digital Photo Probability and Statistics Introduction to Graphic Design Introduction to Technical Drafting Innovation and Design Based Thinking (IDBT) LAW, JUSTICE, & PUBLIC SERVICE AP US History Philosophy Public Speaking Argumentation and Rhetoric AP English – Language AP English – Literature US Government/AP Government Street Law World History Economics/ Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship Psychology MEDICINE & HEALTH SERVICES Anatomy and Physiology Biology Sports Medicine 1-2 Chemistry Calculus Probability and Statistics Medical Ethics RELIGIOUS LIFE Theology I-IV Philosophy Christian Leadership World Religions Psychology Great Books Medical Ethics Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship SCIENCES Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Engineering and Design Astronomy Probability and Statistics Psychology Innovation and Design Based Thinking (IDBT)

93%

of 2021 graduates enrolled immediately to colleges or universities (51% in-state, 49% out-of-state)