Students will be guided as they select a career pathway to pursue while at the Health Sciences Center. Upper-level classes will be geared toward one of following three career pathways.

Career Pathway 1 is designed for students seeking employment or a training program after high school. Examples of careers in this pathway include certified coding specialist, home health aide, emergency medical technician, and pharmacy technician.

Career Pathway 2 is designed for students who will need to further their education, perhaps with an associate’s degree from a community college or technical school and some classes for industry certification. Examples of occupations in this pathway include clinical lab technician, dental hygienist, respiratory therapist, and optician.

Career Pathway 3 is designed for students who wish to pursue a four-year college degree and possibly a professional degree. Examples of professions in this pathway include dentist, pharmacist, nurse anesthetist, and physician.

A PDF version with detailed course information can be found by clicking HERE.

Students who participate in the center will be able to make health career decisions suited to their needs, aptitudes, abilities and career objectives. They will also develop a foundation of knowledge and skills that supports advanced education or entry-level employment in a health career, including:

• Science and mathematics
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Professional behavior and ethics
• Analysis and problem-solving

The Governor’s Health Science Academy is pleased to provide an opportunity for Cosby High School Specialty Center Seniors to apply for two (2) different scholarships your senior year. Both applications are due by March 31^st of your Senior Year.

The Rachel Garka Scholarship information is available by clicking HERE

Booster Shots Scholarship applications are available beginning December of each school year. For additional information please Click HERE

The Booster Shots Scholarship is only available to students whose parents have become paid members of the Booster Shots.

Simply fill out the following form to become a member or take a leadership position.

Membership Form can be downloaded HERE

Mail Forms to Booster Shots;

P.O. Box 1628; Midlothian, VA 23113

Annual Membership Dues – Only $25.00