Heritage High School – Interpersonal Studies

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students use knowledge and skills in family studies and human development to enhance and explore personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, manage multiple adult roles, and pursue careers related to counseling and mental health services. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations. # Prerequisite: Child Guidance, Program Qualification Form Required This practicum provides occupationally specific training and focuses on early childhood development and services. Content is designed to meet the occupational preparation needs and interests of students and based upon the knowledge and skills selected from two or more courses in a coherent sequence in the education & training cluster as well as the essential knowledge and skills for communication, critical thinking, problem solving, information technology, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. Instruction is delivered through schoolbased laboratory training and is a non-paid, hands-on, work-based learning course. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations. Materials fees required. A TB test and background check is required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the offcampus field sites.