Public Service Academy

~Public Service Industry Sector~

The Introductory Course for this pathway is Renaissance Leadership - PSA.  This course provides a scope of study that includes leadership, service, public speaking, written communication, goal setting, group dynamics and presentation skills.  As well, content related to governmental structure including community service, government structure and non-profits.  Students will examine matters like crime and law, poverty and wealth, prejudice and discrimination, schools and education, business firms, urban community and social movements as they work to actively and positively serve the school and associated communities.  Course completion provides a solid foundation for more in-depth application in any of the Public Service Pathways.

Additional courses may include:

• Sociology / Psychology
• Public speaking
• Foundations of Law
• Journey for Justice in America:  American Government and Public Service**

**This course is a University of California curriculum Integration Course (UCCI capstone course)

What is UCCI

Suggested Electives:

• Debate
• AP Human Geography
• AP Psychology / Psychology
• AP US History
• AP Government / Economics

~Public Service industry Sector~

The Introductory Course for this pathway is Renaissance Leadership - PSA.  This course provides a scope of study that includes leadership, service, public speaking, written communication, goal setting, group dynamics and presentation skills.  As well, content related to governmental structure including community service, government structure and non-profits.  Students will examine matters like crime and law, poverty and wealth, prejudice and discrimination, schools and education, business firms, urban community and social movements as they work to actively and positively serve the school and associated communities.  Course completion provides a solid foundation for more in-depth application in any of the Public Service Pathways.

Additional courses may include:

• Sociology / Psychology
• Emergency Medical Technician
• ROP Careers with Fire Science**
• ROP Law Enforcement Careers**

**This course is a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) course with capstone option.

What is ROP?

Suggested electives / certifications:

• FEMA CERT Community Response Team
• Forensics

~Education, Child Development and Family Services Industry Sector~

The Introductory Course for this pathway is Renaissance Leadership - PSA.  This course provides a scope of study that includes leadership, service, public speaking, written communication, goal setting, group dynamics and presentation skills.  As well, content related to governmental structure including community service, government structure and non-profits.  Students will examine matters like crime and law, poverty and wealth, prejudice and discrimination, schools and education, business firms, urban community and social movements as they work to actively and positively serve the school and associated communities.  Course completion provides a solid foundation for more in-depth application in any of the Public Service Pathways.

Other courses my include:

• Public Speaking
• Developmental Psychology of children
• Careers in Education / Teaching & Learning
• Careers Internship**

**This is a capstone course.

Suggested electives / certifications:

• AP Psychology / Psychology
• CPR - First Aid Certification