Suggested Course Sequences by Career Path or Cluster

Below are the suggested sequence of courses, the timeline or number of semesters, and the total credit hours you need to earn a particular degree or certificate. If you see a double asterisk (**) that means there is a credential or certificate you could earn! Some programs may require additional courses if you need extra time or support to gain the skills needed to be successful.

These are organized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (MO DESE) Career Paths, Clusters, & Pathways. Click here for MO DESE poster information

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

Focuses on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources. Career interests may include farming, forestry, wildlife management, and environmental science.

• Suggested Course Sequence - Agriculture, AS

Architecture & Construction

The Design and Pre-Construction, Construction, Maintenance, and Operations field combines creativity and practicality, allowing you to shape the world from initial design to final maintenance. A Journeyman Certification also allows students to build a future today with high-demand skills in a variety of exciting careers!

• Suggested Course Sequence - Skilled Trades, AAS

Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications

Focuses on various forms of creative expression, including visual arts, performing arts, journalism, and multimedia production. Career interest may include graphic design.

Business Management & Administration

Focuses on the organization and coordination of people, resources, and processes to achieve organizational goals. Career interests may include entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, and marketing.

Education & Training

These offerings involve the facilitation of learning and development through teaching, training, and educational leadership.

• Suggested Course Sequence - AAT

Finance

Focuses on managing financial resources, including banking, investments, insurance, and accounting.

Health Sciences

Focuses on promoting health and wellness, diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses. Career interests my be in nursing, occupational therapy assisting, medical assisting, or surgical technology.

Hospitality, Tourism, & Culinary

Focuses on providing services to people traveling for leisure or business, including lodging, food service, entertainment, and event planning. Career interests may include culinary, baking & pastry, or hospitality.

Information Technology

Focus involves the development, implementation, and management of computer systems and software, as well as the maintenance of networks and databases. Career interests may include cyber security and computers.

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

Focus encompasses professions related to law enforcement, emergency services, legal services, and security. Career interests may be law enforcement, legal advocacy, and EMS.

Marketing

Focuses on promoting and selling products and services, as well as providing customer support. Career interests may include sales, marketing, and customer service.

• Suggested Course Sequence - Business Administration, AAS - Marketing (Focus)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

Focuses on careers in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including research, design, and development.

Transportation, Distribution, Logistics, & Manufacturing

Focuses on the movement of goods and people, including transportation services, logistics, and supply chain management. Career interests may include truck driving and logistics coordination. Involves the production of goods through the use of machinery, tools, and technology and the movement of goods and people, including transportation services, logistics, and supply chain management. Career interests may include truck driving, welding, and HVAC.