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Health & Human Services

South Side’s Health Sciences & Human Services pathways prepare students for careers that focus on caring for others and serving the community. Students gain hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in high-demand fields like healthcare, fitness, social services and hospitality.

Exercise Science

The Exercise Science Pathway introduces students to careers focused on fitness, health and human performance. Students learn how the body moves, how exercise affects physical health and how to promote healthy lifestyles.

This pathway prepares students for college and careers in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, sports science and health and wellness.

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A group of people working out in a gym, with various exercise equipment and weights visible in the background.
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Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management pathway gives students the knowledge and skills necessary to lead to a career in customer service, hospitality management, event planning and/or food service operations. This pathway provides students the knowledge and skills necessary to lead to a career in customer service, hospitality management, event planning and/or food service operations.
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Human & Social Services

Focused on careers centered around helping others, the Human and Social Services pathway introduces students to human behavior, communication and support systems. Students develop empathy and problem-solving skills through meaningful learning experiences.

This pathway prepares students for college and careers in counseling, social work, mental health, public service and other helping professions.

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