IB Career-related Programme
The IBCP is a unique programme that allows students to focus on potential career opportunities, but with the academic distinction of the IB, preparing students for college as well as a specific career focus.
As one of the first five authorized IBCP schools in California, GPA developed an impactful program, partnering with industry-leading professionals and higher education institutions locally to be able to offer these career pathways for our students.
Students within the IBCP are eligible to earn an IBCP Certificate. Certificate candidates are required to study two IB subjects that align with their career-related study. In addition, certificate candidates must complete the required core elements listed below. In addition to the core, students must complete two years of a career-related study. IB courses vary in length from one to two years. Student performance and achievement are assessed using international standards.
CP Pathways at Guajome
Intro to the Medical Field with Palomar College
Four courses through taught by professors from Palomar, one per semester in the student’s junior and senior year, leading students to a potential certificate of proficiency
Courses include: Kinesiology, Nutrition, Developmental Psychology & Emergency Medical Responder
Aligned IB Courses: IB Biology, IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science, IB Mathematics SL or IB Math Studies SL, IB Language A: Literature HL
Theater Internship with Moonlight Amphitheater
A series of internships exposing students to six different blocks over their junior and senior year to get experience in multiple areas of focus from directing to lighting to stage-craft.
Aligned IB Courses: IB Theater SL, IB Film SL, IB Language A: Literature HL
Computer Science with Arizona State University
Four courses taught by professors from ASU, one per semester in the student’s junior and senior year, leading students to a potential certificate of proficiency.
Courses include: Computer Applications & Information Technology; Principles of Programming; Introduction to Engineering; Technological, Social, & Sustainable
Culinary Arts
A two-year pathway where juniors build skills through CTE Culinary Arts coursework and apply those skills senior year in a hands-on culinary course.
Courses include: California Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education
A two-year pathway where juniors build skills through CTE coursework and then apply those skills senior year in a paid job working with children.
Courses include: California Principles of Education & Training
Legal Studies
A two-year pathway where juniors build skills through CTE Legal Studies coursework and apply those skills senior year in an internship opportunity.
Courses include: California Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
Career Programme Core
Students develop personal qualities and professional skills, as well as intellectual habits required for lifelong learning. The CP core components give context to the DP courses and the career-related study and draw all aspects of the framework together.
The CP develops students to:
- Follow their chosen education and career pathways in life
- Combine academic subjects with their personal and professional interests and skills
- Engage in learning that makes a positive difference to their community
- Think critically and creatively
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of situations
- Effectively work independently and in collaboration with others
- Consider new perspectives and other points of view
- Develop greater self-confidence and self–awareness
- Demonstrate high levels of resilience, flexibility, and agility of mind
- Be internationally minded and globally aware
- Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios and situations.
University Recognition
Higher education institutions value the CP for the wide range of skills and experiences it develops in students.
Academic Strength
CP students complete a minimum of two internationally recognized IB courses. The CP core further develops the academic skills of students through its four components.
International Perspective
CP students are encouraged to view aspects of their studies in a broad, global context. They are challenged to become internationally minded and culturally aware.
Intercultural Learning
Intercultural learning is a priority within the CP. Students move to a position of advocacy as they become more aware of their own culture and that of others.
An Ethical Education
The CP core provides a major opportunity for ethical education involving principles, attitudes, and codes of behavior.
External Validation
The CP validates both achievement and academic integrity in student performance through its examination and moderation process.
Research and Writing Skills
CP students complete a reflective project on an ethical dilemma associated with their career-related studies. The reflective project provides excellent preparation and experience for the type of undergraduate research required for further and higher education.
