Programs : Career Prep
When you graduate, you want to know you'll be prepared for whatever career you choose. Keystone's broad curriculum includes courses that are relevant in the real world.
Some of the Keystone courses designed for career-minded students include:
- Business Writing
- Consumer Math
- Computer Fundamentals
- Business Law
- Marketing
- Additional Electives—over 20 from which to choose!
Course Selection Guidelines for Career Prep Students
The Keystone course selection guidelines meet the needs of most career prep students. However, we strongly recommend reviewing your final course selections with a Keystone Admissions Representative prior to enrolling.
Language Arts
English 1 may substitute Grammar and Composition, and Business Writing may substitute English 4.
Language Arts Progression:
4 Credits Required
Grammar and Composition (1 credit)
English 2 (1 credit)
English 3 (1 credit)
English 4 (1 credit)
Math
Refresher Math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra 1 are required. For additional math credits select courses from Options.
Math Progression:
3 Credits Required
Refresher Math (1 credit)
Pre-algebra (1 credit)
Algebra 1 (1 credit)
Science
Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science are required. For additional science credits select courses from Options.
Science Progression:
3 Credits Required
Life Science (1 credit)
Earth Science (1 credit)
Physical Science (1 credit)
Social Science
Geography and Civics are required. To meet the four credit Social Science requirement, select two additional courses from Options.
Social Science Progression:
4 Credits Required
Geography (1 credit)
Civics (1 credit)
Fine Arts
1 Credit Required
Art and Music Appreciation (1 credit) or Fine Art (1 credit)
Health Education
1 Credit Required
Health (1 credit) or Life Time Fitness (1 credit)
Electives
5 Credits Required
Career Planning (0.5 credits) is recommended.
Credits earned beyond requirements in a subject are earned as elective credit.
Students may also choose from a variety of electives listed in the course catalog.
