Human Services Courses

Grade: 9 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7430 PEIMS: 13025100

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PD

Berkner High School and Lake Highlands High School ONLY

In Introduction to Cosmetology, students explore careers in the cosmetology industry. Students may begin to earn hours toward state licensing requirements in this course.

Grade: 10-11 Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7428 PEIMS: 13025200

Prerequisite: recommended: Principles of Human Services or Intro to Cosmetology

Endorsement: PS

Berkner High School and Lake Highlands High School ONLY

This course is part of a planned 1500 clock hour, two-year sequence of classroom and lab instruction. One thousand laboratory clock hours plus 500 academic hours awarded upon the completion of the laboratory hours enroute to earning a state license and permit from TDLR. Instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in cosmetology careers. Instruction includes sterilization and sanitation processes, shampooing and rinsing hair, application of creams and color rinses, application of scalp and hair treatments, shaping and thinning hair, hairstyling, permanent waving, hair coloring, manicuring, facial massage and make-up.

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7429 PEIMS: 13025300

Prerequisite: Cosmetology I

Endorsement: PS

Advanced course

Berkner High School and Lake Highlands High School ONLY

The second-year continuance of Cosmetology I allows students to earn the necessary hours to earn state license and permit from TDLR upon passing state examination and completing in class course hours.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7439 PEIMS: 13025100

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: Public Service

Berkner High School STEM Academy

In Introduction to Barbering, students explore careers in the barbering industry. Students may begin to earn hours toward state licensing requirements in this course.

Grade: 10-11 Credit: 3 – full year

RISD: CT7437 PEIMS: N1302534

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

Berkner High School ONLY

Barbering I is an extended course of study that enables students to become licensed barbers through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Barbering is a program that allows students to earn an industry certificate that launches them into a professional career immediately, yet also specifies rigorous curricula that prepares the student to be successful in a post-secondary learning environment.

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 3 – full year

RISD: CT7438 PEIMS: N1302535

Prerequisite: Barbering I

Endorsement: PS

Advanced course

Berkner High School ONLY

Barbering II is an extended course of study that enables students to become licensed barbers through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Barbering is a program that allows students to earn an industry certificate that launches them into a professional career immediately, yet also specifies rigorous curricula that prepares the student to be successful in a post-secondary learning environment.

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7910 PEIMS: N1302540

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

Advanced course

Berkner High School and Lake Highlands High School ONLY

Students who enroll in Microbiology and Safety for Cosmetology Careers will receive instruction in the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, identification of microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7913 PEIMS N1302542

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: Public Services

Richardson High School ONLY

This course will introduce high school students to the field of non-profits/community service and counseling. Students will explore career options that provide assistance for individuals and families in need. The students will understand policies, design community service plans, and develop a portfolio community and state resources. Students will be encouraged to job shadow, volunteer for community service-based experiences, and participate in service-learning opportunities.

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7914 PEIMS: N1302543

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: Public Service

This course provides an overview of the nonprofit, social, community service, and faith-based organization sector in the United States with an emphasis on professional practices and development of the skills needed to implement service programs. Topics covered include the roles of community service providers in meeting human service needs, the sociological factors on clients receiving services, and the exploration of careers.

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7423 PEIMS: 13024600

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: Public Service

In Counseling and Mental Health, students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations on their actions and responsibilities, and the implications of their actions. students understand how professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.

Grade: 9-12 Credit: .5 - one semester

RISD: CT7446 PEIMS: 13024400

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: Human Services

Interpersonal Studies examines how the relationships between individuals and among family members significantly affect the quality of life. Students use knowledge and skills in family studies and human development to enhance personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, manage multiple adult roles, and pursue careers related to counseling and mental health services.