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Education, Family & Social Sciences Academy

The goals of the Education, Family & Social Sciences Academy at Austin High School are to:

Help students develop the ability to think critically, independently and globally
Prepare students to be life-long learners
Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for educational, professional and personal success

Ms. Laura Alaniz Academy Principal	Ms. Laura Blackmon Academy Coordinator
Ms. Jean Mayes Academy Counselor	Mr. David Banfield Content Manager

Is a Career in Education, Family or Social Sciences in your future?

Education

Do you like to teach what you know to others?

Do you enjoy helping people?

Do you have a passion for a particular subject, sport, or talent that you would like to share?

If your answer is “Yes!” to any of these questions, you should apply to the Education Pathway of our Academy. This pathway is for students enrolled in Austin High School for Teaching Professions and requires that you submit an application to be evaluated by the magnet coordinator. Call Ms. Koch at 713-924-1600, or come by A201, if you are interested in this pathway.

Careers in the Pathway Include:
- Teacher
- Coach
- Counselor
- Principal
- Librarian
- College Professor
- Youth Program Director

Classes you might take in this pathway include:
- Orientation to the Teaching Professions
- Current Issues in Education
- Seminar in the Educational Process
- Educational Internship

Family & Consumer Sciences

Are you interested in learning the best way to meet the ever-changing needs of a family?

Do you enjoy working with very young children?

Would you like to know the best way to meet nutritional and developmental needs of a family?

If these things appeal to you, you would probably enjoy the Family and Consumer Sciences Pathway in our Academy

Careers in the Pathway Include:
- Childcare Provider
- Nutritionist
- Consumer Advocate
- Parent Educator
- Dietician
- Consumer Researcher

Classes you might take in this pathway include:
- Personal & Family Development
- Individual & Family Life
- Nutrition & Food Science
- Child Development
- Preparation for Parenting
- Career Studies
- Family & Career Management

Social Sciences

Are you fascinated by the way people interact with each other individually and in society?

Would you like to make a difference in the local, state, national or international community?

Does the past, present, and future of human-kind interest you?

If you find yourself answering "Yes!" to the above questions, the Social Sciences Pathway of our Academy is for you!

Careers in the Pathway Include:
- Government Employee
- Journalist
- Social Worker
- Psychologist
- Lawyer
- Politician
- Criminal Justice
- Urban Planning

Classes you might take in this pathway include:
- African-American Studies
- Mexican-American Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Studies Research Methods
- Social Studies Research Methods - Global

*classes listed above are also recommended for those in the Education pathway

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