Legacy Christian Academy’s Upper School consists of four Professional Schools: Arts & Humanities, Business, Medicine, and Engineering & Technology. Beyond the foundational 22 credits in Liberal Arts, each professional school has unique course options for an additional 5 required graduation credits. LCA distinguishes itself through areas of concentration and provides integrated opportunities for experiential learning, symposiums, and internships.
Legacy’s Professional Schools Program (PSP) offers students a high-impact, purpose-driven pathway that begins freshman year setting it apart from traditional high school models. From the start, students explore their God-given strengths through career discovery assessments and foundational courses like Principles of Applied Engineering and Introduction to Communications. But PSP goes far beyond the classroom. Through immersive, hands-on learning, industry-recognized certifications, and experiential electives like Mock Trial, Business Concepts, and Introduction to Health Medicine, students gain a practical head start in fields they’re passionate about. Regular symposiums and exclusive interactions with top-tier professionals allow students to learn directly from leaders making a Kingdom impact in their industries—bringing clarity, confidence, and calling to their high school experience.
At Legacy Christian Academy, our Professional Schools Program is guided by a team of dedicated Deans who serve as mentors, educators, and industry connectors for our students.Their role extends beyond the classroom as they offer academic guidance, facilitate industry partnerships, and help students navigate their paths toward college and career success.
Legacy Christian Academy's Professional Schools Program empowers students to explore their talents and develop career-ready skills through four distinct schools: Business, Medicine, Engineering & Technology, and Arts & Humanities. Whether refining their creativity, mastering business strategy, exploring healthcare, or innovating in STEM, students gain hands-on experience, industry connections, and real-world insights.
Concentrations include Entrepreneurship & Management, Finance & Accounting, Communications & Marketing
Concentrations include Health Sciences, Medicine
Concentrations include Engineering, Computer Science
Concentrations include Law, Performing & Visual Arts, Ministry & Education
Rooted in the Upper School’s commitment to academic excellence, the PSP offers more than just coursework it provides immersive, hands-on learning experiences, industry-recognized certifications, and real-world application through dynamic classes such as Business Concepts, Introduction to Health Medicine, and Mock Trial. Throughout their high school years, students also connect with industry leaders during PSP symposiums and activity periods, gaining firsthand insight into professional pathways and purpose-driven impact.
SENIOR CAPSTONE COURSE
Seniors in the Capstone course choose between two dynamic options: a professional Internship or an Independent Research project.
Internships place students directly in real-world work environments, offering invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship aligned with their future field of study.
Independent Research empowers students to pursue bold, self directed projects, such as producing and recording an original music EP or launching a campus wide environmental initiative. These experiences showcase their creativity, initiative, and purpose driven impact.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Student interns work alongside professionals in their chosen fields, gaining meaningful insight into the skills, expectations, and pathways required for success. These real world experiences help students make more informed, confident decisions about their academic direction and future careers.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent Study empowers students to engage in deep, self-directed exploration of a career-focused topic, culminating in a comprehensive research document that reflects their intellectual curiosity and initiative. Whether analyzing a pressing issue within a specific industry, investigating a future profession, or developing a final product to showcase their skills, students gain critical insight and experience that equips them for college and beyond.
