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WH
AT
A
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Career Clusters
& Programs of Study
?
In Texas, TAPs (Texas Achievement Plans) will guide students’ high school and
college experiences (see next page). As part of this process, students focus their
studies within a chosen career cluster and program of study.
A
career cluster is a group of occupations and broad industries high school into college or other postsecondary education or
that share certain features. The Health Science cluster, for training. The electives you choose can complement your core
example, includes physician and dentist. Texas has adopted academic classes to prepare you for the challenges of the real
16 career clusters (see back cover), the same ones designated and world of work.
developed by the U.S. Department of Education.
As the graphic below shows, within each cluster are review Your TAP Each Year
programs of study, which are more specific groupings of similar Don’t get locked into a cluster and program of study you don’t
occupations. Think of a program of study as being like a like. You should reexamine your TAP at least once a year and
college major. In Health Science, you might choose to focus on change programs or clusters if your interests have changed.
Therapeutic Services in high school and college. Choosing a cluster and program of study, even if it changes later,
means that you’ll have a direction in life. The idea is to be aware
related Occupations of what’s going on in your life and take control of your future.
Each program of study includes a range of related occupations; When you know where your education is going and why, your
physician is an example of an occupation that falls within classes will become more meaningful. You’ll make contact with
Therapeutic Services. students, teachers, and employers who share your interest in a
Choosing a career cluster and program of study will help you particular career area. You’ll have experiences that are fun and
acquire the knowledge and skills you’ll need to enter your chosen exciting. You’ll be on your way to success in school, in a career,
career. It will allow you to follow a seamless course of study from and in life.
P R O G R A M S O F S T U D Y E X A M P L E O C C U P A T I O N S
Biotechnology Research & Development Medical Scientist
Diagnostic Services Clinical Laboratory Scientist
C L U S T E R
Health Science
Health Informatics Healthcare Administrator
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Therapeutic Services Physician
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