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When Dual Credit with Ivy Tech Community College is available, students will take the Knowledge Assessment English test or be a junior or senior with a 2.6 GPA or higher and apply for admission to Ivy Tech Community College. College credits are awarded to the student FREE of charge for earning a final grade of “C” or better based on the Ivy Tech grading scale. Dual Credits earned – 3 credits per semester. Students must arrange their own transportation when off-campus observations are required.
5330 ADULT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5330 ADULT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course builds knowledge skills, attitudes, and behaviors students will need as they prepare to take the next steps toward adulthood in today’s ever-changing society. The focus is on becoming independent, contributing and responsible participants in family, community, and career settings. Topics include living independently and family formation; financial management; analysis of personal standards, needs, aptitudes and goals; integration of family, community, and career responsibilities; consumers choices and decision making related to nutrition and wellness, clothing, housing, and transportation, relationship of technology and environmental issues to family and consumer resources; and community roles and responsibilities of families and individuals. This fundamental course prepares students for life after high school through projects and real life scenarios.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
5360 ADV. CHILD DEVELOPMENT
5360 ADV. CHILD DEVELOPMENT
1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT
Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: CHILD DEVELOPMENT I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Child Development address the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of children 1 through 12. The focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting practices and skills, including brain development research, that support positive development of children. Topics include consideration of the roles, responsibilities and challenges of parenthood; meeting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural growth and developmental needs of children ages 1 through 12; impacts of heredity, environment, and family and societal crisis on development of the child; meeting children’s needs for food, clothing, shelter, and care giving; parental resources, services, and agencies; and career awareness. Through career based projects students learn to care for and encourage brain development in young children. This course is recommended for all students regardless of their career cluster or pathway to build basic parenting skills and is especially appropriate for students with interest in human services, education-related careers.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
5340 ADV. NUTRITION AND WELLNESS HONORS Weighted 0.25
5340 ADV. NUTRITION AND WELLNESS HONORS Weighted 0.25
1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT
Grades 9,10,11,12
Recommended Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Nutrition and Wellness is a great class for students interested in pursuing a career in the food industry, or for students who want to learn cooking techniques they can use to prepare nutritional meals. This class offers the opportunity to use the skills learned in Nutrition and Wellness and apply them too more advanced cooking experiences. Student will have opportunities to prepare meats, eggs, dairy products, breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries. Students completing the honors requirements for this course must complete the following projects in addition to the regular coursework: develop a portfolio of researched recipes and tested recipes, conduct an interview, write a research paper, bake and decorate a cake, prepare candy, choose a main dish, then prepare a healthier version, conduct demonstrations.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
5344 BIOCHEMISTRY OF FOODS
5344 BIOCHEMISTRY OF FOODS
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS
Grades 11-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. This is an in-depth study of the application of scientific principles integrating biology, chemistry, and microbiology in the context of food and the global food industry. Students understand how biology, chemistry, and physics principles apply to the composition of foods, the nutrition of food, food product development, food processing, food safety and sanitation, food packaging, and food storage. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology, physics, and chemistry in the context of highly advanced industry applications of foods.
Fulfills a Core 40 Science requirement for all diplomas
Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course
Not an approved NCAA course
7157 Child and Adolescent Development Available 2023-24 Education Careers Pathway - Level 2 Course
7157 Child and Adolescent Development Available 2023-24 Education Careers Pathway - Level 2 Course
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS
Grades 10, 11,12
Prerequisite: Principles of Teaching
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Child and Adolescent Development examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and moral development of the child from birth through adolescence with a focus on the middle years through adolescence. Basic theories of child development, biological and environmental foundations of development, and the study of children through observation and interviewing techniques are explored. The influence of parents, peers, the school environment, culture and the media are discussed. An observation experience up to 20 hours may be required for completion of this course. This course has been approved to be offered for dual credit. Students pursuing this course for dual credit are still required to meet the minimum prerequisites for the course and pass the course with a C or better in order for dual credit to be awarded.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
5362 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
5362 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT
Grades 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants. The focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting practices and skills, including brain development research, that support positive development of children. Topics include consideration of the roles, responsibilities and challenges of parenthood; human sexuality; adolescent pregnancy; prenatal development; preparation for birth; the birth process; meeting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural growth and developmental needs of infants; impacts of heredity, environment, and family and societal crisis on development of the infant; caring for children with special needs. Applications through projects and visuals provide opportunities for students to get advanced and current medical information about prenatal development and complications. This course is recommended for all students regardless of their career cluster or pathway to build basic parenting skills and is especially appropriate for students with interest in human services, education-related careers, and neonatal nursing.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
5462 HUMAN and SOCIAL SERVICES II
5462 HUMAN and SOCIAL SERVICES II
Hospitality and Human Services Graduation Pathway - Year 2
Hospitality and Human Services Graduation Pathway - Year 2
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDIT
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Human and Social Services I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course prepares students for occupations and higher education programs related to assisting individuals and families in meeting their potential. Through work base experiences, students apply the knowledge and skills developed in the Human Services Foundations course. Concentration areas include family and social services, youth development, and adult and elder care. Ethical, legal, and safety issues, as well as helping processes and collaborative ways of working with others, will be addressed. Learning experiences will involve analysis of the influence of culture and socioeconomic factors on individual choices and opportunities, service delivery models, and theoretical perspectives. Intensive laboratory/field experiences in one or more human social services agencies are a required component of this course. Student laboratory/field experiences may be either school-based, ir available, or "on the job" in community-based experiences. Students are monitored in their laboratory/field experiences by the Human and Social Services II teacher. Achievement of applicable standards will be documented through a student portfolio. Articulation with post-secondary programs is encouraged.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
5380 INTRO TO FASHION AND TEXTILES
5380 INTRO TO FASHION AND TEXTILES
1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT
Grades 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course for those students interested in academic enrichment or a career in the fashion, textile, and apparel industry. This course addresses knowledge and skills related to design, production, acquisition, and distribution in the fashion, textile, and apparel arena. The course includes the study of personal, academic, and career success; careers in the industry; factors influencing the merchandising and selection of fashion, textile, and apparel goods and their properties, design, and production; and consumer skills. A project-based approach integrates instruction and laboratory experiences including application of the elements and principles of design; selection, production, alteration, repair, and maintenance of apparel and textile products; product research, development, and testing; and application of technical tools and equipment utilized in the industry. Students will have outside expenses for this course including: basic sewing supplies (approximately $10), and fabric expenses (approximately $10). Additional projects will require additional cost.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
5350 INTRO TO HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN HONORS Weighted 0.25
5350 INTRO TO HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN HONORS Weighted 0.25
1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT
Grades 9, 10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Are you interested in color, design, furniture, housing styles, house plans, or just want to know more about furnishing an apartment or home? If so, then you will enjoy this course. Topics include: elements and principles of design related to interiors, housing and architecture; blueprinting and floor planning skills, creating functional, safe and aesthetic spaces (including coordinated colors, choosing floor coverings, as well as applying wallpaper); historical aspects and contemporary trends in housing, interiors, and furniture. This is a project-based class with many hands-on experiences including field trips to view houses, furniture, floor, and wall coverings. Students completing the honors requirements for this course must complete the following projects in addition to the regular coursework: draw a house plan with specific instructions, develop a design board, write a research paper, research a career and prepare a presentation.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
5412 IVY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Ia (IVY ECDC100) DUAL CREDIT Weighted .50
5412 IVY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Ia (IVY ECDC100) DUAL CREDIT Weighted .50
5412 IVY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Ib (IVY ECDC 101) DUAL CREDIT Weighted .50
5412 IVY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Ib (IVY ECDC 101) DUAL CREDIT Weighted .50
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS
Grades 11, 12
Recommended Prerequisites: One or more of the following FACS courses - Child Development and Parenting, Preparing for College and Careers, Nutrition and Wellness, and/or approval of the instructor, Mrs. Utley.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Examines basic principles of child development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), the importance of family, licensing, and elements of quality care of young children with an emphasis on the learning environment related to health, safety, and nutrition. Entry-level course for Early Childhood Educators. Students are required to meet personnel requirements for child care licensing which may include but are not limited to FBI fingerprints, 5-panel drug screen, TB test, a physical examination, criminal history checks, CPS registry checks, reference checks, and completion of the ILEAD mandatory training modules- Health and Safety Modules 1-4, Intro to the Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and Child Abuse Prevention and Detection.
Entry level course for Early Childhood Educators. It provides an overview of the history, theory, and foundations of early childhood education as well as exposure to types of programs, curricula and services available to young children. Opportunities to explore a variety of opportunities in the field through lecture, activities, and classroom observations. Students are required to complete observations and field experiences with children as related to this course. Students are required to meet personnel requirements for child care licensing which may include, but are not limited to: FBI fingerprints, 5 panel drug screen, TB test, physical, criminal history checks, CPS registry checks, reference checks, and completion of the ILEAD mandatory training modules- Health and Safety Modules 1-4, Intro to the Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and Child Abuse Prevention and Detection. Students pursuing this course for dual credit are still required to meet the minimum prerequisites for the course and pass the course with a C or better in order for dual credit to be awarded.
Credits: three credits per semester for Ivy Tech, one credit per semester for Concord High School
A Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma elective and directed elective course.
Course Fee: $25.00 for supplies
Off campus child care observations are required. Students must arrange their own transportation.
5342 NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
5342 NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT
Grades 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Nutrition and Wellness provides an opportunity for students to explore the world of food and nutrition. It is a practical class where students will learn the importance of planning well-balanced diets, using resources of time and energy wisely, and developing good safety and sanitation practices when preparing food. Throughout the trimester, the students will select and prepare nutritious snacks and meals based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
7161 Principles of Teaching New 2022-23 Education Careers Pathway - Level 1 Course
7161 Principles of Teaching New 2022-23 Education Careers Pathway - Level 1 Course
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: none
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides a general introduction to the field of teaching. Students will explore educational careers, teaching preparation, and professional expectations as well as requirements for teacher certification. Current trends and issues in education will be examined. A minimum 20 hour classroom observation experience is required for successful completion of this course.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
7176 Principles of Human Services New 2022-23 Human Services Pathway - Level 1 Course
7176 Principles of Human Services New 2022-23 Human Services Pathway - Level 1 Course
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDIT
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: none
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of Human Services explores the history of human services, career opportunities, and the role of the human service worker. Focuses on target populations and community agencies designed to meet the needs of various populations. The course includes a required job shadowing project in a Human Services setting (a suggested four-hour minimum to meet Ivy Tech requirements). This course will also encourage cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity. Focuses on cultural variations in attitudes, values, language, gestures, and customs. Includes information about major racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
7177 Relationships and Emotions Available 2024-25 Human Services Pathway - Level 3 Course
7177 Relationships and Emotions Available 2024-25 Human Services Pathway - Level 3 Course
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDIT
Grades 10,11, 12
Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Human Services
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Relationship & Emotions examines the key elements of healthy relationships. Explores the main problems that damage relationships. Presents research findings on successful and unsuccessful relationships, and emotional connections. Explores the impact of one’s emotional and relationship history on current and future romantic relationships. Presents practical, scientific-based skills for improving relationships. Additionally, this course offers practical and useful information for people who have experienced loss. Students have the opportunity to evaluate their own experiences and attitudes toward loss and grief.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
7162 Teaching and Learning Available 2024-25
7162 Teaching and Learning Available 2024-25
Education Careers Pathway - Level 3 Course
Education Careers Pathway - Level 3 Course
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS
Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: Principles of Teaching
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Teaching and Learning provides students the opportunity to apply many of the concepts that they have learned throughout the Education Professions pathway. In addition to a focus on best practices, this course will provide an introduction to the role that technology plays in the modern classroom. Through hands-on experience with educational software, utility packages, and commonly used microcomputer hardware, students will analyze ways to integrate technology as a tool for instruction, evaluation, and management.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
7174 Understanding Diversity Available 2023-24 Human Services Pathway - Level 2 Course
7174 Understanding Diversity Available 2023-24 Human Services Pathway - Level 2 Course
2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDIT
Grades 10,11, 12
Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Understanding Diversity encourages cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity. Focuses on cultural variations in attitudes, values, language, gestures, and customs. Includes information about major racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
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