Commonwealth of Virginia Plan of Study
Cluster: Marketing, Sales & Service Pathway:Buying and Merchandising
Student Name: School: Date:
This Career Pathway Plan of Study (based on the Interactive Media Pathway of the Information Technology Career Cluster) can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. *This Plan of Study, used for learners at an educational institution, should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements. ED UC AT IO N LE VE LS G R A D E Recommended Career and Technical Courses
Source: Administrative Planning Guide www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/ Instruction/CTE/apg/
English/ Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies/ Science
Other Required Courses Recommended Electives Learner Activities
SAMPLE – Occupations Relating to This Pathway:
www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/ Instruction/CTE/careerclusters/ www.careerclusters.org www.cteresource.org/cpg/
Graduation Requirements: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/2plus4in2004/index.shtml
NOTE: Use state course titles
MI DD LE
7 8 Make It Your Business
Career Assessment: Administration of a career assessment instrument is appropriate at the middle school level to help students and their parents plan for high school (Virginia’s Career Planning System or other assessment product).
9 SE CO ND AR Y 10 11 12 English English English English Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Trigonometry/ Advanced Algebra Earth Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics (or Principles of Technology I and II) World History/ Geography World History/ Geography US/VA History Marketing US/VA Government Advanced Marketing Health & PE (2 years) Foreign Language (3 years) Other Electives to Complement Pathway (Core Academic and CTE):
Introduction to Marketing or Principles of Business and Marketing
- Administrative Support Representative - Customer Service Representative - Department Manager - Merchandise Buyer - Merchandising Manager - Operations Manager - Receiving Clerk - Retail Marketing Coordinator - Sales Associate - Sales Manager - Stock Clerk - Store Manager - Visual Merchandise Manager
High school courses in the pathway offered locally for college credit should be coded: DE (Dual Enrollment) and/or VC (Validated Credit) List related certifications/credentials approved by VDOE and offered locally: Additional Learning Opportunities: CTSO Organization(s): DECA FBLA FCCLA FFA http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/CTE/apg/ (Go to Section 9.)
Fundamental Marketing Concepts (ASK Institutre) National Professional Certiffication Iin Customer Service (NRF) Sales Certification Service (NRF) (Must pass National Professional Certification in Customer Service before attempting Sales Certification) After 8130: Retail Trades Assessment (NOCTI) FEA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA
Work-Based Learning:
Career Research Job Shadowing Cooperative Education Service Learning Project Internship Mentorship Student Apprenticeship
Postsecondary: Placement Assessments such as COMPASS & SAT II
PO ST SE CO ND AR Y
College Entrance Exams such as ACT & SAT
SAMPLE POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS RELATED TO THIS CAREER PATHWAY
Individual plans must include locally agreed upon courses at the postsecondary level (See page 2)
Pathway Buying and Merchandising
Associate Degree, College Certificate, or Apprenticeship (Determined locally)
Bachelors Degree (Determined locally)
Postgraduate Degree (Determined locally – optional)
Page 2 College: School Division(s): Postsecondary: Placement Assessments such as COMPASS & SAT II
Semester English Mathematics Science Social Studies Required Courses or Recommended Electives
PO ST SE CO ND AR YCO MM UNI TY CO LL EG E or AP PR EN TIC ES HIP Det erm ine d Loc ally
POSTSECONDARY PLAN OF STUDIES MUST INCLUDE POSTSECONDARY ACADEMIC, CTE, AND OTHER ELECTIVE COURSES APPROPRIATE FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE. Year 1 1st Seme ster
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College courses offered locally in the high school for college credit should be coded: DE (Dual Enrollment) and/or VC (Validated Credit) Additional Suggested Learning Opportunities: Work-Based Learning:
Cooperative Education Job Shadowing Internship Service Learning Project Mentorship Registered Apprenticeship
Related Industry Certifications Available:
UNIV ERSI TY Notes:
University/College: Degree or Major: Number of Articulated CC Credits: