DALE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL’S CAREER TECH COURSES

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Includes continuing work in welding

Intro to Welding and Metal Shop

Overview of Soils Forestry

FFA

Welding

Torch Cutting

Cold Metal Work

Overview of agriculture and vocational careers

FFA

Hunter Education

Small Engines

Vegetable Gardening

Woodworking NCCER Core Credential

Agriscience Intro to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Core Welding

Intro to Metal Fabrication

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Academic Planning and Career Development

Financial Literacy

Technology

Skills Needed for Business and Industry

Cyber Safety

Project-based Applications in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database, and Presentations

Utilize Internet Research

Utilize Electronic Mail Safely and Effectively

Career Preparedness Advanced Business Technology Applications

Types and Uses of Multimedia Hardware and Software

Graphic Design

Web Design

Career Opportunities in Multimedia

Identify Multimedia Components

Create Interactive Media Projects Utilizing Various Technologies

Develop Publication Layouts Brochures, newsletters, etc.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION (CON’T)

Microsoft Office Certified/Credential -PowerPoint -Word -Excel

Multimedia Design Multimedia Publications

HUMAN SERVICES

Parenting

Cooking

Sewing

Community Service

Elderly Care

Careers in Elderly Care

Family & Career Involvement

Different Community Services, Organizations, and Careers Involved

ServSafe Credential

Family and Consumer Science (FACS)

Gerontology

Family Studies & Community Service I

HEALTH SCIENCE

Foundations of Health Science

• Intro to Health Careers • Legal and ethical issues • Simple anatomy lessons • History of medicine • Medical discoveries

Therapeutics

• Learn about basic skills such as taking a pulse, monitoring blood pressure and giving different types of injections

• Learn about diseases and drugs to treat these diseases

HEALTH SCIENCE (CON’T)

Medical Terminology & Medical Math

Sports Medicine

• Medical vocabulary • Medical math conversions,

ratio/proportions & percentages

• Figure dosages & I.V. flow rates for various medications

• Careers • Prevention of athletic injuries • Rehabilitation & management skills • Taping & wrapping techniques • First aid/CPR/AED, emergency

procedures • Nutrition

HEALTH SCIENCE (CON’T)

Advanced Health Seminar

• Healthcare practices • CTSO competition preparation • Research projects • Create student portfolio.

Medical Science Internship

• Internship at: • hospital, pharmacy, fire

department, extended care facility, rehabilitation center, medical office, dental office, imagery laboratory, or other health care facilities.

• CPR Certified.

HEALTH SCIENCE (CON’T)

MEDICAL SCIENCE WITH CNA INTERNSHIP

• A two-credit course • Prepares students for postsecondary health care education programs • Reinforces and applies knowledge learned in classroom and laboratory

settings. • Internship experiences are completed at local nursing homes. • CPR Certified • Opportunity to earn a CNA Certification.

COSMETOLOGY

Introduction to Cosmetology

Hair Coloring

• Haircutting • Styling • Shampooing • Permanent waving • Chemical relaxers

• Semi permanent haircolor

• Permanent haircolor • Highlights and

lowlights

COSMETOLOGY (CON’T)

Introduction to Nail Care Spa Techniques

• Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylic nails • Gel nails • Nail art

• Skin Care • Facials • Day/night makeup • Special effects makeup • Eyebrow waxing and

care

COSMETOLOGY (CON’T)

Salon Management & Internship

State Board Practicum

• Salon business and entrepreneurship

• State board law and policy • Salon Internship with local salons

• Comprehensive study of State Board procedures & practical applications in cosmetology & nail care.

NCCER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

NCCER Building Construction Core

NCCER Framing

• Design • Preconstruction • Construction • Maintenance, operations,

and installation • Repair

• Use of hand and power tools • Building materials • Fasteners • Adhesives • Flooring systems

NCCER Carpentry Level I Credentialing

NCCER CORE Credentialing

NCCER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (CON’T)

NCCER Construction Site Prep

NCCER Finishing

• Floor • Wall • Ceiling • Basic construction layout

• Advanced knowledge of : • Floor • Wall • Ceiling • Basic construction layout

NCCER Carpentry Level III Credentialing NCCER Carpentry Level II Credentialing

NCCER MASONRY

NCCER Masonry Core

• Safety • Power and hand tools • Employability and

communication skills • Applied math • Materials handling • Construction drawings

NCCER Masonry 1

• Mix mortar • Mix and pour

concrete • Lay bricks • Estimate materials • Construct brick

structures

NCCER CORE Credentialing NCCER Masonry Level I Credentialing

NCCER MASONRY (CON’T)

NCCER Masonry 2 NCCER Masonry 3

• Interpret blueprints • Understand

foundation requirements

• Build and finish block and brick walls

• Learn more advanced projects and laying techniques

NCCER Masonry Level II Credentialing NCCER Masonry Level III Credentialing

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & ANIMATION *CAN BE TAKEN AS DUAL ENROLLMENT

Introduction to Drafting Design (DDT104)

• Geometric construction • Sketching • Dimensioning practices • Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)

software applications are introduced.

Intermediate Drafting Design (DDT124)

• Advanced drafting design practices & procedures.

• Illustrate more complex objects using the (CAD) system

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & ANIMATION (CON’T)

3D Modeling I (DDT144) 3D Modeling II (DDT233)

• 3D capabilities of CAD software. • Careers in aviation & automobile

simulation, engineering, architecture or drafting fields.

• Advanced instruction in three-dimensional modeling. Emphasis is placed on assembly, animation, & sheet metal concepts. Students organize & develop a career-related project based on current research & design practices.

ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGIES (DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY)

Personal Finance (BUS146) Principals of Accounting I (BUS241) Principals of Accounting I I(BUS242)

These courses will give students an introduction to financial accounting, recording business transactions and interpreting financial statements.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Career-Technical Programs include: * GPA above 2.5 and MUST complete a Wallace College Admissions Application by April 27, 2016

• Welding • Applied Engineering (Industrial

Maintenance) • Automotive Technology • Engineering Graphics and

Animation • Office Administration

• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC)

• Electrical Technology • Accounting Technology • EMS – Basic (12th grade only)

• Medical Assisting (12th grade only)

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Allied Health Programs • Through the Workforce Investment Act In-School Funding, economically

disadvantaged students may receive a scholarship to enroll in general education coursework for these fields:

• Associate Degree Nursing • Emergency Medical Services • Licensed Practical Nursing • Physical Therapy Assistant • Radiologic Technology • Respiratory Therapist

DUAL ENROLLMENT

• English 101 and English 102 (English composition) • History 101 and 102 (Western civilization) or History 201 and 202 (US history) • Psychology 200/210 • Art Appreciation 101 • Music Appreciation 100 • Speech 106 or 107 (oral communication or public speaking) • Biology 103 and 104 (fundamentals of biology) • Chemistry 111 and 112 (fundamentals of chemistry) • Math 112 (PreCalculus/Algebra), Math 113 (PreCalculus/Trigonometry), Math

125 (Calculus I)

Popular academic transfer courses include:

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Aviation Maintenance * GPA above 2.5 and MUST complete an ESCC Admissions Application by April 27, 2016

The following courses will be offered at the career center: • AMT 100 AIRCRAFT- THEORY OF FLIGHT & OPERATIONS • AMT 101 DIRECT CURRENT • AMT 102 AIRCRAFT ENGINE & PROPELLER THEORY & OPERATIONS • AMT 111 AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL STRUCTURES

*All students must take the COMPASS test or have taken the ACT and meet the minimum cut scores.