Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resources

Animal Science Program of Study

Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Course #: 8420

Level: 1

Grade: 9-10

Credit: 1.0

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Small Animal Management

Course #: 8423

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 0.5

In Small Animal Management, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to small animals and the small animal management industry. Small Animal Management may address topics related to small mammals such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Equine Science

Course #: 8408

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 0.5

In Equine Science, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to equine animal systems and the equine industry. Equine Science may address topics related to horses, donkeys, and mules. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Livestock Production/Lab

Course #: 8422L 

Level: 3

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 2.0

In Livestock Production, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock and the livestock production industry. Livestock Production may address topics related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources with a focus in Animal Science   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8438

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster. 

Applied Ag Engineering Program of Study

Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Course #: 8420

Level: 1

Grade: 9-10

Credit: 1.0

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Agriculture Mechanics & Metal Technologies

Course #: 8424

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.

Agricultural Structures Design & Fabrications/Lab

Course #: 8426

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 2.0

In Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication, students will explore career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for careers in mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students must attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural structures design and fabrication. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their academic knowledge and technical skills in a variety of settings.

Agricultural Equipment Design & Fabrication/Lab

Course #: 8434

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

In Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the design and fabrication of agricultural equipment. To prepare for careers in mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students must attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural equipment design and fabrication. To prepare for success, students reinforce, apply, and transfer their academic knowledge and technical skills in a variety of settings.

Plant Science Program of Study

Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Course #: 8420

Level: 1

Grade: 9-10

Credit: 1.0

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Greenhouse Operation & Production

Course #: 8433

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Greenhouse Operation and Production is designed to develop an understanding of greenhouse production techniques and practices. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.

Horticulture

Course #: 8133

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Horticultural Science is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural management practices as they relate to food and ornamental plant production. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticulture and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Floral Design

Course #: 8130

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.

Advanced Floral Design

Course #: 8131

Prerequisite: Floral Design

Level: 4

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Students are exposed to aspects of occasion-specific design through the Floral Design course, but there is not an advanced course to help students enrich and enhance their skills and interest in specialty designs or design planning for specific occasions and events. Freelance floral design for occasions and events is part of a $30 billion industry and is especially in-demand across the state of Texas. The goal of this course is to provide students with advanced-level floral design knowledge, skills, and experiences that can transition to floral design careers and advancement in the floral design industry.

Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources with a focus in Plant Science   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8134

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster. 

Food Science Program of Study

Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Course #: 8420

Level: 1

Grade: 9-10

Credit: 1.0

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Food Technology & Safety

Course #: 8431

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Food Technology and Safety examines the food technology industry as it relates to food production, handling, and safety. To prepare for careers in value-added and food processing systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to value-added and food processing and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.

Food Processing 

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Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Food Processing focuses on the food processing industry with special emphasis on the handling, processing, and marketing of food products. To prepare for careers in food products and processing systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to natural resources and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources with a focus in Food Science   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8437

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster. 

Agriculture Electives

Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology

Course #: 8421

Grade: 9-12

Credit: 1.0

Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aquacrops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. To prepare for careers in natural resource systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to natural resources, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.

Ag Leadership I, II, & III

Course #: 8441, 8442, 8443

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Students will be an active member in FFA. Students may participate on Leadership and Judging teams from District to State level and/or raise an animal for Livestock Shows and/or have the opportunity to become a Chapter, District, Area, and State FFA Officer.

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

Construction Carpentry Program of Study

Principles of Construction

Course #: 8520

Level: 1

Grade: 9-10

Credit: 1.0

Principles of Construction is intended to provide an introduction and lay a solid foundation for those students entering the construction or craft skilled areas. The course provides a strong knowledge of construction safety, construction mathematics, and common hand and power tools This course also provides communication and occupation skills to assist the student in obtaining and maintaining employment.

Construction Technology I

Course #: 8522

Level: 2

Grade: 10-11

Credit: 2.0

 In Construction Technology I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters or building maintenance supervisors or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, tool usage, building materials, codes, and framing.

Construction Technology II

Course #: 8525

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 2.0

In Construction Management II, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors' assistants or to build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Management II includes knowledge of the design, techniques, and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects.

Practicum in Construction Technology

Course #: 8526

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Construction Technology II

In Practicum in Construction Technology, students will be challenged with the application of knowledge and skills gained in previous construction-related coursework. In many cases students will be allowed to work at a job (paid or unpaid) outside of school or be involved in local projects the school has approved for this class.

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION

Graphic Design Program of Study

Principles of Arts, A/V Tech, & Communications **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8300

Level: 1

Grade: 9

Credit: 1.0

The goal of this course is that the student understands arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities. 

Graphic Design & Illustration I

Course #: 8305

Level: 2

Grade: 10- 12

Credit: 1.0

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.

Graphic Design & Illustration II

Course #: 8308

Level: 3

Grade: 11- 12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Graphic Design & Illustration I

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills.

Practicum in Graphic Design & Illustration 

Course #:

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Graphic Design & Illustration II

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus on skill proficiency. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Animation Program of Study

Principles of Arts, A/V Tech, & Communications **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8300

Level: 1

Grade: 9

Credit: 1.0

The goal of this course is that the student understands arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities. 

Animation I

Course #: 8306

Level: 2

Grade: 10- 12

Credit: 1.0

Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry.

Animation II

Course #: 8309

Level: 3

Grade: 11- 12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Animation I 

Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to create two- and three-dimensional animations. The instruction also assists students seeking careers in the animation industry.

Practicum in Animation 

Course #:

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Animation II 

Careers in animation span all aspects of the arts, audio/video technology, and communications industry. Building upon the concepts taught in Animation II and its corequisite Animation II Lab, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an increasing understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production, and post-production animation products in a professional environment. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

BUSINESS, MARKETING & FINANCE

Accounting & Financial Services Program of Study

Business Information Management I

Course #: 8122

Level: 1

Grade: 9

Credit: 1.0

In this course students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

Accounting I

Course #: 8101

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

 In Accounting I, students will investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students will formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making.

Accounting II

Course #: 8102

Level: 3

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Accounting I 

In Accounting II, students will continue the investigation of the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will reflect on this knowledge as they engage in various managerial, financial, and operational accounting activities. Students will formulate, interpret, and communicate financial information for use in management decision making. Students will use equations, graphical representations, accounting tools, spreadsheet software, and accounting systems in real-world situations to maintain, monitor, control, and plan the use of financial resources.

Practicum in Business Management 

Course #: 8129

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Practicum in Business Management is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions.

Business Management Program of Study

Business Information Management I

Course #: 8122

Level: 1

Grade: 9

Credit: 1.0

In this course students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

Business Information Management II

Course #: 8123

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Business Information Management II 

In Business Information Management II, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software.

Business Management

Course #: 8121

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Business Management is designed to familiarize students with the concepts related to business management as well as the functions of management, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Students will also demonstrate interpersonal and project-management skills.

Practicum in Business Management 

Course #: 8129

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Practicum in Business Management is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Early Learning Program of Study

Principals of Education & Training   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8222

Level: 1

Grade: 8

Credit: 1.0

Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students use self- knowledge as well as educational and career information to analyze various careers within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student's interest area. 

Child Development

Course #: 8224

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Child Development is a course that addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

Child Guidance   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8738

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Child Guidance is a technical laboratory course that addresses the knowledge and skills related to child growth and guidance equipping students to develop positive relationships with children and effective caregiver skills. Students use these skills to promote the well- being and healthy development of children, strengthen a culturally diverse society, and pursue careers related to the care, guidance, and education of children, including those with special needs. Instruction may be delivered through school-based laboratory training or through work-based delivery arrangements such as cooperative education, mentoring, and job shadowing. 

Practicum in Early Learning   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8870

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Instructional Practices 

Practicum in Early Learning is a field-based course that provides students background knowledge of early childhood development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher facilitator and an exemplary industry professional. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of early learning teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. 

Education & Training Program of Study

Principals of Education & Training   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8222

Level: 1

Grade: 8

Credit: 1.0

Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students use self- knowledge as well as educational and career information to analyze various careers within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student's interest area. 

Child Development

Course #: 8224

Level: 2

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Child Development is a course that addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

Instructional Practices

Course #: 8225

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: At least one credit from the Education & Training career cluster. 

Instructional Practices is a field-based (practicum) course that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, assist with record keeping, and perform other duties of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.

Practicum in Education & Training

Course #: 8226

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Instructional Practices 

Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based course that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and perform other duties of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.

HEALTH SCIENCE 

Healthcare Program of Study

Principles of Health Science **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8718

Level: 1

Grade: 9

Credit: 1.0

The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry. 

DC Medical Terminology 

Course #: 8728

Level: 2

Grade: 10

Credit: 1.0

The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Anatomy & Physiology Honors

Course #: 4302

Level: 4

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Biology & a second science credit 

The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis.

DC Health Science Theory & Clinical

Course #: 8831

Level: 3

Grade: 11

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Biology

The Health Science Clinical course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development.

DC Practicum in Health Science

Course #: 8832

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Health Science Theory & Biology

The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

Culinary Arts Program of Study

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Course #: 8769

Level: 1

Grade: 9-10

Credit: 1.0

Introduction to Culinary Arts will emphasize the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well-run restaurant. Introduction to Culinary Arts will provide insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills. This is an entry level course for students interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry. This course is offered as a classroom and laboratory-based course.

Culinary Arts I

Course #: 8721

Level: 2

Grade: 10-11

Credit: 2.0

Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students can pursue a national sanitation certification or other appropriate industry certifications. This course is offered as a laboratory-based course.

Advanced Culinary Arts 

Course #: 8847

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 

Advanced Culinary Arts will extend content and enhance skills introduced in Culinary Arts by in-depth instruction of industry-driven standards in order to prepare students for success in higher education, certifications, and/or immediate employment.

Practicum in Culinary Arts **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8851

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Adv Culinary Arts 

Practicum in Culinary Arts is a unique practicum that provides occupationally specific opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Practicum in Culinary Arts integrates academic and career and technical education; provides more interdisciplinary instruction; and supports strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing culinary art based workplace. 

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

STEM

Cybersecurity Program of Study

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Course #: 8821

Level: 1

Grade: 9

Credit: 1.0

In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore fundamental concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will review and explore security policies designed to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study in cybersecurity. A variety of courses are available to students interested in this field. Foundations of Cybersecurity may serve as an introductory course in this field of study.

Computer Science I

Course #: 8823

Level: 2

Grade: 10-11

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisites: Algebra I 

Computer Science I will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.

Networking   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8825

Level: 3

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Recommended Prerequisites: Foundations of Cybersecurity

In Networking, students will develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to data networking technologies and practices to apply them to personal or career development. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. 

Cybersecurity Capstone   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8826

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Recommended Prerequisites: Foundations of Cybersecurity

In the Cybersecurity Capstone course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore advanced concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will develop security policies to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study toward industry certification. A variety of courses are available to students interested in the cybersecurity field. Cybersecurity Capstone may serve as a culminating course in this field of study. 

Engineering Program of Study

Principles of Applied Engineering

Course #: 8813

Level: 1

Grade: 9

Credit: 1.0

Principles of Applied Engineering provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will develop engineering communication skills, which include computer graphics, modeling, and presentations, by using a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will have an understanding of the various fields of engineering and will be able to make informed career decisions. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments.

Engineering Design & Presentation I

Course #: 8760

Level: 3

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Algebra I & at least once credit in a course from the STEM career cluster. 

Students enrolled in Engineering Design and Presentation I will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the design process as it applies to engineering fields and project management using multiple software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes. Through implementation of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities in engineering, technology, and drafting and what is required to gain and maintain employment in these areas.

Engineering Design & Problem Solving

Course #: 4406

Level: 4

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry & at least one credit in a level 2 course or higher in the STEM career cluster. 

The Engineering Design and Problem Solving course is the creative process of solving problems by identifying needs and then devising solutions. The solution may be a product, technique, structure, or process depending on the problem. Science aims to understand the natural world, while engineering seeks to shape this world to meet human needs and wants. Engineering design takes into consideration limiting factors or "design under constraint." Various engineering disciplines address a broad spectrum of design problems using specific concepts from the sciences and mathematics to derive a solution. The design process and problem solving are inherent to all engineering disciplines.

Practicum in STEM   **New Course Offering**

Course #: 8861

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry & at least one credit in a level 2 course or higher in the STEM career cluster. 

Practicum in STEM is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. 

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

Automotive Program of Study

Automotive Basics

Course #: 8624

Level: 2

Grade: 9-10

Credit: 1.0

Automotive Basics includes knowledge of the basic automotive systems and the theory and principles of the components that make up each system and how to service these systems. Automotive Basics includes applicable safety and environmental rules and regulations. In Automotive Basics, students will gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of vehicle systems. This study allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings. The focus of this course is to teach safety, tool identification, proper tool use, and employability.

Auto Tech I

Course #: 8622/8622DC

Level: 3

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 2.0

Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair includes knowledge of the major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems. This course includes applicable safety and environmental rules and regulations. In Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair, students will gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems. This study will allow students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings. The focus of this course is to teach safety, tool identification, proper tool use, and employability.

Auto Tech II

Course #: 8623/8623DC

Level: 4

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Automotive Tech I 

Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service includes knowledge of the major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems. Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service includes applicable safety and environmental rules and regulations. In this course, students will gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems. This study will allow students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings. The focus of this course is to teach safety, tool identification, proper tool use, and employability.

Practicum in Auto Tech I

Course #: 8625/8625DC

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Automotive Tech II

Practicum in Transportation Systems is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience such as internships, mentorships, independent study, or laboratories. The Practicum can be either school lab based or worked based.

Practicum in Auto Tech II

Course #: 8626/8626DC

Level: 4

Grade: 12

Credit: 2.0

Prerequisite: Practicum in Auto Tech I

Practicum in Transportation Systems II is the second level practicum course, designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience such as internships, mentorships, independent study, or laboratories. The Practicum can be either school lab based or worked based.

OTHER CTE COURSES

• Forensic Science

• Professional Communications

• Dollars & Sense

• Career Prep 

Forensic Science

Course #: 4403

Level: 4

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisites: Biology & Chemistry

Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior.  Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes.  Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis.  Students will earn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic science. 

Professional Communication

Course #: 8100

Level: 1

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 0.5

This course blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career-based environment. The student will concentrate on employability communication skills, critical-thinking skills, and developing leadership skills for the workforce.

Dollars & Sense

Course #: 8745

Level: 1

Grade: 10-12

Credit: 0.5

Dollars & Sense focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, money-management processes, decision-making skills, impact of technology, and preparation for human services careers. 

Career Prep I & II

Course #: 8001/8002

Level: 4

Grade: 11-12

Credit: 2

Career Prep provides opportunities for students to participate in work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences.  The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace.  Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. 

Students must complete 3 courses earning 4 or more credits; one course must be at a level 3 or 4 in order to earn completer status. Students who earn completer status earn the endorsement associated with the program of study.