POS Leadership Prep

ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Leadership Prep School offers career and technical education programs in Arts, Audio Video Technology, & Communication; Health Science; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public Service. Admission to these programs is based on TEA and local LEA standards.

It is the policy of Leadership Prep School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

It is the policy of Leadership Prep School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Leadership Prep School will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at Brian Allen, ballen@lpsfrisco.com, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at Jasmine Washington, jwashington@lpsfrisco.com.

Leadership Prep School ofrece programas de educación técnica y vocacional en Artes, Tecnología de Audio y Video, y Comunicación; Ciencias de la Salud; Servicios Humanos; Tecnología de la Información; Derecho y Servicio Público. La admisión a estos programas se basa en Estándares TEA y LEA locales.

Es norma de Leadership Prep School no discriminar en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

Es norma de Leadership Prep School no discriminar en sus procedimientos de empleo por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

Leadership Prep School tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX en Brian Allen, ballen@lpsfrisco.com, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 en Jasmine Washington, jwashington@lpsfrisco.com.

LEADERSHIP PREP SCHOOL

8100 Teel Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034

972-370-3650

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Understanding Common Terms in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

CTE

Career and technical education programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.

Program of Study

Perkins V describes a program of study as a coordinated, non duplicative sequence of academic and technical content at the secondary and postsecondary level that:

● Incorporates challenging state academic standards

● Addresses academic, technical, and employability skills

● Aligns with the needs of industries in the state, regional, and/or local economy

● Progresses in specificity, beginning with all aspects of industry and leading to more occupation

● Specific instruction

● Has multiple entry and exit points that incorporate credentialing

● Culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential

Endorsement

Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students must select an endorsement* in the ninth grade. Students earn an endorsement by completing the curriculum requirements for the endorsement, including 4th credit of math and science and 2 additional elective credits.

IBC

An industry-based certification (IBC) is a specific type of credential that validates that an individual possesses certain industry specific skills related to a career cluster or occupation and is measured against a set of accepted industry standards. TEA adopted by rule (19 TAC 74.1003) a set of requirements and process to formally approve industry-based certifications. This is a high-level summary of those requirements:

1. Defined as a certification – not just a certificate of course completion, but demonstration that skills were obtained and valid for a specific period of time (e.g., not the driver education course, but the drivers’ license exam)

2. Industry recognized and valued – employer surveys indicate the certification is given significant consideration for hiring and wages

3. Attainable by a high school student – a 17 or 18 year old could reasonably earn it by graduation

4. Portable – regionally, to multiple employers, or to more advanced postsecondary or apprentice work

5. Certifying Entity – certifications are issued independent of course completion to validate skills (e.g., DPS as the entity that validates passage of the drivers license exams)

ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE CHART

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS

3-D Modeling and Animation

Digital Arts and Animation Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology

Family and Community Services

AP Computer Science ALOTE

AP Computer Science AMATH

Computer Science II

Mobile Application Development

Introduction to C# Programming Applications

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS CAREER CLUSTER

The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC career cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.

Graphic Design and Interactive Media

The Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into designing clothing and accessories, and creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13008200 Principles of Arts, Audio/Video

Technology,

and Communications

Grade Placement: 9

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications:

● Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design

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.

13009970 Video Game Design

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Video Game Design will allow students to explore one of the largest industries in the global marketplace and the new emerging careers it provides in the field of technology. Students will learn gaming, computerized gaming, evolution of gaming, artistic aspects of perspective, design, animation, technical concepts of collision theory, and programming logic. Students will participate in a simulation of a real video game design team while developing technical proficiency in constructing an original game design.

03580510

3-D Modeling and Animation

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

3-D Modeling and Animation consists of computer images created in a virtual threedimensional (3-D) environment. 3-D Modeling and Animation has applications in many careers, including criminal justice, crime scene, and legal applications; construction and architecture; engineering and design; and the movie and game industries. Students in this course will produce various 3-D models of real-world objects. 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.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

03580500 Digital Arts and Animation

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Digital Art and Animation consists of computer images and animations created with digital imaging software. Digital Art and Animation has applications in many careers, including graphic design, advertising, web design, animation, corporate communications, illustration, character development, script writing, storyboarding, directing, producing, inking, project management, editing, and the magazine, television, film, and game industries. Students in this course will produce various real-world projects and animations. 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.

N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

The Practicum in Entrepreneurship provides students the opportunity to apply classroom learnings and experiences to real-world business problems and opportunities, while expanding their skill sets and professional relationships as a real or simulated business owner versus the experience one would have as an employee. Students will prepare for an entrepreneurial career in their area of interest in their career cluster and build on and apply the knowledge and skills gained from courses taken in an array of career areas. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of the student’s need for work-based learning 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. It is recommended that students are paired with local business owners or employers in their specific industry program of study.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER

The Health Science Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services

The Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This program of study also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients, rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays, and exploration opportunities associated with blood laboratories as well as radiologic technology and ultrasound technology.

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

OR (if math/science requirements are met)

Meets the requirements of the STEM Endorsement

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

COURSE INFORMATION

13020300

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Medical Terminology

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

13020600

Anatomy and Physiology

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Biology and a second science credit

Certifications: None

13020800 Pathophysiology

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Biology and Chemistry

Certifications: None

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.

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.

The Pathophysiology 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 Pathophysiology will study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of disease. Students will differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology. Students should know that some questions are outside the realm of science because they deal with phenomena that are not scientifically testable.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Dental Hygienest Dental Hygienest Dentist

Medical/Clinical Assistant Nuclear Medical Technology/ Technologist Physical Assistant

Nuclear Medical Technology/ Technologist

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science Radiation Therapist Radiologist

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician

Radiologic Technology/Science Radiographer

HUMAN SERVICES CAREER CLUSTER

The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services.

Family and Community Services

The Family and Community Services program of study introduces students to knowledge and skills related to social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences. CTE learners may learn about or practice managing social and community services or teaching family and consumer sciences. Students may follow career paths in social work or therapy for children, families, or school communities.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

SUGGESTED

N1302542

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Principles of Community Services

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Principles of Human Services is a laboratory course that will enable students to investigate careers in the Human Services Career Cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, highwage, or high-demand human services careers.

13009900

Professional Communications

Grade Placement: 9 - 10

Credits: .5

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a careerbased environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct internet research.

13024200

Principles of Human Services

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Principles of Human Services is a laboratory course that will enable students to investigate careers in the Human Services Career Cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, highwage, or high-demand human services careers.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13024400 Interpersonal Studies

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: .5

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

13024900 Family and Community Services

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

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.

Family and Community Services is a laboratorybased course designed to involve students in realistic and meaningful community-based activities through direct service or servicelearning experiences. Students are provided opportunities to interact with and provide services to individuals, families, and the community through community or volunteer services. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing organizational and leadership skills and characteristics.

N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications:

● Community Health Workers

The Practicum in Entrepreneurship provides students the opportunity to apply classroom learnings and experiences to real-world business problems and opportunities, while expanding their skill sets and professional relationships as a real or simulated business owner versus the experience one would have as an employee. Students will prepare for an entrepreneurial career in their area of interest in their career cluster and build on and apply the knowledge and skills gained from courses taken in an array of career areas. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of the student’s need for work-based learning 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. It is recommended that students are paired with local business owners or employers in their specific industry program of study.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER CLUSTER

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing, scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

Programming and Software Development

The Programming and Software Development program of study explores the occupations and education opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, and testing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications. This program of study may also include exploration into creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

Meets the requirements of the STEM Endorsement

PROGRAMMING AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS

Courses

Level 1

Level 2

AP

AP

Level 3

Level 4 Practicum in Entrepreneurship

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

03580140 Fundamentals of Computer Science

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Fundamentals of Computer Science is intended as a first course for those students just beginning the study of computer science. Students will learn about the computing tools that are used every day. Students will foster their creativity and innovation through opportunities to design, implement, and present solutions to realworld problems. Students will collaborate and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. Students will learn the problem-solving and reasoning skills that are the foundation of computer science. 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 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.

A3580300 AP Computer Science Principles

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: ● Algebra I

Certifications: None

AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. In this course, students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They will incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems, including the Internet, work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. It is important to note that the AP Computer Science Principles course does not have a designated programming language. Teachers have the flexibility to choose a programming language(s) that is most appropriate for their students to use in the classroom.

03580200

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Computer Science I

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Algebra I

Certifications: None

A3580110

AP Computer Science A - Math

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

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.

AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

A3580120 AP Computer Science B - LOTE

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

03580390 Mobile Application Development

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Algebra I

Certifications: None

Mobile Application Development will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and deliver meaningful projects using mobile computing devices. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use software development concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to program mobile devices. By using software design 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 mobile application development through the study of development platforms, programming languages, and software design standards. 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.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

N1302812 Introduction to C# Programming Applications

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Introduction to C# Programming Applications is a study of C# syntax including data types, control structures, functions, syntax and semantics of language, classes, class relations and exception handling.

The Practicum in Entrepreneurship provides students the opportunity to apply classroom learnings and experiences to real-world business problems and opportunities, while expanding their skill sets and professional relationships as a real or simulated business owner versus the experience one would have as an employee. Students will prepare for an entrepreneurial career in their area of interest in their career cluster and build on and apply the knowledge and skills gained from courses taken in an array of career areas. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of the student’s need for work-based learning 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. It is recommended that students are paired with local business owners or employers in their specific industry program of study.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER CLUSTER

The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services.

Law Enforcement

The Law Enforcement program of study teaches CTE learners about the development of, adherence to, and protection of various branches of law. Students will learn how to appropriately and legally respond to breaches in the law according to statutory rules and regulations as well as investigate how and why the breaches occurred.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13029500 Forensic Science

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Biology and Chemistry

Certifications: None

Forensic Science is a course that introduces students to the application of science to connect a violation of law to a specific criminal, criminal act, or behavior and victim. Students will learn terminology and procedures related to the search and examination of physical evidence in criminal cases as they are performed in a typical crime laboratory. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprints, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, and cartridge cases. Students will also learn the history and the legal aspects as they relate to each discipline of forensic science and understand that scientific methods of investigation can be experimental, descriptive, or comparative.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS