Career & Technical Education (CTE)

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.
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.

Programs of Study Offered at NTH@C

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 Sales

9th 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 Management	*Statistics and Business Decision Making	Google Analytics Dual-Credit DECA

* Advanced Courses

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 Communications

9th Grade	10th Grade	11th Grade	12th Grade	Certifications/CTSO
Professional Communications by Exam	Audio/Video Production I	*Audio/Video Production II	*Audio/Video Production II/Lab	Adobe Premiere Pro DECA

Program of Study: Design & Multimedia Arts

9th 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

* Advanced Courses

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 Science and Wellness

9th Grade	10th Grade	11th Grade	12th Grade	Certifications/CTSO
Principles of Exercise Science and Wellness	Kinesiology I	Anatomy and Physiology AND* *Kinesiology II	*Career Prep I - Sports Medicine	American Heart Association BLS Instructor DECA

* Advanced Courses

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 Development

9th Grade	10th Grade	11th Grade	12th Grade	Certifications/CTSO
Fundamentals of Computer Science OR Computer Science I	*AP Computer Science A	*Mobile App Development	*Game Programming and Design	MTA - Python, Java, C# AP Exam DECA

* Advanced Courses

Programs of Study Offered at CHS9/CHS

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 Inspection

9th 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

* Advanced Courses

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 Arts

9th 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

OR

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/Lab	*Practicum of Audio/Video Production I	Adobe Premiere Pro DECA, BPA or TSA

* Advanced Courses

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 Services

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Certifications/CTSO

Principles of Business Marketing and Finance

AND/OR

Business Information Management I

Business Information Management (BIM I)

OR

Money Matters

OR

Securities and Investments

OR

Career Preparation I (Work-based Learning)

Microsoft Word & Excel
DECA or BPA

Program of Study: Business Management

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Certifications/CTSO

Principles of Business Marketing and Finance

AND/OR

Business Information Management I

OR

Business Information Management II

OR

Business Law

OR

*Business Management

OR

Career Preparation I (Work-based Learning)

OR

*Statistics and Business Decision Making

Microsoft Word & Excel
DECA or BPA

Program of Study: Marketing and Sales

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Certifications/CTSO

Principles of Business Marketing and Finance

Sports and Entertainment Marketing I

AND

Sports and Entertainment Marketing II

Advertising

AND

Social Media Marketing

Marketing

OR

Career Preparation I (Work-based Learning)

OR

Statistics and Business Decision Making

Google Analytics
DECA or BPA

* Advanced Courses

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 Training

9th 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

* Advanced Courses

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 Therapeutic

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Certifications/CTSO

Principles of Health Science

Medical Terminology

*Anatomy and Physiology

AND

*Health Science Theory

*Practicum in Health Science (Certified Pharm Tech, EMT, or Med Assistant)

OR

Pathophysiology

OSHA 10 Hours Healthcare, First Aid, CPR Certified (Pharm Tech, EMT, Med Assistant)
HOSA

Program of Study: Exercise Science and Wellness

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Certifications/CTSO

Principles of Exercise Science and Wellness

Kinesiology I

*Anatomy and Physiology

AND

*Kinesiology II

*Career Prep I- Sports Medicine

American Heart Association BLS Instructor
HOSA

* Advanced Courses

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: Engineering

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Certifications/CTSO

Principles of Applied Engineering

Engineering Design & Presentation

Engineering Design & Problem Solving

OR

Practicum in STEM I

OR

Practicum in STEM II

OSHA 10 Hour Certified Solidworks Associate
TSA

Program of Study: Programing and Software Development

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Certifications/CTSO

Fundamentals of
Computer Science

OR

Computer Science I

OR

Computer Science II

OR

AP Computer Science
Principles

*Computer Science II

OR

AP Computer Science Principles

OR

AP Computer Science A

*AP Computer Science A

OR

*Practicum in Information Technology

OR

Career Prep I (Work-based Learning)

MTA Intro to Python
MTA Software Development Fundamentals C#
MTA Database Fundamentals
MTA Mobility & Devices Fundamentals
OSHA General

* Advanced Courses

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Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Programs of Study Offered at NTH@C

Business, Marketing, and Finance

Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications

Health Science

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Programs of Study Offered at CHS9/CHS

Architecture and Construction

Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications

Business, Marketing, and Finance

Education and Training

Health Science

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

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