CTE Advanced Studies BMA

CTE Advanced Studies

Course Number: CS95

Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25

Hours of Instruction: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Two technical credits in one Career Cluster

Aligned Career Technical Student Organization: An association for Marketing Education students (DECA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National FFA Organization (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Health Professionals (HOSA), SkillsUSA, and Technology Student Association, (TSA)

Aligned Industry Credential: None

Description: This culminating course is for juniors and seniors who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in one Career Cluster. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning to postsecondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills. Competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.