Career Development Education
Course Descriptions
Career Management F/S
Course Number: ED452X0S
This course prepares students to locate, secure, keep, and change careers. Emphasis is placed on self-assessment of characteristics, interests, and values; education and career exploration; evaluation of career information and creation of a career plan. Based on the National Career Development Guidelines, skills learned in this course include, but are not limited to communications, interpersonal skills, problem solving, personal management and teamwork. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include business/industry field trips, internships, job shadowing, and service learning. Student participation in Career and Technical Student Organization, (CTSO) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
Length of Course: 1 Unit
Recommended for Grade: 9–10
Career Internship F/S
Course Number: CS972X003
Course Number Honors: CS975X01
Honors Career Internship students should exhibit a level of maturity that enables them to meet the demands of more rigorous assignments. Students should be able to work dependably on assignments. Additional assignments may include, but not limited to: and outside internship site interview, additional college research, soft skill assignment and an E-portfolio.
Prerequisite: Completion of Application Packet (including all required signatures), Permission of Career Development Coordinator and school administration, and completion of a 2-course sequence in a related cluster (one course must be a completer course).
Work-based learning allows for additional development of workplace and technical competencies during the senior year. It brings the classroom into the workplace and the workplace into the classroom. This provides students with the well-rounded skills that go beyond academics and includes soft skills they will need in college and the workplace. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily job operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers and perform certain job tasks. Internships can be exploratory or career related and allows the student to get hands on experience in a number of related activities. The Career Development Coordinator, student and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation and evaluation of an internship. Internships are allowed during the school day. They can be paid or unpaid. A student may earn 1 unit of credit towards graduation. A student must have completed at least 2 courses in CTE with one course being a completer. A student may complete a max. of two internships.
School or personal insurance is required.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 12