Public Service
With the public services endorsement you will take classes like education and government. Review the related careers and talk to your counselor to find the right endorsement for you.
What to expect
Endorsements and career paths help you see what it's like to study this subject in college or work in this career field. If you select the public service endorsement, here’s a bit about what you can expect.
Classes you might take
Skills you could learn
Careers you can pursue
Planning for high school graduation
Take some time to learn about endorsements and related careers. Talk to your friends, family, or counselors to find what matches your interests. When you’re ready, build a plan to graduate with this endorsement.
Want to learn more about graduating with an endorsement? Explore the graduation toolkit.
Endorsements and graduation requirements
Core classes
All students need to take core classes to graduate high school. These include science, math, social studies, and English. You’ll also take fine arts, foreign language, and physical education. Learn more about core graduation requirements.
Classes required to earn this endorsement
In addition to your core classes, you’ll complete additional classes to earn an endorsement. These classes focus on a specific subject or skill set. Check with your counselor or use the MapMyGrad to find the right classes at your school.
Law
Careers like lawyer, legislator, or judge. With this career path you need to complete a series of law classes.
Public safety
Careers like police officer, intelligence analyst, or animal control worker. With this career path you need to complete a series of public safety classes.
Corrections and security
Careers like bailiff, security guard, or crossing guard. With this career path you need to complete a series of corrections and safety classes.
Education and training
Careers like teacher, coach, or education administrator. With this career path you need to complete a series of education classes.
Government
Careers like license clerk, property appraiser, or compliance officer. With this career path you need to complete a series of government classes.
Health science
Careers like epidemiologist, medical scribe, or physician. With this career path you need to complete a series of health science classes.
Human services
Careers like childcare worker, psychologist, or social worker. With this career path you need to complete a series of human services classes.
Student stories
These students were in your shoes. See what made them choose the business and industry endorsement.
Meet Ashanti
Ashanti is a sophomore from Round Rock, Texas, where she volunteers at the local food bank once a week. She has her sights set on attending Texas State University in San Marcos, and she knows she wants to work with children and families. Ashanti chose the Public Service endorsement to help her prepare for a career in social work.
Meet Christopher
Christopher spent a lot of time in the hospital as a child, visiting as his brother fought leukemia. Seeing all the doctors and nurses caring for his brother made Christopher want to help others. He worked hard in high school, taking extra science courses. Christopher is now finishing up his degree from Prairie View A&M University and is excited to return to his hometown of Beaumont to work as a nurse practitioner.
Related career clusters
If you’re interested in this endorsement, these career fields may be a good fit for you. Select a career field to see relevant careers.
Explore Public Service careers