Career & Technical Education (CTE)
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CISD Career & Technical Education (CTE) program allows students to develop both college preparation and real-world workforce skills development through this customized education program. 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.
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Programs of study are course sequences that prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their chosen career. These sequences embed relevant, real world experiences and culminate in a postsecondary credential.
Why complete Programs of Study?- Programs of study meet high school endorsement requirements.
- Programs of study help students realize if they need education beyond high school and what type of education they should acquire.
- Programs of study give students a deeper understanding of their chosen field of work.
- Programs of study allow students a hands-on experience that can lead to jobs and internships.
- Programs of study show that a student can stick to a dedicated plan throughout their secondary education.
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A student that completes 3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including an advanced course within an approved program of study.
Programs of Study Offered at NTH@C
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Business, Marketing, and Finance
The Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster® focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions as essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Program of Study: Marketing and Sales9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
Sports and Entertainment Marketing / Social Media Marketing Dual-Credit Retail
ManagementStatistics and Business Decision Making - Google Analytics
- Dual-Credit
- DECA
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Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications
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.
Program of Study: Digital Communications9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Professional Communications by Exam
Audio/Video
Production IAudio/Video
Production IIAudio/Video
Production II/Lab- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DECA
Program of Study: Design & Multimedia Arts9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Digital Media
Graphic Design and Illustration I Graphic Design and Illustration II Graphic Design and Illustration II/Lab - Adobe Premiere Pro
- DECA
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Health Science
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.
Program of Study: Exercise Health and Wellness9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Exercise
Health and WellnessKinesiology I Anatomy and Physiology
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Kinesiology IICareer Prep I - Sports Medicine - American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- DECA
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing, scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
Program of Study: Programing and Software Development9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Fundamentals of
Computer Science
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Computer Science IAP Computer Science A Mobile App Development Game Programming and Design - MTA - Python, Java, C#
- AP Exam
- DECA
Programs of Study Offered at CHS9/CHS
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Architecture and Construction
The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster® focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management.
Program of Study: Construction Management and Inspection9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Construction (CHS9 or CHS)
Construction Management I (CHS)
Construction Management II (Northlake CC) Practicum in Construction Management (Northlake CC) - OSHA 30 Hour Construction
- TSA
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Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications
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.
Program of Study: Design & Multimedia Arts9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Graphic Design and Illustration I Digital Media Digital Art and Animation
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Career Preparation I (Work-based Learning)
- Adobe Photoshop
- DECA, BPA or TSA
Program of Study: Design & Multimedia Arts (Sidekick OR Round-Up)9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Graphic Design and Illustration I (Sidekick OR Round-UP) Graphic Design and Illustration II/Lab (Sidekick OR Round-Up) Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration I (Sidekick OR Round-Up) - Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- DECA, BPA or TSa
Program of Study: Digital Communications (KCBY)9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Audio/Video Production I Audio/Video
Production II/LabPracticum of Audio/Video Production I - Adobe Premiere Pro
- DECA, BPA or TSA
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Business, Marketing, and Finance
The Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster® focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions as essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Program of Study: Accounting and Financial Services9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
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Business Information Management I
Business Information Management (BIM I)
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Money Matters
Money Matters
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Securities and Investments
Securities and Investments
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Career Preparation I (Work-based Learning)
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- DECA or BPA
Program of Study: Business Management9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
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Business Information Management I
Business Information Management I
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Business Information Management II
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Business Law
Business Information Management II
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Business Law
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Business Management
Business Management
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Career Preparation I (Work-based Learning)
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Statistics and Business Decision Making
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- DECA or BPA
Program of Study: Marketing and Sales9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
Sports and Entertainment Marketing I
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Sports and Entertainment Marketing II
Advertising
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Social Media Marketing
Marketing
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Career Preparation I (Work-based Learning)
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Statistics and Business Decision Making
- Google Analytics
- DECA or BPA
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Education and Training
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.
Program of Study: Teaching and Training9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Education and Training
Human Growth and Development
Instructional Practices Practicum in Education and Training - OSHA 10 Hour CPR/First Aid Educational Aide I
- FCCLA
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Health Science
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.
Program of Study: Healthcare Therapeutic9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Health Science
Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology
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Health Science Theory
Practicum in Health Science (Certified Pharm Tech, EMT, or Med Assistant) - OSHA 10 Hours Healthcare, First Aid, CPR Certified (Pharm Tech, EMT, Med Assistant)
- HOSA
Program of Study: Exercise Health and Wellness9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Exercise Health and Wellness
Kinesiology I Anatomy and Physiology
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Kinesiology II
Career Prep I- Sports Medicine - American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- HOSA
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing, scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
Program of Study: Engineering9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Principles of Applied Engineering
Engineering Design & Presentation Engineering Design & Problem Solving
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Practicum in STEM I
Practicum in STEM I
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Practicum in STEM II
- OSHA 10 Hour Certified Solidworks Associate
- TSA
Program of Study: Programing and Software Development9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certifications/CTSO Fundamentals of
Computer ScienceOR
Computer Science I
Computer Science I
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Computer Science II
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AP Computer Science A
Computer Science II
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AP Computer Science Principles
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AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science A
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Practicum in Information Technology
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Career Prep I (Work-based Learning)
- MTA - Python, Java, Database Fundamentals
- AP Exam
- TSA
