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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpathways-2021-22-engMiddle School High School * High School Diploma *With an IEP you can stay until 22 yrs. old Continuation School *High School Diploma Adult School * School after 18 yrs. old or 22 yrs. old * GED or High School Diploma 4 -year College *Baccalaureate (BA or BS) Degree 2 -year College * Associates (AA) Degree Vocational School *Certification Career Of Your Dreams Standard Education Specialized Education Pathways To Your Future 1 Advanced Degrees •Master’s Degree (M.A, M.S) 1-2 years •Professional School * Medical School (M.D.) 4-8 years * Law School (J.D.) 3 years * Dentistry School (D.D.S) 4 years •Doctorate (Ph.D, Ed.D) 4-8 years Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Program, Pathways Information Sheet Copyright © April 2022, Community Health Services Division, Alameda County Public Health Department High School •Final phase of secondary education. •Grants high school diploma that represents your completion of standard education requirements for jobs and colleges. •Requires completion by the age of 19. •Students with an IEP can complete high school by the age of 22. Continuation School •Alternative high school diploma program. •Option for students 16 -18 years of age, who have not graduated from high school, who are at risk of not graduating. •Must spend at least 15 hours per week or three hours per day at school, taking courses required for graduation. •Grants high school diploma that represents your completion of standard education requirements for jobs and colleges. •Common reasons for choosing continuation education include: having a job outside of school, being behind in high school credits, family needs or other circumstances. 2 Adult School •Standard education program for students 18 and older. •Grants high school diploma, or general education diploma (GED). •In addition, learn about jobs, learn to speak English, or learn how to become a U.S. citizen. References Ragland, Jacie. (2017, March 6). Continuation Education. http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/ce/ Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Program, Pathways Information Sheet Copyright © April 2022, Community Health Services Division, Alameda County Public Health Department