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DHS Engineering Certificate Details

To earn the DHS Engineering Certificate upon graduation, students must have no incidences of academic dishonesty or behaviorial referrals on record and accomplish the following.

Coursework: Be enrolled year-long and earn a passing grade in the following electives:

- One Introductory Course
  - - Introduction to Engineering Design
    - Computer Science Essentials
    - Environmental Sustainability
- One Foundational Courses
  - - AP Computer Science Principles
    - Honors Principles of Engineering
- One Specialization Course
  - - Honors Digital Electronics
    - AP Computer Science Applications
    - Computer Integrated Manufacturing
    - PLTW Cybersecurity
    - ROP Civil Engineering & Architecture
    - ROP Aerospace

Online Portfolio: Create an Online Portfolio that meets the following requirements:

- Includes:
  - - About Me Page - Personal biography & goals
    - Resume
    - Project samples - 2 per course
    - Career Speakers & Exploration Blog - 4+ guest speakers (from courses), plus one of the Career Experiences below
- Demonstrates:
  - - Professional writing and organization
    - Technical writing, design process & technical competencies
    - Problem-solving & teamwork

Career Exploration: Participate & successfully complete one of the following (which must be written about with proof shown of completion in their Online Portfolio):

- At least 4 DEDA-Approved full day field trips
- The DHS STEM Mentor Program
- A STEM Research Program (at least 160 hours)
- A STEM-Based Internship (at least 160 hours)

Starting with the Class of 2026, student that have completed either:

- The DHS STEM Mentor Program during their junior year (Application Required)

- PLTW Honors Digital Electronics

will earn a distinction on their Engineering Certificate.

Academy Completion

To be eligible for Certificate Completion, students must have declared in to the Academy by their sophomore year, following the timeline described HERE. During senior year, students will complete an online application and submit their portfolio for review by Academy staff, mentors, and alumni. If all requirements are verified as met and portfolio is deemed satisfactory by Academy staff, students will earn a pathway distinction on their transcript indicating their participation in the Dublin Engineering and Design Academy. Students will be awarded a certificate at Senior Awards and receive an engineering cord to wear during commencement. Seniors should look out for emails and Canvas announcements about completion requirements and interview scheduling so that they don't miss any important information.

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