Endorsements and career paths
What are endorsements and career paths?
Endorsements are a set of classes that help you explore a career cluster. Your endorsement should be a subject or career you want to learn more about. Within each endorsement there are career paths. Career paths narrow down your classes to align with a specific career or skill set.
Why do they matter?
Endorsements and career paths set you up for success in college and your career. They help you explore a subject and build skills by taking classes related to your career goals.
Explore a subject
If you enjoy reading and writing, you may pursue the arts and humanities endorsement. This allows you to learn more about this career. You’ll take classes like reading, writing, and communications.
Build your skills
In this example, you might take classes like Creative Writing. You’ll learn reading comprehension, critical thinking, and active listening. These are skills you’ll need in college and your career.
Endorsement options
There are five endorsements you can choose from. Not all schools offer all five endorsements. Check with your school counselor to see what your school offers or to change your endorsement.
Arts and humanities
For students who like learning languages, have a talent for art and writing, or enjoy reading about history.
Learn More about Arts and humanitiesBusiness and industry
For students who want to be their own boss or have a specific industry they want to work in.
Learn More about Business and industryMultidisciplinary studies
For students who aren’t sure what they are interested in or want to explore a mix of subjects.
Learn More about Multidisciplinary studiesPublic service
For students who want to teach, make a difference in their community, or serve in the military.
Learn More about Public serviceScience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
For students who enjoy tinkering, seeing how machines work, crunching numbers, or research.
Learn More about Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)What’s next?
Explore which endorsement matches your interests
If you aren’t sure what endorsement is right for you, take a short quiz to see what aligns with your interests.
Build a plan to graduate with an endorsement
If you know which endorsement you are interested in, you can start planning for high school graduation in MapMyGrad.