Health Science

Do you enjoy caring for others?
Are you interested in learning the structures and functions of the human body?
Do you want a to study healthcare in college?

Programs in the Health Science cluster will allow you to explore how illnesses are prevented, treated, and managed, as well as learn how to manage medical records. Taking part in one of CTE’s Health Science’s programs or academies will prepare you for a myriad of careers in healthcare.

CLUSTER HIGHLIGHTS

Chicago Public Schools has the only nationally certified Medical Assistant training program at the high school level.
Chicago Public Schools Health Science students received over a million dollars in scholarships last year.

PROGRAMS

CAREERS TO CONSIDER

With a College Degree:: Dietitian: $31,056–$58,074; Occupational Therapist: $54,185–$85,094; Pharmacist: $78,017–$103,896
With a Professional Certification/Degree:: Dental Hygienist: $44,352–$73,358; Massage Therapist: $24,111–$57,866; Surgical Technologist: $33,305–$53,483
With a High School Diploma:: Medical Equipment Preparer: $22,041–$33,724; Nursing Assistant: $18,691–$26,977; Veterinary Assistant: $17,392–$26,519

Are you interested in the Health Sciences, but are not enrolled in a school with a program, look into the citywide Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Rhonda Patterson, Program Coordinator
(773-553-2473)
rpatterson@cps.k12.il.us

CTE College and Career Academy Applications

Are you in 8th grade and interested in attending a College and Career Academy?

College and Career Academies are new, state of the art CTE programs, currently offered across multiple industries at 11 schools dispersed throughout the city. They are open to all interested students, with no attendance area boundaries - students with ISAT Math and Reading Stanine scores at or above 5 receive preference in admissions. To attend, you must apply while in 8th grade and be accepted. To review the list of College and Career Academies and to download and print the application, please click the link below.

The College and Career Academies have moved to rolling admissions. This means applications will be accepted until all the spots in the freshman class have been filled.

» English Version of Application
» Spanish Version of Application

CTE Participation at Neighborhood Schools

No application is required for you to participate in most CTE programs. All you need to do is determine which program at your school you are interested in and you can enroll in the introductory course when you choose your sophomore courses with your counselor (may vary by school). See the list of CTE Programs being offered for the 2010-2011 school year to find out which options are available at your neighborhood school.