16 Career Clusters and Programs of Study
Round Rock Independent School District is committed to preparing all students for postsecondary education and careers. In order to achieve this goal the district has implemented the AchieveTexas initiative. AchieveTexas focuses on the 16 career clusters and corresponding programs of study to provide guidance to students on career options and the neccessary coursework to achieve individual college and career goals.
What is a Career Cluster?
A career cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. Round Rock ISD supports the career clusters through academies that offer programs of study for high need, high demand, high wage careers. For more information about each career cluster click the cluster icon below.
What is a Program of Study?
A program of study is a recommended sequence of coursework based on a student’s interest or career goal and corresponds to one of the 16 career clusters. Round Rock ISD offers a variety of course offerings to fulfill the recommended career-related electives for each program of study. Programs of Study specific to Round Rock ISD are listed below.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of a agricultural, food and natural resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, anf other pland and animal products and resources.
Round Rock ISD offers a variety of options in for students interested in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. For guidance on Programs of Study available in each academy please see the links below:
Business, Finance & Marketing Academy
Agribusiness Systems- Agricultural Financial Planning
Plant Systems- Floral Design Management
Plant Systems- Farm Management
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Academy
Power Structure and Technical Systems-Agricultural Engineer
Natural Resource Systems-Aquatic Scientist
Plant Systems- Geneticist
Health Sciences Academy
Animal Systems- Veterinarian Technician
Architecture & Construction
Designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the building environment.
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy
Design-Pre-construction- Architect
Construction- Construction Manager
Construction- Civil Engineer
Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Business, Finance and Marketing Academy
Visual Arts- Fashion Designer
Fine Arts Academy
Audio, Video Technology and Film- Audi Visual Technician
Performing Arts-Musician
Visual Arts- Artist
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Academy
Visual Arts- Graphic Designer
Audio, Video Technology and Film- Audio Visual Technician
Business, Management & Administration
Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.
Business, Finance and Marketing Academy
Business Financial Management and Accounting- Accountant
Administrative and Information Support- Office Manager
Management- Executive
Education & Training
Planning, managing, and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.
Human Service Academy
Teaching and Training- Corporate Trainer
Teaching and Training- Preschool Teacher
Teaching and Training- Elementary/ Secondary Teacher
Professional Support Services- Education Counselor
Administration and Administrative Support- Educational Administrator
Finance
Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.
Business Finance and Marketing Academy
Banking and Related Services-Credit Analyst
Business Financial Management- Auditor
Financial and Investment Planning- Financial Advisor
Insurance Services- Actuary
Goverment & Public Administration
Executing governmental functions to include governance; national security; foreign service; planning; revenue and taxation; regulation; and management and administration at the local, state, and federal levels.
Business Finance and Marketing Academy
Governance- Legislator
Public Management and Administration- City Council
Law, Safety, and Security Academy
Regulation-Immigration and Inspection Officer
National Security- Armed Forces
Science, Techology, Engineering, and Math Academy
Planning- Urban and Regional Planner
Health Services
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
Health Science Academy
Therapeutic Services- Nursing
Therapeutic Services- Pharmacy
Therapeutic Services- Dentistry
Health Informatics- Medical Administration
Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, and recreation events and travel-related services.
Human Services Academy
Resturaunt and Food Services- Chef
Human Services
Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.
Human Service Academy
Family and Consumer Sciences- Dietician
Counseling and Mental Health Services- Marriage and Family Therapist
Information Technology
Building linkages in IT occupations framework for entry-level,technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy
Interactive Media- Electronics Technician
Programming and Software Development- Video Game Software Developer
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
Law, Safety, and Security Academy
Correction Services- Correction Officer
Emergency and Fire Management Services- Fire Fighter
Legal Services- Attorney
Law Enforcement Services- Police Officer
Manurfacturing
Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy
Maintainence Installation and Repair Services- Electrician
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
Business Finance and Marketing Academy
Marketing Communication and Production- Advertising Manager
E-Marketing- E-Commerce Manager
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Planning, managing, and providing scientific research andprofessional and technical services (e.g., physical science, socialscience, engineering), including laboratory and testing services,and research and development services.
Science, Techology, Engineering, and Math Academy
Science and Math- Chemist
Engineering and Technology- Mechanical Engineer
Facility and Mobile Equipment Management- Mechanic
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Planning, mangagement, and movement of people, materials, andgoods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment,and facility maintenance.
Science, Techology, Engineering, and Math Academy
Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulations- Civil Engineer