Health & Human Services Academy

Creating life-long learners through authentic problem solving, critical thinking, community involvement, and the exploration of the diverse opportunities within the areas of health and human service-related careers.

 

Why Health and Human Services Academy?

Joining the Health and Human Services Academy allows students to engage in a smaller, more personal learning community to improve academic achievement and to ready students for both college and careers by engaging in the world outside of school.

 

 

What content and courses are included in Health and Human Services?

Social Sciences

AP Human Geography

Civics/Citizenship

Current Issues

World History

U.S. History

U.S. History H/AP (Seminar)

AP U.S. History

ACP U.S. History

Topics in U.S. History

Psychology

AP Psychology

Sociology

Anthropology

U.S. Government

ACP Government

AP U.S. Government

AP Comparative Government

Economics

AP Economics

Senior Seminar in Social Justice

Law Enforcement

Introduction to GIS

Physical Education

P.E. I & II

Adapted P.E.

Physical Management

Lifeguarding

Aerobics

Crossfit

Physical Conditioning

Fitness I & II

Water Activities

Water Fitness

Advanced Team Sports

Nutrition & Fitness

Jogging & Running

FACS (Family & Consumer Science)

Interpersonal Relations

Nutrition & Wellness

Restaurant

Adult Roles

Advanced Child Development

Child Development

Human Development

Housing

Textiles

Textiles II

Preparing for College & Career

Health

Health

Advanced Health

Intro to Physical Therapy

 

 

What activities and opportunities are available within Health and Human Services?

• Exploring local career and educational partners within the community

• Participating in career exploration and speakers highlighting careers within Health and Human Services

• Positively impacting the community through community service and outreach programs

• Participating in a student health fair

• Engaging in problem-based learning experiences to explore how students can problem solve and positively impact the world

• Visiting corrections facilities

• Visiting local hospitals and clinics

 

What organizations/institutions does Health & Human Services partner with?

• St. Joseph County Police Department

• Indiana State Correctional Facilities

• IOPA-Indiana Organ Procurement Association

• St. Joseph County Health

• St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

• Memorial Healthy Lifestyles Center

• Memorial Healthworks

• Elkhart General Hospital

• United States Army

• Ivy Tech Community College

• American Red Cross

 

What does Health & Human Services prepare me for after high school?

Health Sciences

 

Careers in this path are related to the promotion of health and treatment of disease. These include research, prevention, treatment, and related health technologies.

 

Characteristics: 

Do you like to care for people or animals that are sick or help them stay well? Are you interested in diseases and in how the body works? Do you enjoy reading about science and medicine?  Would it be fun to learn first aid or volunteer at a hospital or veterinary clinic?

 

Occupations:

Therapeutic Services and Rehabilitation

• Massage Therapist

• Physical Therapist

• Athletic Trainer

• Occupational Therapist

• Speech Therapist

• Respiratory Therapist

Diagnostic Services

• Physician

• Optometry

• Dentistry

• Pathology

Support Services

• Counselor

• Quality Control Officers

• Medical Administration

• Nutritionist

• Fitness

• Coach

• Biotechnology Research

• Childcare

• Veterinary Science

Medical Professionals

• Nursing

• Radiologist

• Phlebotomist

• Home Health Care

 

Human Services

 

Careers in this path are related to economic, political, and social systems. These include education, government, law, and law enforcement, leisure and recreation, military, religion, childcare, social services, and personal services.

 

Characteristics:

Are you friendly, open, understanding, and cooperative? Do you like to work with people to solve problems? Is it important to you to do something that makes things better for other people? Do you like to help friends with family problems? Do you like reading, storytelling, traveling, or tutoring young children?

 

Occupations:

Safety/Protective Services

• Firefighter

• Police Officer

• Detective

• Parole Officer

• Homeland Security

Law and Government

• Lawyer

• Paralegal

• Judge

Mental Health

• Social Worker

• Psychologist

• Psychiatrist

• Therapist

• Sociologist

• Child and Family Services

Miscellaneous

• Historian

• Librarian

• Economist/Financial Analyst

• Hospitality and Tourism/ Personal Services

 

Contact Information

Health & Human Services Academy Leaders

Cindy Theophilus, ctheophilus@phm.k12.in.us

 574•258•9510

 Sarah Hickle, shickle@phm.k12.in.us

 574• 968-9605

 

Health and Human Services Instructional Leaders

 Jodi Adkins, jadkins@phm.k12.in.us

 Candace Clark,cclark@phm.k12.in.us

Health and Human Services Faculty

Jodi Adkins-English

Lisa Bottorff-Fitness

Eric Bowers- Social Sciences

Chris. Cantoni- Social Sciences

Jane Carlson-PCC

Ragen. Carlton- Social Sciences

Cara Casini-PCC/FACS

Candace Clark- Social Sciences

Greg. Dikos-Fitness and Health

Lucas Fry- Social Sciences

Sarah. Hickle- Social Sciences

 

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