Career Technical Education

84309 - Principles of Marketing-Fundamentals (DECA I)

Grades 9-12

Fee: $20.00 per year

 Principles of Marketing-Fundamentals is an introductory course that explores the processes of marketing and the channels that products and services follow from the producer to the consumer. The student studies basic economic and marketing concepts. Areas of study include career readiness, marketing strategies, and the free market economy. DECA, a national association for marketing students, is an integral part of this program.

84315 - Marketing Management (DECA II)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Principles of Marketing-Fundamentals

Grades 10-12 

Fee: $20.00 per year 

Successful completion of Principles of Marketing-Fundamentals & Marketing Management fulfills the Economics graduation requirement.

Advanced Marketing provides an in-depth study of the components of the marketing mix. The student acquires knowledge in the areas of marketing planning, ethics, economics, products, services, and pricing. Other areas of study include career readiness, marketing strategies, free market economy, and marketing research. DECA, a national association for marketing students, is an integral part of this program.

84314 - Marketing Mentorship (DECA III)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Marketing Mentorship 

Grades 11-12 

Fee: $20.00 per year 

Marketing Mentorship is the capstone course for marketing lab students. The student schedules and manages peers in a controlled learning environment and applies managerial principles in daily retail activities. Areas of study are financial measures, facilities and equipment management, marketing functions, and career readiness.

84312 - Marketing Lab I

Grades 9 - 12

Year-long course; 1 credit

Fee: $20.00 per year

This course satisfies the graduation requirement that a student must earn one (1) career cluster, workplace readiness, or language credit.

In Marketing Lab I, the student is introduced to marketing skills in a hands-on, school-based enterprise environment. The student develops and practices necessary skills for employment in a controlled learning situation. Areas of study include financial measures, facilities and equipment management, marketing functions, and career readiness.

 84313 - Marketing Lab II

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Marketing Lab I.

Grades 10-12

Year-long course; 1 credit

Fee: $20.00 per year

This course satisfies the graduation requirement that a student must earn one (1) career cluster, workplace readiness, or language credit.

In Marketing Lab II, the student has the opportunity to demonstrate employability skills in a hands-on, school-based enterprise environment. The student practices supervising peers in a controlled learning situation. Areas of study include financial measures, facilities and equipment management, marketing functions, and career readiness.

84314 - Marketing Lab III

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Marketing Lab I & II

Grades 12

Year-long course; 1 credit

Fee: $20.00 per year

This course satisfies the graduation requirement that a student must earn one (1) career cluster, workplace readiness, or language credit.

Marketing Lab III is the capstone course for marketing lab students. The student schedules and manages peers in a controlled learning

environment and applies managerial principles in daily retail activities. Areas of study are financial measures, facilities and

equipment management, marketing functions, and career readiness.

86112 – Academic Career Experience (ACE) I

(Marketing Internship)

Grades 9 – 12

*Students must be concurrently enrolled in a Marketing class.

Standards are met and skills acquired through course work and work experiences, demonstrated in a cumulative ACE portfolio. Minimum requirements are documentation of time sheets, evaluation, work site agreement, and proof of APS insurance where applicable. Through work experiences as supported by portfolio evidence and reflection, the student explores personal and career interests, aptitudes, and abilities. Personal management of time, health, and finances is also included. The necessary components of a productive and successful career are examined: technical knowledge, responsible and ethical behavior, and goal setting. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the course.

86115 – Academic Career Experience (ACE) II

(Marketing Internship)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACE I

Grades 10 – 12

*Students must be concurrently enrolled in a Marketing class.

The student develops career decision-making and employability skills to gain an understanding of workplace cultures and

expectations, learning about the competing demands and responsibilities that are part of the world of work and how to

balance these with the responsibilities of other roles in his/her life. The ability to work well with others, understand complex interrelationships, work with a variety of technologies, acquire and use information, organize, plan, and allocate resources, and safety are included in the curriculum and evidenced through a portfolio. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout this course.

86121- Academic Career Experience (ACE) I (Job Mentorship Program)

Grades 9-12

Through work experiences supported by a student-developed portfolio, the student explores personal and career interests, aptitudes and abilities. Personal management of time, health, and finances is also included. The necessary components of a productive and successful career are examined: technical knowledge, responsible and ethical behavior, and goal setting.

Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the course.

86124 - Academic Career Experience (ACE) II (Job Mentorship Program)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ACE I

Grades 10-12

The student develops career decision-making and employability skills to gain an understanding of workplace cultures and expectation. The student develops the understanding of the competing demands and responsibilities that are part of the world of work and how to balance those roles in his/her life. The ability to work well with others; understand complex interrelationships; work with a variety of technologies; acquire and use information; organize, plan, and allocate resources; and safety are included in the curriculum and evidenced through a portfolio. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the course.

86127 - Academic Career Experience (ACE) III

(Job Mentorship Program)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ACE II

Grades 11-12

In ACE III, the student continues to develop career decision making and employability skills to further expand and gain an in depth understanding of workplace cultures and expectations. The student demonstrates an understanding of the competing demands and responsibilities that are part of the world of work and learn how to balance these with the responsibilities that come with other roles he plays in his or her own life. The ability to work well with others; understand complex interrelationships; work with a variety of technologies; acquire and use information; organize, plan, and allocate resources; and safety are included in the curriculum and evidenced through a portfolio. Literacy strategies are integrated

throughout the course.

84329 - Personal Finance (This is NOT a math course.)

Prerequisite: None

Grade 9-12

Course provides an understanding of the concepts and principles involved in managing one’s personal finances. Topics may include, but are not limited to, saving and investing, banking/financial services, credit and debt, predatory lending practices, insurance, taxes and social security, spending patterns, setting goals and budget planning, contracts, mortgages and home ownership, rental agreements, planning for retirement, consumer protection, cultural, socials, and emotional influences on financial behavior, rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers. An overview of the American economy may be provided.

83011 - Culinary Arts I

Grades 9-12

Fee: $25.00 per semester

ProStart I is a basic course that develops skills in foods. Safety and sanitation, use of equipment, basic food preparation skills, nutrition, meal patterns, and careers in food service areas are emphasized. Basic skills are demonstrated during laboratory experiences. Teamwork, application of literacy skills, and curriculum integration are an integral part of the course.

83012 - Culinary Arts II

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ProStart I

Grades 10-12

Fee: $25.00 per semester

ProStart II is designed for the student who is interested in extending his or her culinary skills, and expands upon the basic skills learned in Culinary Arts I. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, safety and sanitation, use of equipment, international cuisine, nutrition, meal patterns, and careers in food service areas. Increasingly complex food preparation techniques are developed. Teamwork, application of literacy skills, and curriculum integration are an integral part of the course.

83013 - ProStart Internship 

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ProStart I and ProStart II

Grades 10-12

Fee: $25.00 per semester

In Food Services I, students learn the skills of basic gourmet food preparation and catering and practice skills related to safety and sanitation at the worksite, customer relations, the preparation and serving of foods for customer consumption, and the use of food service equipment in a commercial kitchen. Career opportunities in the Food Services field are explored. Teamwork, application of literacy skills, and curriculum integration are an integral part of the course. Skills are assessed through participation in culinary events throughout the year. Additional hours are required outside scheduled class time for field experience.

83012 - ACE Business

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ProStart Internship 

Grade 12

Year-long course; 1 credit

Fee: $25.00 per semester

Students enrolled in ACE Business work in a culinary arts lab or shadow jobs related to food service or hospitality (e.g., restaurants, hospitals, motels). The student learns specific occupational skills related to food services as well as specific job, hospitality, and interpersonal relationship skills. The student examines the many occupations and careers in the food services area. Teamwork, application of literacy skills, and curriculum integration are an integral part of the course. Business and career readiness skills are demonstrated and perfected through catering or culinary-related businesses or lab experience. Uniform and membership dues are required. Students may be required to participate in fundraising

activities to cover field trips and competition expenses.

83359 – Principles of Nutrition

Grades 9 – 10

Year-long course; 1-credit

As an introductory nutrition course, students will explore concepts related to food and nutrition. Students will learn how to apply nutritional principles to enhance their overall health and wellness. All concepts will be based on science, with the intention to understand how key nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water) affect health, disease, energy balance, and weight control. Students will learn about adequate and inadequate nutrient requirements during physical activity, and how nutrient needs change during adolescence and throughout your lifetime, including pregnancy. Additionally, students will explore the field of vitamin and mineral supplements; pre-post workout products; diet-related llnesses; body dysmorphia; eating disorders and understand consumer concerns about foods and water.

83203 - Child Development I

Grades 10-12

In Child Development I, the student learns about infants ranging in age from birth to four months.  The student works cooperatively with the instructor and the childcare assistants, observing and participating in activities, routines, and practices that encourage the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development of the infants.  Some of the topics in Child Development I include, but are not restricted to, child growth and development, safety and health, learning environment, relationships, pregnancy and prenatal care, and career readiness.

83204 - Child Development II

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Child Development I

Grades 11-12

Note: Students in this class will be concurrently enrolled in CNM Course ECME1104 Child Development in the Fall and ECME 1108: Health Safety and Nutrition in the Spring. Students must earn appropriate score on the CNM Accuplacer to receive dual credit.

In Child Development II, the student learns about infants ranging in age from birth to fifteen months.  The student works cooperatively with the instructor and the childcare assistants, observing and participating in activities, routines, and practices that encourage the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development of the infants.  Some of the topics in Child Development II include, but are not restricted to, child growth and development, safety and health, learning environment, relationships, pregnancy and prenatal care, and career readiness.

CNM Course Semester 1: Presents growth, development and learning of young children, prenatal through age eight. Provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of how young children grow, develop and learn as well as an understanding of the adult’s role in supporting these factors.

CNM Course Semester 2: Provides information related to standards and practices that promote children’s physical and mental well-being, sound nutritional practices and maintenance of safe learning environments. Examines nutritional factors important to children’s total development.

53007 - Teacher Cadet

Grades 11-12

Note: Students in this class will be concurrently enrolled in CNM Course EDUC 1102/1190 in the Spring. Students must earn appropriate score on the CNM Accuplacer to receive dual credit.

 The Teacher Cadet Program is an introduction or orientation to the teaching profession that is designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the profession of teaching. Students study the growth and development of the learner, as well as the social, political, philosophical cultural, legal and economic forces that shape the United States public educational system. In addition, students participate in classroom observations and an extended field experience assisting a classroom teacher with individual tutoring, group monitoring, and whole class instruction. Students study child development principles and principles of effective teaching practices.

53027 - Teacher Cadet II

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Teacher Cadet I

Grade 12

Teacher Cadet II is a continuation of the Teacher Cadet program designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the profession of teaching. Students will participate in classroom observation and extended field experience in class instructions. Students continue the study of child development and principles of effective teaching.

80135 - NCCER Core Curriculum (Woods Technology I)

Grades 9-12

Fee: $20.00 per semester

Woods Technology I introduces the student to most phases of woodworking and its application in industry and society. The focus is on safety, design, planning, measurement, hand tools, power tools, assembly and hardware, preparation and finishing materials, and employability skills. The student completes projects that are useful and enjoyable to make.

80136 - NCCER Core Curriculum (Woods Technology II)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Woods Technology I

Grades 10-12

Fee: $20.00 per semester

Woods Technology II exposes the student to more advanced phases of woodworking. The focus is on safety, design, planning, measurement, power tools, assembly and hardware, preparation and finishing materials, and employability skills. The course is self-paced and includes a major project.

80145 - NCCER Core Curriculum (Woods Technology III)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Woods Technology II

Grades 11-12

Fee: $20.00 per semester

Woods Technology III enhances the student’s skills in advanced stages of woodworking to perform according to industry standards. The focus is on safety, design, planning, measurement, technical reading, listening and reviewing, assembly and hardware, preparation, materials and employability skills as well as an introduction to construction technologies.

80149 - NCCER Core Curriculum (Woods Technology IV)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Woods Technology III

Grade 12

Fee: $20.00 per semester

Woods Technology IV advances the student’s skills in working with different types of wood. The student specializes in handmade furniture with a focus on Southwest furniture and custom production. Areas of study include safety, joinery, design, planning, procedures and materials selection, usage and maintenance of hand and power tools, measurement, layout, cutting, glue-up and assembly, finishing, and employability skills. The student becomes more proficient with hand tools, saws, mortise/tendon joints, dado joints, dowel joints, and biscuit joints as well as further exploration of construction technologies and employment.

80232- Small Engines Mechanics

Grades 9-12

Fee: $25.00 per year

Small Engines Mechanics is designed for the student to gain knowledge of the function, diagnosis, and service of the systems and components of internal combustion engines. The student disassembles and reassembles school or personal owned engines to gain experience in hand tool use and proper engine repair and evaluation procedures. This course is designed for students with no previous industry experience. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the national Automotive Technicians Education foundation ( NATEF) and the national Institute for Automotive Service and Excellence (ASE).

80233 - Automotive Technology I

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Small Engines Mechanics

Grades 10-12                                                                 

Fee: $25.00 per year

In Automotive Technology I the student learns how to service and maintain his or her personal automobile. Topics range from basic automotive principles to performing preventive maintenance. This course requires no prior experience with auto mechanics and emphasizes maintenance that can be performed without specialized equipment. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National

Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE). For every task in Auto Technology I, the student must adhere to the

following safety requirements: Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, proper ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.

80234 - Automobile Technology II

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Automotive Technology I

Grades 11-12

Fee: $25.00 per year

Students apply the knowledge and skills learned in Auto Technology I. This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to study, diagnose, and repair automotive mechanical and electrical systems. Emphasis is placed on automotive systems (brakes, steering and suspension, and electrical/ electronic), occupational safety, and workplace skills. School-owned vehicles (or teacher-approved personally- owned vehicles) and equipment are used. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines

of NATEF and NIASE. For every task in Auto Technology II, the student must adhere to the following safety requirements: Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.

80237 - Automobile Technology III

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Automobile Technology II

Grade 12

Fee: $25.00 per year

Students apply knowledge and skills acquired in Auto Technology II. This is an automotive laboratory course dealing with the diagnosis and repair of common automotive problems. All diagnosis and repairs are done under the supervision of the instructor. Service, diagnosis, and repair procedures are performed on personal or school-owned vehicles to simulate working in the industry. Emphasis is placed on a particular system (brakes, steering and suspension, or electrical) as decided upon by the instructor, parent/ guardian, and student. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of NATEF and NIASE. For every task in Auto Technology III, the student must adhere to the following safety requirements: Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, proper ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.

80331 - Engineering Design I

Grades 9-12

Fee: $20.00 per year

In CAD Engineering I, the student studies the process of converting ideas into designs and technical drawings, and communicating these ideas through drafting techniques. The student achieves understanding of the design and communication process by learning about the traditional drafting process and the increased productivity that results through use of computers. Career interests are explored.

80332 - Engineering Design II

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CAD Engineering I

Grades 10-12

Fee: $20.00 per year

In CAD Engineering II, the student uses the computer to learn advanced drafting techniques while applying drafting theories and standards to solve design problems. The student focuses on the integration of general employability skills within the context of completing assigned problems.

80346 - Engineering Design III - Directed Studies

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CAD Engineering II

Grades 11-12

Fees: A lab/materials fee may be charged

In CAD Engineering III-Directed Studies, the student pursues advanced directed study in an area of Engineering graphics that demonstrates knowledge of engineering and builds on the skills developed in CAD Engineering I and II. A project plan is collaboratively developed and must be approved by the instructor, parent or guardian, and school administrator before it is begun. The student works independently, develops goals, becomes familiar with careers, and develops work habits of professionals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.

80348  Engineering Design IV - Independent Studies

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CAD Engineering III - Directed Studies

Grade 12

Fees: A lab/materials fee may be charged.

The student pursues advanced individual study in an area of Engineering graphics through an Industry work-site experience or through an independent, instructor-guided project which has been approved by the instructor, the student’s parent or guardian, and a school administrator. The student assumes responsibility for identifying, pursuing, and completing the activity that expands knowledge about a selected component of the Engineering industry. He or she researches career fields and employability requirements that fit the skills developed in this course. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.

80333 -  Architecture Design I

Grades 9-12

Fee: $20.00 per year

In CAD Architecture I, the student develops drafting techniques that focus on basic principles of residential building design and construction with an emphasis is placed on measurement, basic CAD commands, and employability skills. The student produces hand-drawn and computer-generated designs and projects. Career interests are explored.

80334 - Architecture Design II

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CAD Architecture I

Grades 10-12

Fee: $20.00 per year

In CAD Architecture II, the student develops a set of house plans using computers and incorporating advanced CAD commands in drawing and problem-solving activities. Students learn and demonstrate general employability skills with architectural coursework.

80347 - Architecture Design III - Directed Studies

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CAD Architecture II

Grades 11-12

Fees: A lab/materials fee may be charged.

In CAD III, the student pursues advanced directed study in an area of Architectural graphics that demonstrates knowledge of architecture and builds on the skills developed in CAD Architecture I and II. A project plan is collaboratively developed and must be approved by the instructor, parent or guardian, and school administrator before it is begun. The student works independently, develops goals, becomes familiar with careers, and develops work habits of professionals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.

80349 - Architecture Design IV - Independent Studies

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CAD Architecture III - Directed Studies

Grade 12

Fees: A lab/materials fee may be charged.

The student pursues advanced individual study in an area of Architectural graphics through an Industry work-site experience or through an independent, instructor-guided project. The student assumes responsibility for identifying, pursuing, and completing the activity that expands knowledge about a selected component of the Architecture industry. He or she researches career fields and employability requirements that fit the skills developed in this course. Literacy is integrated throughout the course. 

71570 Computer Graphics I

Grades 9 - 12

Fee: $25.00 per year

Computer Graphics I offers the student a new medium with which to create art. The student learns visual design elements and principles, learns to use the computer as a visual design medium, and develops skill, confidence, and sensitivity in applying knowledge of art media and techniques to the production of art work. The student receives training in an industry standard bitmap graphics program (e.g. Adobe Suite Photoshop) in addition to a vector-based (e.g., Illustrator, AppleWorks, FreeHand) graphics program. The production of computer art is applied to various other content areas, and acquired skills are related to careers in art and careers that now require computer graphics capabilities. Areas of study are visual design, conventions and history, technical literacy, visual communication, career awareness; and preparation of work for public display.

71572 Computer Graphics II

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Computer Graphics I

Grades 10 - 12

Year-long course; 1 credit

Fee: $25.00 per year

Computer Graphics II offers the student an opportunity to explore computer graphics applications with a bent toward mastery of advanced technical skills and concepts. The student continues to apply the basics of visual design elements and principles, to use the computer as a visual design medium, and to enhance his/her skill, confidence, and sensitivity in applying advanced knowledge of art media and techniques to the creation of graphic products. The student receives training in industry standard bitmap graphic software programs (e.g. Adobe Suite Photoshop) in addition to a vector-based (e.g., Illustrator, AppleWorks, FreeHand) graphics program. Advanced skills are learned through a variety of applications. Areas of study are visual design, conventions and history, technical literacy, visual communication, career awareness, and preparation of work for public display.

71574 Computer Graphics III

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Computer Graphics II

Grades 11-12

Fee: $25.00 per year

Computer Graphics III offers the student an opportunity to further study computer graphics applications with emphasis on mastery of advanced technical skills and concepts. The student continues to apply visual design elements and principles, to use the computer as a visual design medium, and to gain proficiency, confidence, and sensitivity in applying advanced knowledge of art media and techniques to the creation of graphic products. Advanced skills are learned through a variety of applications. Areas of study are visual design, conventions and history, technical literacy, visual communication, career awareness, and preparation of work for public display. Emphasis is placed on creating an individualized body of work which represents a personal exploration of viewpoints.

71576 Computer Graphics IV

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Computer Graphics III

Grade 12

Fee: $25.00 per year

Computer Graphics IV offers the student an opportunity to demonstrate a high level of competency in graphics applications with an emphasis on professional portfolio development. The student develops an individual style through a variety of graphic applications. Areas of study are visual design, conventions and history, technical literacy, visual communication, career awareness, and preparation of work for public display. Emphasis is placed on creating an individualized body of work that represents a personal exploration of viewpoints.