Family and Community Services
Statewide Program of Study
The Family and Community Services program of study introduces students to knowledge and skills related to social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences.
CTE learners may learn about or practice managing social and community services or teaching family and consumer sciences.
Students may follow career paths in social work or therapy for children, families, or school communities.
This Program of Study is in our
Human Services Career Cluster
This cluster focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.
Level 1
Principles of Human Services
Level 2
Child Development
Level 3
Counseling and Mental Health*/Family and Community Services*
Level 4
Practicum in Human Services*
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
Participate in
American
Association of
Family and
Consumer
Sciences or Family,
Career and
Community
Leaders of America
Work-Based Learning Activities
Volunteer at a
community center
Intern for a
community non-
profit organization
Industry-Based Certifications
Community Health Workers Level 3
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$41,350
Median Wage
2,221
Annual Openings
17%
Growth
Social and Community Services Managers
$65,146
Median Wage
608
Annual Openings
33%
Growth
Marriage and Family Therapists
$42,266
Median Wage
217
Annual Openings
35%
Growth
Social and Human Service Assistants
$32,448
Median Wage
2,822
Annual Openings
25%
Growth