PoS Sunnyvale

CTE ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE 2024-2025

ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION Sunnyvale ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications; Business, Marketing, and Finance; Engineering; Health Science; Information Technology; and Regional Programs of Study. Admission to these programs is based on TEA and local LEA standards.

It is the policy of Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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.

Sunnyvale 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 matt.kimball@sunnyvaleisd.com, 972-226-5974, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at kirsten.booth@sunnyvaleisd.com, 972-226-5974.

Sunnyvale ISD ofrece programas de educación técnica y vocacional en Agricultura, Comida y Recursos Naturales; Artes, Tecnología de Audio y Video, y Comunicación; Negocios, Mercadotecnia y Finanzas; Ingeniería; Ciencias de la Salud; Tecnología de la Información; Programas Regionales de Estudio. La admisión a estos programas se basa en Estándares TEA y LEA locales.

Es norma de Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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.

Sunnyvale 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 matt.kimball@sunnyvaleisd.com, 972-226-5974, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 en kirsten.booth@sunnyvaleisd.com, 972-226-5974.

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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.

ARTS & HUMANITIES

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

PUBLIC SERVICE

STEM

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.

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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) Industry recognized and valued – employer surveys indicate the certification is given significant consideration for hiring and wages Attainable by a high school student – a 17 or 18 year old could reasonably earn it by graduation Portable – regionally, to multiple employers, or to more advanced postsecondary or apprentice work 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) — iii —

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination

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Terms and Definitions

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Academic Planning Guide Chart

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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

6

Animal Science 7 Food Science & Technology 11 Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications Career Cluster

16

Graphic Design and Interactive Media 19 Printing and Imaging 23 Interactive Simulation and Game Technology 27 Digital Communications 31 Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster

36

Business Management 37 Engineering Career Cluster

42

Engineering Foundations 43 Health Science Career Cluster

48

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services 49 Information Technology Career Cluster

54

Programming and Software Development 55 Cybersecurity 59

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ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE CHART Career and Technical Education (CTE)

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster Animal Science

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Livestock Production

Food Science and Technology

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

TBD

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster Graphic Design and Interactive Media

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Video Game Design

Commercial Photography I Video Game Programming

Printing and Imaging

Graphic Design and Illustration I

Printing and Imaging Technology I

Interactive Simulation and Game Technology

Video Game Design *DC

Video Game Programming *DC

Digital Communications

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

Professional Communications & Web Communications

Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster Business Management

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Business Information Management I

Engineering Career Cluster Engineering Foundations

Principles of Applied Engineering

Engineering Science

Health Science Career Cluster Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services

Principles of Health Science

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Medical Terminology

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

INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS

LEVEL 4

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster Advanced Animal Science Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Food Science

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster Digital Arts and Animation Commercial Photography II

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Adobe Certified Professional Photoshop

Printing and Imaging Technology II

Practicum in Printing and Imaging

Adobe Certified Professional Photoshop

Digital Arts and Animation *DC

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Level 1 Certificate

Audio/Video Production 1

Practicum in Audio/Video Production Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster

Business Management

Statistics and Business Decision Making Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Administrative Assisting Certified Associate in Project Management

Engineering Career Cluster Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)

Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Fusion 360

Health Science Career Cluster Anatomy and Physiology Health Science Theory/Health Science Clinical

Practicum in Health Science Pharmacology

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Certified EKG Technician Pharmacy Technician

ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE CHART Career and Technical Education (CTE)

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

Information Technology Career Cluster Programming and Software Development

Computer Science I

Computer Science II

Cybersecurity

Computer Science I

Foundations of Cybersecurity

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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

INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS

LEVEL 4

Information Technology Career Cluster AP Computer Science A MATH

Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Practicum in Entrepreneurship Computer Science III

Certified Entry-Level Python (PCEP)

Networking

Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

CompTIA’s Network+ Cisco CCN

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AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER CLUSTER The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes a diverse spectrum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist. It also includes nontraditional agricultural occupations like wind energy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.

Animal Science The Animal Science program of study focuses on the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. It teaches CTE learners how to apply 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 may also research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose diseases and injuries of animals.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

Meets the requirements of the STEM Endorsement

Food Science and Technology The Food Science and Technology program of study focuses on the occupational and educational opportunities associated with the research, production, and processing of food from plants and animals. This program of study includes exploration of safety, processing, preserving, packaging, and storing food for human consumption.

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.

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ANIMAL SCIENCE

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Level 2

Livestock Production

Level 3

Advanced Animal Science Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Level 4

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13000200

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

9 - 12

None

None

13000300

Livestock Production

10 - 12

None

None

Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

None

13000700

Advanced Animal Science

11 - 12

Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra l and Geometry

13002500 13002510

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

11 - 12

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13000200

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1

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.

Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13000300

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.

Livestock Production Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13000700

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.

Advanced Animal Science Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ● ●

Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) Algebra l and Geometry

Certifications: ●

Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

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Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13002500 13002510

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None 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.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Food Science and Technology

Animal Sciences

Genetics

Veterinary Studies

Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

Biology Technician

Agriculture

Biology

Zoology/ Animal Biology

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Animal Breeders

$39,139

28

9%

Animal Scientists

$57,533

22

12%

Medical Scientists

$63,898

435

27%

Veterinarians

$93,496

294

24%

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

$67,309

45

32%

Veterinary Medicine

Biological and Physical Sciences

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Level 2

TBD

Level 3

Food Science

Level 4

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13000200

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

9 - 12

None

None

TBD

13023000

Food Science

11 - 12

Three units of science, including Chemistry and Biology

None

13002500 13002510

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

11 - 12

None

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13000200

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1

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.

Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

TBD Grade Placement: Credits: Prerequisites: None Certifications: None 13023000

Food Science Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ●

Three units of science, including Chemistry and Biology

Certifications: None

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In Food Science students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration in food products, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13002500 13002510

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None 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.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Biology/Biological Sciences

Biology/Biological Sciences

Human Nutrition

Human Nutrition

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Butchers and Meat Cutters

$31,277

1,962

10%

Food Science Technicians

$39,217

238

12%

Food Scientists and Technologists

$77,435

119

22%

Quality Control Technology

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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 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.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

Printing and Imaging The Printing and Imaging regional program of study introduces CTE learners to knowledge and skills related to providing printing and imaging services.

CTE learners may learn about or practice the foundations of business management, customer service, graphic design, graphic production and large format printing.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

Interactive Simulation and Game Technology The Graphic Design and Interactive Media 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.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

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ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS CAREER CLUSTER Digital Communications The Digital Communications program of study focuses on occupational 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. The program of study includes operating machines and equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment to record sound and images.

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.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications Career Cluster

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

Level 2

Commercial Photography I

Level 3

Commercial Photography II

Level 4

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13008200

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

9

None

None

13009100

Commercial Photography I

9 - 12

None

None

13009200

Commercial Photography II

10 - 12

None

Adobe Certified Professional Photoshop

13011111

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

11 - 2

None

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13008200

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Grade Placement: 9 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: 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.

Certifications: None

13009100

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 commercial photography industry with a focus on creating quality photographs.

Commercial Photography I Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13009200

Commercial Photography II Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: ●

Adobe Certified Professional Photoshop

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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.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13011111

Practicum in Entrepreneurship Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Game and Interactive Media Design

Game and Interactive Media Design

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

Intermedia/Multimedia

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OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Graphic Designers

$44,824

1,433

15%

Multimedia Artists and Animators

$67,392

186

21%

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PRINTING AND IMAGING

Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Graphic Design and Illustration I

Level 2

Printing and Imaging Technology I

Level 3

Printing and Imaging Technology II

Level 4

Practicum in Printing and Imaging Technology

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13008800

Graphic Design and Illustration I

10 - 12

None

None

13009600

Printing and Imaging Technology I

9 - 12

None

None

13009700

Printing and Imaging Technology II

10 - 12

None

Adobe Certified Professional Photoshop

13009800 13009810

Practicum in Printing and Imaging Technology

10 - 12

Printing and Imaging Technology II

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13008800

Graphic Design and Illustration I Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: 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.

Certifications: None

13009600

Printing and Imaging Technology I Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13009700

Printing and Imaging Technology II Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: ●

Adobe Certified Professional Photoshop

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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.

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.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13009800 13009810

Practicum in Printing and Imaging Technology Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ●

Printing and Imaging Technology ll

Certifications: None

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 technical understanding of the printing industry with a focus on finishing and bindery operations and customer-based projects. Instruction may be delivered through lab- based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Graphic Design

Art or Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Art Directors

$77,958

179

21%

Graphic Media

Computer Graphics

Multimedia Artists and Animators

$67,392

186

21%

Visual Design

Graphic Design or Animation

Desktop Publishers

$37,107

101

9%

Visual Communication Technology

Interactive Media

Printing Press Operators

$34,549

1,103

9%

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INTERACTIVE SIMULATION AND GAME TECHNOLOGY Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications Career Cluster

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Video Game Design **DC

Level 2

Video Game Programming **DC

Level 3

Digital Arts and Animation **DC

Level 4

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13009970

Video Game Design

9 - 12

None

Dual Credit

N1300994

Video Game Programming

10 - 12

None

Dual Credit

03580500

Digital Arts and Animation

9 - 12

None

None

13011111

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

11 - 2

None

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13009970

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.

Video Game Design **DC Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: ●

N1300994

Dual Credit

Video Game Programming **DC Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: ●

03580500

Dual Credit

Digital Arts and Animation **DC Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: ●

Adobe Certified Professional Photoshop

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Video Game Programming expands on the foundation created in Video Game Design through programming languages such as: C# programming, XNA game studio, Java, and Android App. In this course, students will investigate the inner workings of a fully functional role-playing game (RPG) by customizing playable characters, items, maps, and chests and eventually applying customizations by altering and enhancing the core game code.

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.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13011111

Practicum in Entrepreneurship Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Graphic Design

Art or Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Art Directors

$77,958

179

21%

Graphic Media

Computer Graphics

Multimedia Artists and Animators

$67,392

186

21%

Visual Design

Graphic Design or Animation

Desktop Publishers

$37,107

101

9%

Visual Communication Technology

Interactive Media

Printing Press Operators

$34,549

1,103

9%

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DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

Level 2

Professional Communications & Web Communications

Level 3

Audio/Video Production 1

Level 4

Practicum in Audio/Video Production

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13008200

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

9

None

None

13009900

Professional Communications

9 - 12

None

None

03580810

Web Communications

9

None

None

13008500

Audio/Video Production 1

9 - 12

None

None

13008700

Practicum in Audio/Video Production

11 - 12

Audio/Video Production ll and Audio/Video Production ll Lab

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13008200

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Grade Placement: 9 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: 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.

Certifications: None

13009900

Professional Communications & Web Communications Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: .5 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

03580810

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.

In Web Communications, students will acquire knowledge of web communications and technological operations and concepts. This is an exploratory course in web communications.

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.

Web Communications Grade Placement: 9 Credits: .5 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13008500

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 postproduction audio and video products.

Audio/Video Production I Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13008700

Practicum in Audio/Video Production Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ●

Audio/Video Production ll and Audio/ Video Production ll Lab

Certifications: None

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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 preproduction, 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.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Commercial and Advertising Art

Cinematography and Film/ Video Production

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

$49,444

264

24%

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Recording Arts Technology

Communications Technology

Audio and Video Technicians

$43,161

752

27%

Producers and Directors

$57,654

1,232

25%

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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.

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.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Level 2

Business Information Management I

Level 3

Business Management

Level 4

Statistics and Business Decision Making Practicum in Entrepreneurship

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13011200

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

9 - 11

None

None

13011400

Business Information Management l

9 - 12

None

None

13012100

Business Management

10 - 12

None

Administrative Assisting Certified Associate in Project Management

13016900

Statistics and Business Decision Making

11 - 12

Algebra ll

None

13011111

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

11 - 2

None

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13011200

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Grade Placement: 9 - 11 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13011400

Business Information Management l Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13012100

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.

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.

Business Management Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: ● ●

In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

Administrative Assisting Certified Associate in Project Management

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13016900

Statistics and Business Decision Making Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ●

Note: This course satisfies a math credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

Algebra ll

Certifications: None

13011111

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.

Practicum in Entrepreneurship Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Business Administration

Business Administration

Business Administration

Administrative Service Managers

$96,138

2,277

21%

Business/Commerce

Business/Commerce

Business Management

Management Analysts

$87,651

4,706

32%

Public Administration

Public Administration

Public Administration

General and Operations Managers

$107,640

18,679

20%

Business Management

Management Science

Management Science

Supervisors of Administrative Support Works

$57,616

14,982

20%

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ENGINGEERING CAREER CLUSTER The Engineering Career Cluster focuses on the planning, designing, testing, building, and maintaining of machines, structures, materials, systems, and processes using empirical evidence and science, technology, and math principles.

Engineering Foundations The Engineering program of study focuses on the design, development, and use of engines, machines, and structures. CTE learners will learn how to apply science, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to the innovation, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of different manufacturing systems.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

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.

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ENGINEERING FOUNDATIONS Engineering Career Cluster

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Applied Engineering

Level 2

Engineering Science

Level 3

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Level 4

Practicum in STEM

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13036200

Principles of Applied Engineering

9 - 10

None

None

10 - 12

Algebra l and Biology Chemistry, Integrated Physics, and Chemistry (IPC), or Physics

Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Fusion 360

13037500

Engineering Science

N1303748

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

13037400 13037410

Practicum in STEM

Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Fusion 360

12

Algebra l and Geometry

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None

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13036200

Principles of Applied Engineering Grade Placement: 9 - 10 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

Principles of Applied Engineering provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will develop engineering communication skills, which include computer graphics, modeling, and presentations, by using a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will understand the various fields of engineering and will be able to make informed career decisions.

Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments.

13037500

Engineering Science Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ●

Algebra l and Biology Chemistry, Integrated Physics, and Chemistry (IPC), or Physics.

Certifications: ●

Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Fusion 360

Engineering Science is an engineering course designed to expose students to some of the major concepts and technologies that they will encounter in a postsecondary program of study in any engineering domain. Students will have an opportunity to investigate engineering and hightech careers. In Engineering Science, students will employ science, technology, engineering, and mathematical concepts in the solution of real-world challenge situations. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS N1303748

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: ●

13037400 13037410

Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Fusion 360

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

Practicum in STEM Grade Placement: 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ●

PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing is one of the specialization courses in the PLTW Engineering program. The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of efficiently creating the products around us. Students build upon their Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience through the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. CAM transforms a digital design into a program that a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mill uses to transform a block of raw material into a product designed by a student. Students learn and apply concepts related to integrating robotic systems such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and robotic arms into manufacturing systems.

Throughout the course students learn about manufacturing processes and systems. This course culminates with a capstone project where students design, build, program, and present a manufacturing system model capable of creating a product.

Algebra l and Geometry

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POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Drafting and Design Technology/ Technician, General

CAD/CADD Drafting and/ or Design Technology/ Technician

Engineering Technology

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Aerospace Engineers

$110,843

481

9%

Industrial Engineers

$97,074

1,263

10%

Mechanical Engineers

$91,107

1,535

11%

Chemical Engineers

$112,819

474

9%

Electrical Engineers

$98,405

1,137

105

Mechanical Engineering

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician

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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.

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DIAGNOSTIC & THERAPEUTIC SERVICES Health Science Career Cluster

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Health Science

Level 2

Medical Terminology

Level 3

Anatomy and Physiology Health Science Theory/Health Science Clinical

Level 4

Pharmacology Practicum in Health Science

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13020200

Principles of Health Science

9 - 10

None

None

13020300

Medical Terminology

9 - 12

None

None

13020600

Anatomy and Physiology

10 - 12

Biology and a second science credit

None

13020410

Health Science Theory/ Health Science Clinical

10 - 12

Biology

None

13020950

Pharmacology

11 - 12

Biology and Chemistry

Pharmacy Technician

13020500 13020510

Practicum in Health Science

11 - 12

Biology and Health Science Theory

Certified EKG Technician

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13020200

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.

Principles of Health Science Grade Placement: 9 - 10 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13020300

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.

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

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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.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13020410

Health Science Theory/Health Science Clinical Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ●

Biology

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

Certifications: None

13020950

The Pharmacology course is designed to study how natural and synthetic chemical agents such as drugs affect biological systems. Knowledge of the properties of therapeutic agents is vital in providing quality health care. It is an everchanging, growing body of information that continually demands greater amounts of time and education from health care workers.

Pharmacology Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ●

Biology

●

Chemistry

Certifications: ●

13020500 13020510

Pharmacy Technician

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.

Practicum in Health Science Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ●

Biology

●

Health Science Theory

Certifications: ●

Certified EKG Technician

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POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Dental Hygienest

Dental Hygienest

Dentist

Medical Assistants

$29,598

8,862

30%

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Nuclear Medical Technology/ Technologist

Physical Assistant

Surgical Technologists

$45,032

1,150

20%

Nuclear Medical Technology/ Technologist

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science Radiation Therapist

Radiologist

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

$69,909

495

35%

Radiologic Technology/Science Radiographer

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

$75,962

91

13%

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/ Technician

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER CLUSTER The Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster focuses on building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration 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.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

Meets the requirements of the STEM Endorsement

Cybersecurity The Cybersecurity program of study includes the occupations and educational opportunities related to planning, implementing, upgrading, or monitoring security measure for the protection of computer networks and information. This program of study may also include exploration into responding to computer security breaches and virus and administering network security measures.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

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.

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PROGRAMMING AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Information Technology Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Computer Science I

Level 2

Computer Science II

Level 3

AP Computer Science A - MATH

Level 4

Practicum in STEM Computer Science III Practicum in Entrepreneurship

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

03580200

Computer Science I

9 - 12

Algebra I

None

03580300

Computer Science II

11 - 12

Algebra I and Computer Science I

Certified Entry-Level Python (PCEP)

A3580110

AP Computer Science A - MATH

10 - 12

None

None

03580350

Computer Science III

11 - 12

Computer Science II or Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A

None

13037400

Practicum in STEM

12

Algebra l and Geometry

None

13011111

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

11 - 2

None

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 03580200

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.

Computer Science I Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ●

Algebra I

Certifications: None

03580300

Computer Science II Grade Placement: 9 - 10 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ●

Algebra I

●

Computer Science I

Certifications: ●

Certified Entry-Level Python (PCEP)

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Computer Science II 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 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.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS A3580110

AP Computer Science A - MATH Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

03580350

Computer Science III Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ●

Computer Science II or Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A

Certifications: None

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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.

Computer Science III 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 advanced computer science data structures 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.

13037400

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

Practicum in STEM Grade Placement: 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ●

13011111

Algebra l and Geometry

Practicum in Entrepreneurship Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Computer Programming/ Programmer General

Management Information Systems, General

Computer Software Engineer

Computer Software Engineer

Computer Software Engineer

Computer Science

Computer Science

Computer Science

Certified Software Analyst

Information Science/ Studies

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Software Developer, Systems Software

$103,334

2,985

25%

Software Developers, Application

$104,499

6,311

30%

Computer Programmers

$79,893

1,454

9%

Information Science/ Studies

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CYBERSECURITY Information Technology Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Computer Science I

Level 2

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Level 3

Networking

Level 4

Practicum in STEM

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

03580200

Computer Science I

9 - 12

Algebra I

None

03580850

Foundations of Cybersecurity

9 - 12

Algebra I

CompTIA’s Network+ Cisco CCN

13027400

Networking

10 - 12

None

None

13037400 13037410

Practicum in STEM

12

None

None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 03580200

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.

Computer Science I Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ●

Algebra I

Certifications: None

03580850

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

Foundations of Cybersecurity Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: ● ●

CompTIA’s Network+ Cisco CCN

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13027400

In Networking, students will develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to data networking technologies and practices to apply them to personal or career development.

To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.

Networking Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Certifications: None

13037400 13037410

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

Practicum in STEM Grade Placement: 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ●

Algebra l and Geometry

Certifications: None

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POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

System Networking, and LAN/WAN Management

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Computer Systems Analysis/ Analyst

Information Technology

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Information Technology

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer Information Sciences, General

Computer Science

Computer Science

Computer Science

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

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OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Information Security Analysts

$91,915

814

29%

Network and Computer System Administrators

$82,597

2,814

19%

Computer System Analysts

$87,568

5,937

29%

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