Foreign Service

Foreign Service

People who work in the Foreign Service pathway serve in embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions and in Washington, D.C. Job responsibilities range from day-to-day operations of a U.S. embassy to analyzing political and economic events or helping American citizens abroad.

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Continuing Education

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

World Concepts and Themes Geography

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II

Science

Chemistry or Environmental Science

Social Studies / Sciences

World History Sociology or Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

American Government and Comparative Political Systems

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Foreign Language II

Math

Fundamentals of Statistics or other math coursE

Science

Physics or Geo-Spatial Information Systems

Social Studies / Sciences

Economics Problems of Democracy

Career and Technical Courses

Principles of Governance and Public Administration Internship Experience Recommended

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition Foreign Language I

Math

Algebra or Calculus

Science

Chemistry or Environmental Science

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government Geography

Career and Technical Courses

Consular Services

Diplomatic Operations

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication Foreign Language II

Math

Statistics

Science

Biological Science or Botany

Social Studies / Sciences

International Relations Psychology World Cultures

Career and Technical Courses

Implementation of Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy Development Principles of Public Administration

English / Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies / Sciences

Political Science Public Diplomacy and Administration

Career and Technical Courses

Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

Community Service or Foreign Experience Recommended

English / Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies / Sciences
Career and Technical Courses

Complete Foreign Service Major (4-Year Degree Program)