ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Van Alstyne ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications; Business, Marketing, and Finance; Education and Training; Engineering; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Law & Public Service; Manufacturing. Admission to these programs is based on TEA and local LEA standards.
It is the policy of Van Alstyne ISD 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 Van Alstyne ISD 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.
Van Alstyne ISD 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 (email address of Title IX Coordinator), (phone number of Title IX Coordinator), and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at (email address of Section 504 Coordinator), (phone number of Section 504 Coordinator).
Van Alstyne ISD ofrece programas de educación técnica y vocacional en Agricultura, Comida y Recursos Naturales; Arquitectura y Construcción; Artes, Tecnología de Audio y Video, y Comunicación; Negocios, Mercadotecnia y Finanzas; Educación y Formación; Ingeniería; Ciencias de la Salud; Hotelería y Turismo; Servicios Humanos; Derecho y Servicio Público; Manufactura. La admisión a estos programas se basa en Estándares TEA y LEA locales.
Es norma de Van Alstyne ISD 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 Van Alstyne ISD 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.
Van Alstyne ISD 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 (dirección), (dirección de correo electrónico), (número de teléfono), y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 en (dirección), (dirección de correo electrónico), (número de teléfono).
VAN ALSTYNE ISD
700 Collin Mckinney Pkwy, Van Alstyne, TX 75495 (903) 482-8803
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.
LEVEL 3
Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication w/Lab
LEVEL 4
Agriculture, Food, and Natural
Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication w/Lab
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS
AWS D1.1, AWS D9.1
API 1104 Dual Credit
Veterinary Medical Applications
Advanced Floral Design
Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II
Advanced Animal Science
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Scientific Research and Design
Advanced Plant and Soil Science
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Scientific Research and Design
Career and Technical Education
Project Based Capstone
Graphic Design and Illustration II w/Lab Career Preparation I Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
Elanco Vet Med App Certification
Elanco Animal Science Certification
TX Florist Association Knowledge Based Floral Certification
Audio/Video Production II w/ Lab
Printing and Imaging Technology I
Preparation I Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Practicum in Audio/Video Production
and Imaging Technology II
Audio Visual CommunicationsJob Ready NOCTI Video Production
Career Preparation for Programs of Study Graphic Production Technology - Job Ready
ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE CHART
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
industry based certifications.
Business Management
INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS
Preparation I
Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Practicum in Business Management
Statistics and Business Decision Making NOCTI General Management
NOCTI Admin Assisting Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Expert
Project
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Science Theory/Health Science Clinical
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Practicum
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Science Theory/Health Science Clinical Kinesiology II
Prep I
Career and Technical Education Project Based Capstone
Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Practicum in Health Science
(Dual Credit Program through Grayson College)
Pre-Professional Certification in Nutrition, Food, and Wellness
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.
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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.
Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
The Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with applying engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems related to power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water use, and processing agricultural products. This program of study includes diagnosing, repairing, or overhauling farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
Animal Science
The Animal Science program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. This program of study includes applying biology and life science to real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include a veterinary office, a farm or ranch, or any outdoor area harboring animal life. Students will research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose diseases and injuries of animals.
Plant Science
The Plant Science program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the science, research, and business of plants and other living organisms. This program of study includes the application of biology and life science to real-world life processes of plants and vegetation, either in laboratories or in the field.
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
Courses are not tied to grade levels.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Principles of
Agriculture
Agriculture
Food, and Natural Resources
and Fabrication w/Lab
Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication w/Lab
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
COURSE INFORMATION
Dual Credit Through Grayson College
13000200
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13002210
Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies w/Lab
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13002300
Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication w/Lab
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications:
● AWS D1.1
● AWS D9.1
● API 1104
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.
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.
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13002360 Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication w/Lab
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications:
● AWS D1.1
● AWS D9.1
● API 1104
13002500 Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
In Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the design and fabrication of agricultural equipment.
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.
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ANIMAL SCIENCE
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
Courses are not tied to grade levels. Level
Level
Level
Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra l and Geometry; and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production.
Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13000200 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13000300 Livestock Production
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13000600 Veterinary Medical Applications
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites:
● Equine Science
● Small Animal Management
● Livestock Production
Certifications:
● Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications
Certification
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.
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.
Veterinary Medical Applications covers topics relating to veterinary practices, including practices for large and small animal species.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13002500 Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13000700
Advanced Animal Science
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
● Algebra l and Geometry
● Either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production
Certifications:
● Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
13037200 Scientific Research and Design
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Biology
● Chemistry
● Integrated Physics
● Chemistry (IPC)
● Physics
Certifications: None
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.
Advanced Animal Science examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences.
Scientific Research and Design is a broadbased course designed to allow districts and schools considerable flexibility to develop local curriculum to supplement any program of study or coherent sequence. The course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions. These components are integrated with the career and technical education emphasis of helping students gain entry-level employment in high-skill, high-wage jobs and/or continue their education. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. Students may take this course with different course content for a maximum of three credits.
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
PLANT SCIENCE
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13000200 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13001800 Floral Design
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
N1300270 Advanced Floral Design
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites:
● Floral Design
Certifications:
● Texas State Florist's Association
Knowledge Based Floral Certification
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.
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.
In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. Through the analysis and evaluation of various occasion and event types, students explore the design needs and expectations of clients and propose and evaluate appropriate creations. From conception to evaluation, students are challenged to create and design appropriate specialty floral designs that meet the needs of the client. Furthermore, an emphasis on budgetary adherence and entrepreneurship equips students with many of the necessary skills needed for success in floral enterprises.
13002100
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Advanced Plant and Soil Science
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13002500 Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13037200
Scientific Research and Design
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Biology
● Chemistry
● Integrated Physics
● Chemistry (IPC)
● Physics
Certifications: None
Advanced Plant and Soil Science provides a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. To prepare for careers in plant and soil science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to plant and soil science and the workplace.
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.
Scientific Research and Design is a broadbased course designed to allow districts and schools considerable flexibility to develop local curriculum to supplement any program of study or coherent sequence. The course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions. These components are integrated with the career and technical education emphasis of helping students gain entry-level employment in high-skill, high-wage jobs and/or continue their education. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. Students may take this course with different course content for a maximum of three credits.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Career and Technical Education Project Based Capstone
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Biology/Biological Sciences Horticulture Plant Breeding
Biological and Physical Sciences Plant Pathology/ Phytopathology Botany/Plant Biology WORKFORCE/CAREER
OPTIONS
ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER CLUSTER
The Architecture and Construction career cluster focuses on designing,planning,managing,building, and maintaining thebuiltenvironment. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from architects, carpenters, and construction managers to electricians, plumbers and heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.
HVAC and Sheet Metal
The HVAC and SheetMetal program ofstudy focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with installing, servicing, or repairing heating and air conditioning systems. Theprogramofstudy addresses fabrication, assembly, installation, and repairof sheetmetal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
the requirements of the Business and Industry 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.
HVAC AND SHEET METAL
Technology
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13005800 Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration
Technology I
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
In Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as technicians in the HVAC and refrigeration industry or building maintenance industry, prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field of construction management, or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, principles of HVAC theory, use of tools, codes, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
13005900 Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration
Technology II
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology l
12701300 Career Preparation
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
In Masonry Technology I Masonry Technology I (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as HVAC and refrigeration technicians or building maintenance technicians or supervisors, prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field of construction or construction management, or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, electrical theory, use of tools, codes, installation of commercial HVAC equipment, heat pumps, troubleshooting techniques, various duct systems, and maintenance practices.
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: 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
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 Interactive Media program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs,such as packaging, displays, or logos. The program of study includes designing clothing and accessories, creating special effects, animation, or othervisual images usingfilm, video, computers, orother electronictools and media foruse incomputer games,movies,music videos, and commercials.
Digital Communications
The Digital Communications program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with the production of audio and visual media formats for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures. This program of study may also include exploration into operating machines and equipment to record sound and images, such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment.
Printing and Imaging
The Printing and Imaging regional program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with designing packaging, displays, or logos to meet specific commercial or promotional needs. This program of study includes the foundations of business management, customer service, graphic design, graphic production, and large-format printing.
Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
Courses are not tied to grade levels.
Level
Level
Level
Level
Practicum
Practicum
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13008200 Principles of Arts, Audio/Video
Technology, and Communications
Grade Placement: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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.
13008810
Graphic Design and Illustration I w/Lab
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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.
13008910
Graphic Design and Illustration II w/Lab
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Graphic Design and Illustration l
Certifications: None
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. Districts are encouraged to offer this lab in a consecutive block with Graphic Design and Illustration II to allow students sufficient time to master the content of both courses.
12701300
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Career Preparation I
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13009000 Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Graphic Design and Illustration ll and Graphic Design and Illustration ll Lab
Certifications:
● Audio Visual Communications- Job Ready
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
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.
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.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
COURSE INFORMATION
13008200
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Principles of Arts, Audio/Video
Technology, and Communications
Grade Placement: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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.
13009900
Professional Communications
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
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.
13008500
Audio/Video Production l w/Lab
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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 industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post- production audio and video products.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13008600 Audio/Video Production ll w/Lab
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites:
● Audio/Video Production l
Certifications: None
Building upon the concepts taught in Audio/ Video Production, 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 develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post- production products. This course may be implemented in an audio format or a format with both audio and video.
12701300 Career Preparation I
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13008700 Practicum in Audio/Video Production
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Audio/Video Production ll
Certifications:
● Audio Visual Communications- Job Ready
● NOCTI Video Production
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
Building upon the concepts taught in Audio/ Video Production II and its corequisite Audio/Video Production 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 audio and video products in a professional environment. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio/video or audio format. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
DEGREE
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE
PRINTING AND IMAGING
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
Courses
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13008200 Principles of Arts, Audio/Video
Technology, and Communications
Grade Placement: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13008800 Graphic Design and Illustration I
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: ● Graphic Production Technology - Job Ready
13009600 Printing and Imaging Technology I
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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.
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.
Careers in printing span all aspects of the industry, including prepress, press, and finishing and bindery operations. 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 printing industry with a focus on digital prepress and digital publishing.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13009700 Printing and Imaging Technology II
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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 develop an advanced understanding of the printing industry with a focus on digital prepress and desktop digital publishing.
12701300 Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE CAREER CLUSTER
The Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Business Management
The Business Management program of study teaches CTE learners how to plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative services and operations of an organization. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, and allocate the use of materials and human resources. This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools and organizational evaluation methods.
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.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
COURSE INFORMATION
13011400
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Business Information Management l
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13011500 Business Information Management lI
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites:
● Business Information Management l
Certifications:
● NOCTI General Management
● NOCTI Admin Assisting
13012100 Business Management
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
In Business Information Management I, 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.
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 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 projectmanagement skills.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
12701300 Career Preparation I
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13012200 Practicum in Business Management
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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.
13016900 Statistics and Business Decision Making
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: ● Algebra ll
Certifications: None
Statistics and Business Decision Making is an introduction to statistics and the application of statistics to business decision making. Students will use statistics to make business decisions. Students will determine the appropriateness of methods used to collect data to ensure conclusions are valid.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE
MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
EDUCATION AND TRAINING CAREER CLUSTER
The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services. All parts of courses are designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training career cluster.
Teaching and Training
The Teaching and Training program of study prepares CTE learners for careers related to teaching, instruction, and creation of instructional and enrichment materials. The program of study introduces CTE learners to a wide variety of student groups and their corresponding needs. It familiarizes them with the processes for developing curriculum, coordinating educational content, and coaching groups and individuals.
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.
TEACHING AND TRAINING
Education and Training Career Cluster SUGGESTED
COURSE INFORMATION
13024200
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Principles of Human Services
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13014300
Human Growth and Development
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13014400 Instructional Practices
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: ● One credit from Education and Training Career Cluster
Certifications: None
12701300 Career Preparation I
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
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.
Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, onesemester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13014500 Practicum in Education and Training
Grade Placement: 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Instructional Practices
Certifications:
● Educational Aide
Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship 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 schoolaged students. 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 classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.
Practicum in Education and Training
Grade Placement:
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
Career and Technical Education Project
Based Capstone
Grade Placement:
Credits:
Prerequisites:
Certifications:
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
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 Healthcare Therapeutic 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 as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
Exercise Science, Wellness, and Restoration
The Medical Therapy program of study focuses on the study of biology and medicine in order to introduce students to the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the healthcare field in occupations such as, Respiratory, Occupational, Physical, or Speech Therapy. CTE learners may also practice patient care and communication.
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 DESCRIPTIONS
13020200 Principles of Health Science
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13020300 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
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.
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.
13020410
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Health Science Theory/Health Science
Clinical
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Biology
Certifications: None
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. Districts are encouraged to offer this course in a consecutive block with Health Science Theory to allow students sufficient time to master the content of both courses.
N1303015 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications:
● Dual Credit
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)—Basic instructs students to meet and exceed standard knowledge needed to be a valid Emergency Medical Technician. The curriculum includes skills necessary for a student to provide entry level emergency medical care, life support, and ambulance service. The EMT—Basic course is an introductory course to concepts, knowledge, and skills needed by EMTs in the areas of communications, transportation, and recordkeeping. Students interested in working in public safety, including fire, police, and ambulance operators will be capable of performing the job expectations of an EMT safely and effectively after the completion of this course.
13020500 Practicum in Health Science
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Biology
● Health Science Theory
Certifications: None
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.
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE
MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Level
Level
Medical
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
Courses are not tied to
Level
Health
Level
Career
Practicum
Practicum
COURSE INFORMATION
13020200
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Principles of Health Science
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
N1302104 Kinesiology I
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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.
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of kinesiology. Students will gain an understanding of body mechanics, physiological functions of muscles and movements, the history of kinesiology, and the psychological impact of sports and athletic performance. Students will also explore careers within the kinesiology field and be able to explain the societal demand for kinesiologyrelated jobs. Students will develop a foundation in Kinesiology I that will prepare them for upperlevel courses that will dive deeper into the anatomical and physiological functions of the body and provide opportunities for an industrycertified exam such as a certified personal trainer.
13020300 Medical Terminology
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: N/A
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.
13024500
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: .5
Prerequisites: None
Certifications:
● Pre-Professional Certification in Nutrition, Food, and Wellness
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness is a laboratory course that allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education and training, human services, and health sciences.
13020600
Anatomy and Physiology
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites:
● Biology
● A second science credit.
Certifications: None
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.
13020410 Health Science Theory/Health Science
Clinical
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Biology
Certifications: None
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. Districts are encouraged to offer this course in a consecutive block with Health Science Theory to allow students sufficient time to master the content of both courses.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
N1302124 Kinesiology II
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
The Kinesiology II course is designed to provide students an advanced level of knowledge, skills, and understanding of body composition and the effect on health, nutritional needs of physically active individuals, qualitative biomechanics, application of therapeutic modalities, appropriate rehabilitation services, and aerobic training intensity programs. The course is designed to allow students to advance their understanding of professional standards, employability skills, and ethical and legal standards. Throughout this course, students explore the healthcare/exercise business model and gain an understanding of therapeutic sports psychology. Students develop proper aerobic fitness programs and rehabilitation programs. Kinesiology II prepares students for an industry certification exam such as Certified Personal Trainer.
12701300 Career Preparation I
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
Career and Technical Education Project
Based Capstone
Grade Placement:
Credits:
Prerequisites:
Certifications:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13020500 Practicum in Health Science
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Biology
● Health Science Theory
Certifications:
● Certified Nursing Assistant
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.
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Associate of Applied Science Nutrition Sciences
MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Kinesiology
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CAREER CLUSTER
The Hospitality and Tourism career cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from reservation and transportation ticket agent to event planner and general manager.
Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study includes opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation of food.
Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry 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.
CULINARY
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13022550 Introduction to Culinary Arts
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13022600 Culinary Arts
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13022650 Advanced Culinary Arts
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Culinary Arts
Certifications:
● ServSafe Manager
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 wellrun 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 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.
Advanced Culinary Arts will extend content and enhance skills introduced in Culinary Arts by indepth instruction of industry-driven standards to prepare students for success in higher education, certifications, and/or immediate employment.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
12701300 Career Preparation I
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13022700 Practicum in Culinary Arts
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Culinary Arts
Certifications: None
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
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.
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Arts Hotel/Motel Administration/ Management Organizational Leadership
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. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from community health workers to cosmetologists and nutritionists.
Family and Community Services
The Family and Community Services program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences. This program of study includes managing social and community services, managing family and consumer sciences, and understanding career paths in social work or therapy for children, families, or school communities.
Cosmetology and Personal Care Services
The Cosmetology and Personal CareServices regional program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with providing beauty and personal care services. This program of study includes managing personal care facilities and coordinating or supervising personal service workers.
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
13009900
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Professional Communications
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
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.
13014300
Human Growth and Development
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, onesemester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.
13024500
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: .5
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness is a laboratory course that allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education and training, human services, and health sciences.
13024900
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Family and Community Services
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
12701300 Career Preparation I
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
Career and Technical Education Project
Based Capstone
Grade Placement:
Credits:
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
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.
Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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.
13025000 Practicum in Human Services
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: ● Community Health Workers
Practicum in Human Services provides background knowledge and occupation-specific training that focuses on the development of consumer services, early childhood development and services, counseling and mental health services, and family and community-services careers. Content for Practicum in Human Services is designed to meet the occupational preparation needs and interests of students and should be based upon the knowledge and skills selected from two or more courses in a coherent sequence in the human services cluster. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
Courses are not tied to grade levels.
Cosmetology I w/Lab
Cosmetology II w/Lab
COURSE INFORMATION
13025210 Cosmetology I w/Lab 10 - 11
13025310 Cosmetology II w/Lab 11 - 12
Cosmetology I/Cosmetology I Lab
Dual Credit Through Grayson College
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13025210 Cosmetology I w/Lab
Grade Placement: 10 - 11
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
13025310 Cosmetology II w/Lab
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
● Cosmetology I/Cosmetology I Lab
Certifications: None
Cosmetology I/Cosmetology I Lab provides students additional lab time to develop proficient and mastery level cosmetology skills and techniques as required by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licensing standards. Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery in conducting the skills and techniques learned in Cosmetology I with little to no guidance.
Cosmetology II /Cosmetology II Lab provides students additional lab time to develop proficient and mastery level cosmetology skills and techniques as required by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licensing standards. Students are expected to develop proficient and mastery level work samples and to expand their work experiences.
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE
MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Cosmetology Operator
Esthetics and Skin Care
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. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from police officer and firefighter to political scientist and lawyer.
Fire Science
The Fire Science program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with fire prevention, protection, and firefighting. This program of study includes firefighter safety, building codes, and the necessary physical skills to perform rescues. Students will learn about preparedness, basic fire suppression techniques, basic arson investigation, hazardous material management, and educating the public about fire safety.
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.
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
N1303015 Emergency Medical Technician—Basic
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)—Basic instructs students to meet and exceed standard knowledge needed to be a valid Emergency Medical Technician. The curriculum includes skills necessary for a student to provide entry level emergency medical care, life support, and ambulance service. The EMT—Basic course is an introductory course to concepts, knowledge, and skills needed by EMTs in the areas of communications, transportation, and recordkeeping. Students interested in working in public safety, including fire, police, and ambulance operators will be capable of performing the job expectations of an EMT safely and effectively after the completion of this course.
13030100 Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Certifications: None
The practicum course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in law, public safety, corrections, and security. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE
MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE