Tech Prep FoundationTech Prep Foundation

Tech Prep Core Tech Prep Core CurriculumCurriculumModule 6:Module 6:

Tech Prep Curricula & Tech Prep Curricula & Career PathwaysCareer Pathways

Career ClustersCareer Clusters

Begin with the END in mind• Career Development system K-14 (career

awareness; career development; career exploration)

• Course Sequence: Academic & Technical Courses Three Options:

Professional Technical Dual

Career Clusters Career Clusters (Federal)(Federal)

• Agriculture & Natural Resources• Business & Administration• Education & Training• Health Science• Human Services• Law & Public Safety• Government & Public Administration• Scientific Research & Engineering

Career Clusters Career Clusters (Federal) (Federal) (cont.)(cont.)

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communication• Architecture & Construction• Finance• Hospitality & Tourism• Information Technology• Manufacturing• Retail/Wholesale Sales and Service• Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Career Pathway SystemCareer Pathway System

• Career Pathways Technical Professional Dual

• All Career Pathways require high level academics and different teaching methodologies

Career Pathway System Career Pathway System (cont.)(cont.)

• Illinois Career Pathways: Agriculture & Natural Resources Arts & Communication Business & Administrative Services Health Care Human & Family Services Industrial & Engineering Technology

Tech Prep Course SequenceTech Prep Course Sequence

• AT LEAST, two years of secondary school preceding graduation and AT LEAST…. Two years of postsecondary education (AAS) Two-Year certificate Two years of an apprenticeship

• May articulate to a 4-year university for a BS

Core CurriculumCore Curriculum

• Exceed minimum standards• Challenge ALL learners• Make education progressive, not

terminal• Provide experiential learning (in

and out of school)

Diagram & Course Sequence Diagram & Course Sequence TableTable

SPECIALTY

• Digital Fundamentals and Circuits• Digital Devices and Techniques• Analog Devices and Systems• Microprocessors• Computer Languages and Programming• Digital Computers / Interfacing

TECHNICAL CORE

• Electricity/Electrics• Circuit Analysis• Active Devices and Circuits• Industrial Electrical Power and Equipment• Graphics• Mechanical Devices and Systems

• Industrial Processes• Properties of Materials• Computer Applications• Instrumentation and control• Fluid Power

APPLIED MATH & SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS SOCIOECONOMICS

• Algebra• Trigonometry• Analytical Geometry/ Precalculus• Technical Physics

• Technical Communications• Computer Basics

• Economics in Technology• Industrial Relations

Electronics/Computer Technician

Curriculum Model for Two-year Postsecondary Technology Program

Diagram & Course Sequence Diagram & Course Sequence Table (cont.)Table (cont.)

HIGH SCHOOL POSTSECONDARY

SUBJECT Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Freshman A Freshman B Sophomore A Sophomore B

MATH Applied Math I Applied Math II

Geometry or Elective*

Algebra II Trigonometry Calculus or Statistics

ENGLISH English I, II, and III and Applied Communication Technical Communications

SCIENCE Applied Biology/Chem.

Principles of Technology I

Principles of Technology II

Physics for Technicians

HUMANITIES Geography, History, and Government (4 units) Interpersonal/Ind. Relations

OTHER Health / PE Computer Literacy

Elective* Economics in Technology

OTHER Technology Education

Elective*

TECHNICAL CORE

Technical Graphics (1/2)

Ind. Processes (Fabrication)

Ind. Electrical Power & Equip.

Instrumentation & Control

TECHNICAL CORE

Electric Fab. And Testing (1/2)

Properties of Materials

Mechanical & Fluid Devices

Elective**

TECHNICAL SPECIALTY

DC/AC Circuits

Active Devices I

Computer Lang. & Programming

Linear ICs & Analog Circuits

Computer Applications

Digital Devices & Techniques

TECHNICAL SPECIALTY

Circuit Analysis

Digital Electronics

Analog Devices & Systems

Digital Fund. & Circuits

Microprocessors Digital Computer/ Interfacing

*Fine Arts or Foreign Language, for example. **Introduction to Lasers, for example.

2+2 Model Diagram & Course Sequence 2+2 Model Diagram & Course Sequence Table (State of Illinois)Table (State of Illinois)

Tech-Prep

SURGECLA TECHNOLOGY

Recommended High School Electives

*A student may choose to take P.E. during “zero hour” or may opt for a waiver to allow time for additional electives.

Internet Information Processing

Articulation Agreement

HS Course CC Course

Related Occupational Titles

Surgical Technology

Post-Secondary Training Programs

T Community College

Surgical Technology – Certificate

Articulated Baccalaureate Programs

Articulated Apprenticeship Programs

B Region ( P High School - T Community College)

Allied health and human services

2+2 Model Diagram & Course Sequence 2+2 Model Diagram & Course Sequence Table (State of Illinois)Table (State of Illinois) (cont.) (cont.)

RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM T COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SUBJECT/ GRADE 9th 10th 11th 12th Summer 13th Summer 14th

English TP English Survey 1, 2

TP English Survey 3, 4

TP English Survey 5, 6

TP English Survey 7,8 Engl. 101

Math TP Pre-Algebra 1, 2 TP Algebra 1, 2 TP Geometry 1,

2

Science TP Physical Science 1, 2 TP Biology 1, 2 Human Biology

1, 2 Chemistry 1, 2 Biol. 220 Biol. 201Biol. 202

Social Science World History Amer. History Psychology/Sociology

Hlth. 140

Requirements Health Drivers Ed. Consumer Ed

Physical Ed.* P.E. P.E. P.E.

Electives Career Exploration

Computer Software Applications 1, 2

Hlth. 110

Technical Emphases Keyboarding 1, 2

Family & Consumer Science

Health Occupations 1, 2

Job Shadowing Recommended

Job Shadowing Recommended

Surg. Tech. 101Surg. Tech. 102

Surg. Tech 103 Surg. Tech 104

Totals X Credits X Credits X Credits X Credits 33 hours 7 hours 7 hours