Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education Pathways

Medical Academy

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Course Number: 14002G1001

Grades: 9-10

Credit: 1

This course is a one-credit course that introduces students to a wide range of health careers. Integrated academics combined with healthcare knowledge and skills provide the framework for a strong healthcare delivery system. It is recommended for students who want to prepare for further study in an array of health-related fields at the postsecondary level. Participation in the Medical Academy student organization (HOSA) is recommended. This organization serves as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students should take this class if they are planning to participate in a Health Science Internship. Upperclassmen receive priority scheduling. Foundations of Health Science can substitute for the state-required Health credit.

SPORTS MEDICINE

Course Number: 14062G1010

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Science

Sports Medicine I introduces students to the field of sports medicine and its important goals of managing risk and preventing and treating sports-related injuries. The course presents basic concepts and skills regarding legal and ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, safety, nutrition, assessment, therapeutic exercise, and physical modalities.

SPORTS MEDICINE II

Course Number: 14062G1011

Grades: 11-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Science and Sports Medicine I

Sports Medicine II extends the content of Sports Medicine I with strong emphasis on musculoskeletal injuries and on psychological and sociological responses to injuries and illness. The course also emphasizes critical thinking, oral and written communication of anticipated outcomes, and patient care skills related to prevention, rehabilitation, and management. Course content incorporates basic pathophysiology, kinesiology, and principles of treatment. Analysis of a variety of health situations related to the sports medicine pathway is also included through project-based learning, laboratory activities, and simulation.

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Course Number: 14099G1000

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Science, Sports Medicine I

Therapeutic Services is designed to give students an overview and introduction to careers in therapeutic services, which focus on direct patient care and improvement of the status of patient health over time. Therapeutic services include disciplines in nursing, medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, emergency medicine, and veterinary medicine. This course extends core skills introduced in Foundations of Health Science by introducing students to professional standards, skills, settings, and the basic knowledge needed in therapeutic occupations.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Course Number: 14051G1000

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Science and Sports Medicine I

Patient Care Technician is designed to provide students with the opportunity to become effective, efficient, and multi-skilled healthcare providers. The course aims to provide a working knowledge of advanced patient care skills, vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, oxygen therapy, basic phlebotomy via simulation, and specimen collection and processing. Fee: $20.00 and HOSA membership. Credential offered: Patient Care Technician, CPR.

HEALTH INTERNSHIP I (Sports Medicine focus)

Course Number: 14051G1000

Grade: 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Science and two additional Health Science approved courses

This course requires an application and interview process and approval by the Health Science Committee. The application is found in the Forms section of this book.This one-credit course focuses on basic knowledge and skills necessary for beginning health care workers. Health Science Internship reinforces and applies knowledge learned in classroom and laboratory settings. Content Standards 1,3,4,5,6, and 9 must be taught for this one-credit course.

HEALTH INTERNSHIP II (EMS, Nursing, and PCT focus)

Course Number: 14298G2000

Grade: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Science, and two additional Health Science approved courses

This course requires an application and interview process and approval by the Health Science Committee. The application is found in the Forms section of this book. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a healthcare worker or preparing students for postsecondary health care educational programs. Theory and laboratory components comprise 50% of this course and the remaining 50% is designed to be completed in a hospital, extended care facility, rehabilitation center, medical office, imaging center, laboratory, or other health care facility. The certification exam is provided by the National Healthcare Association. This course is eligible for two Carnegie Units. Fee: $20.00 and uniform, HOSA membership, and liability (approximately $100.00 for the class). Credential Offered: Certified Patient Care Technician, CPR certification.

DUAL ENROLLMENT NAS 100 NURSE ASSISTANT

Course Number: 14999C1034

Grade: 12

Credit: 1

While the pandemic has created many challenges in Alabama, our country and around the world, it has also created a greater awareness of, and appreciation for, the role that healthcare workers play in keeping our communities healthy and safe. Certified Nurse Assistants are a needed and valuable part of the healthcare community and many CNAs have been on the frontline of the fight against the pandemic. The Calhoun Dual Enrollment CNA program can provide your students with the training needed for certification in this field. It can also serve as a gateway to a career as an LPN, RN, or other healthcare professional. The program includes excellent instruction, meaningful lab assignments, and actual, clinical experience in the field. Dual Enrollment CNA is a four-hour, one-semester course. Tuition, textbooks, and supplies are covered by the Workforce Development scholarship grant.

DUAL ENROLLMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Course Number: 14999C1004

Grade: 12

Credit: 1

This course is required to apply for certification as an EMT Basic. This course provides students with insights into the theory and applications of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, treating trauma patients, various medical procedures, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. The course is based on the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic National Standard Curriculum. The course will provide students with clinical educational experiences to enhance their knowledge and skills. EMT Basic earns 11 credit hours from Calhoun Community College.

CTE LAB IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Course Number: 14999G1000

Grades: 11-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Science

This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to advance and specialize careers in Health Science through individualized or small-group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities. Fee: $20.00, membership in HOSA and uniform.

Engineering Academy

ENGINEERING ESSENTIALS

Course Number 21026G1000

Grades: 9-10

Credit: 1

Engineering Essentials serves as the entry point for the Engineering Academy. Students explore engineering as a profession and apply the engineering design process, including experimentally informed design, to a variety of hands-on activities. While learning about diverse career opportunities, they gain foundational knowledge primarily in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, with exposure to other disciplines such as aerospace and biomedical. Students develop hands-on skills using tools such as OnShape for 3D modeling (where they design models for 3D printing), Bambu Labs 3D printers for prototyping, TinkerCAD for circuit modeling and block coding, Micro:bit microcontrollers, and breadboards for physical circuits. They also conduct basic stress testing on 3D-printed beams and examine engineering ethics related to real-world designs and emerging technologies. Through an activity- and problem-based instructional approach, students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills that are essential to success in engineering and other STEM careers. Note: Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentialing through Certified Onshape Professional or Autodesk Fusion 360 3D CAD certification.

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN

Course Number: 21017G1000

Grade:s: 9-12

Credit: 1

Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They use industry-standard 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor or Fusion 360 to design solutions to real-world problems, document their work in an engineering notebook, and present their designs to peers. Throughout the course, students build foundational technical skills essential to success in engineering, including precision measurement, technical drawing, data analysis, and basic CAD modeling. Students also gain exposure to multiple branches of engineering and develop creative problem-solving and design-thinking abilities that prepare them for advanced coursework in the Engineering Academy.

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING

Course Number: 21018G1000

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: PLTW Engineering Essentials and Intro to Engineering Design

This course introduces students to the wide range of engineering disciplines through project-based learning. Students explore mechanisms, robotics, structural systems, and automation while applying engineering and physics principles to design and build working prototypes. Hands-on projects use sensors, motors, and programmable microcontrollers to teach systems thinking and robotics integration. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, testing, data analysis, and iterative design — preparing students for advanced engineering, robotics, and technology pathways.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Course Number: 10019E10AP

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: To count as a senior math course: Algebra II with Statistics or Honors Algebra II with Statistics, four core math courses.

This course focuses on the innovative and multidisciplinary aspects of computing as well as the computational thinking practices that help students see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives; introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. Students are required to take the AP Exam and may earn college credit with a qualifying score.

CTE LAB IN STEM

Course Number: 21997G1000

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: PLTW Engineering Essentials and Intro to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering or a computer science course

The STEM Lab course is a hands-on, project-based continuation of Athens High School’s Engineering and Technology pathway. Students apply skills from prior engineering courses to explore how creativity, technology, and problem-solving intersect in the design process. Through units in Artificial Intelligence, 3D CAD and 3D printing, and Arduino electronics, students design and prototype real solutions to authentic challenges. The course emphasizes critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, and communication—key Athens City Schools Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Projects include creating interactive Arduino systems, designing and printing functional parts, and developing an independent Capstone Project that showcases students’ skills in design. Note: This course may be repeated for additional credit as projects and experiences vary each year.

MSSC SAFETY COURSE 101 DUAL ENROLLMENT WITH CALHOUN

Course Number: 13999C1003

Grades: 11-12

GPA requirement: 2.5

Calhoun Community College is offering students the opportunity to earn a Certified Production Technician credential. This course addresses the core technical competencies of higher-skilled production workers in all sectors of manufacturing. Four modules are explored in this course: Safety, Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes, and Production and Maintenance Awareness. This course targets students who would like to learn more about the manufacturing process and be prepared to join the workforce or continue their education in a post-secondary setting upon graduation. Fee: Tuition waivers possible.

Finance Academy

CAREER PREPAREDNESS

Course Number: 22153G1000

Credit: 1

Career Preparedness focuses on three integrated areas of instruction: academic planning and career development, financial literacy, and technology. Course content includes college and career preparation, computer literacy skills, and personal finance. Technology topics are interwoven throughout course instruction. These standards are designed to provide a strong foundation for student acquisition of the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that enable them to achieve success in school, at work, and across the life span. Other topics addressed in Career Preparedness are business and industry, continuing education, and lifelong learning. Partnerships and alliances between educational institutions, governmental entities and employers can support these standards and connect students to potential career opportunities.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Course Number: 19262G0500

Credit: 1

This course is a nine-week course and must be paired with another 9-week course. Recommended pairing includes: Health, Driver’s Education, and Personal Finance. This course introduces students to the management of personal and family resources to achieve personal goals and financial literacy. Content provides opportunities for students to explore consumer behavior, laws and legislation, consumer protection, consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer decision-making, advertising and promotional techniques, individual and family money management, banking services, use of credit, income tax, technology, and careers in providing financial services to individuals or families.

BUSINESS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS I

Course Number: 10005G1001

Credit: 1

Business Software Applications I emphasize the skills required to create, edit, and publish industry-appropriate documents. Areas of instruction include the integration of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software as well as the use of emerging technologies. Competencies for the co-curricular student organizations, DECA and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA-PBL), are also embedded in this course. Students will have the opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials to document basic computer skills needed for future education or employment.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Course Number: 12053G1000

Prerequisite: Career Preparedness

Credit: 1

Entrepreneurship focuses on the skills needed to organize, develop, create, and manage a business in a variety of environments. Course standards are designed to foster an entrepreneurial mindset; encourage innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a fast-paced professional setting; and build basic knowledge of various entrepreneurial ventures.

CTE LAB IN FINANCE

Grades: 11-12

Course Number: 12147G1002

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Business Software Applications or its equivalent

CTE Lab in Finance is designed to enhance the student’s general understanding and mastery of content in the cluster. This course is designed as a learning laboratory to support students’ interests and goals. This laboratory may take place in a traditional classroom, in an industry setting, or a virtual learning environment.

Education and Training Academy

FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

Course Number: 19151G1001

Grades: 9-10

Credit: 1

This course is the prerequisite for all pathways included in the Education and Training cluster. The course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in education. Course content includes the organizational structure of education, careers, the role of the teacher, characteristics of effective teachers, communication skills, the teaching and learning processes, learning styles, research, characteristics of positive classroom environments, human growth and development, curriculum development, student characteristics, teaching techniques, learning activities, educational initiatives, technology, and careers. Observational experiences are a required component of this course. This class fulfills the Career Preparedness A course requirement.

METHODS OF EDUCATION

Course Number: 1915G1012

Grades: 10-11

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Foundations of Education

The course content includes information to help students implement the teaching and learning processes. Major topics are funding sources, budget preparations, legal aspects, research, teaching and learning theories, curriculum development, positive learning environments, creative teaching techniques, appropriate learning activities, instructional resources, community resources and services, scope and sequence charts, course outlines, lesson plans, testing, grading, and developing partnerships, technology, and careers. School-based laboratory experiences are essential for students to develop skills in teaching. Observational experiences are a required component of this course. Optional credentialing includes Google Educator.

PRACTICES OF EDUCATION

Course Number: 19152G1001

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Methods of Education

Practices of Education is a one-credit course. The prerequisite for this course is Foundations of Education. Content provides students with advanced knowledge and skills used in the education field. Concepts of legal aspects of education, instructional resources, motivation, types of assessments, constructing texts, positive learning environments, lesson planning and teaching for various areas and grades, reading level of instructional materials, classroom management strategies, partnerships, public relations, professional associations, technology, and careers are included in the course. Observational experiences are a required component of this course. Optional credentialing includes Google Educator.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING INTERNSHIP

Course Number: 19198G1000

Grade: 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Methods of Education and/or Practices of Education

This course requires an application process and approval from the Education and Training teacher.

The internship course is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the education field. The internship allows students to spend time in a classroom or school setting regularly with a teacher within the school system who teaches the subject-matter area of interest to the student intern, a staff member in the appropriate professional support services area, or a principal or vice-principal. This course provides students with a context in which they can make a personal assessment of their commitment to pursue a teaching, professional support services, or educational leadership career. The school-based laboratory for the internship is an actual classroom or school that provides instruction in the subject-matter area or career area related to the student’s interest. Membership in FCCLA is required. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth. Optional credentialing includes Google Educator.

CTE LAB EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Course Number: 19197G1002

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Education and Training

This course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Education & Training through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities.

Hospitality and Tourism Academy

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Grades: 9-11

Course Number: 16001G1000

Credit: 1

Students will be introduced to the hospitality and tourism industry, the lodging industry, and culinary arts. This course is a prerequisite for Culinary Arts I, Travel and Tourism I, and Lodging I. This course will be offered at AHS.

CULINARY ARTS I

Course Number: 16001G1000

Grades: 10-11

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Hospitality and Tourism

Students are introduced to basic food production, management, and service activities in both the back-and-front of the house. Emphasis is placed on sanitation, safety, and basic food production. The prerequisite for this course is Hospitality and Tourism.

CULINARY ARTS II

Course Number: 16053G1022

Grades: 11-12

Credit: 1

PrerequisiteL Culinary I

Culinary Arts II builds on concepts presented in Culinary Arts I to provide expanded experiences in food production, management, and service. Topics include food safety and sanitation, foodservice operations, advanced food production, and international, regional, and cultural cuisine. Skills in mathematics, communication, creative thinking, and entrepreneurship are reinforced in this course. This course requires a fully equipped, school-based commercial kitchen with food service and dining areas. membership

EVENT PLANNING

Course Number: 16001G1000

Grades : 9-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Hospitality and Tourism

Students will learn to organize and plan all aspects of business and social events including the food, location, and décor associated with hiring an event planner. Concepts taught in the course to meet the needs of clients include planning for the event with activities, establishing a budget, determining the theme, planning the guest list, determining the location, developing an event plan schedule, planning transportation needs, training of staff, staging the event, calculating room and space requirements, providing necessary technology and equipment, planning food and beverage services, securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post-evaluations of event. Students demonstrate leadership characteristics and make decisions based on integrating knowledge of financial, human resources, promotion, and event management principles. Students are prepared for various career opportunities in event planning.

CTE LAB IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Course Number: 16097G1002

Grades: 10-112

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Hospitality and Tourism

This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Hospitality and Tourism through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities such as Certified Guest Services Professional.

Army JROTC

JROTC/LET

Course Number: 09051G1001

Grades: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course is an introduction program designed to develop stronger leaders and model citizens; Cadets will learn about Health and Fitness, Proper Army Uniform Wear and Appearance, Military Customs and Courtesies, Social Etiquette and Manners, and Appreciating Diversity Through Winning Colors. This course will emphasize Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal Growth Plan, Drill and Marching Techniques, and Anger Management. Students should be available for participation in limited out-of-school activities. This course fulfills the PE course requirement for graduation. This class fulfills the Career Preparedness A course requirement.

JROTC/LET II

Course Number: 09052G1001

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: JROTC I

This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills taught during LET I. It also introduces the cadet to new topics such as: Personal Growth and Behaviors, Team Building, First Aid, Decision Making, Service Learning, and Citizenship and Government.

JROTC/LET III

Course Number: 09053G1001

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: JROTC II

This course provides an overview of the skills learned during LET II. It also introduces cadets to Command and Staff Responsibilities, Time Management, Resolving Ethical Dilemmas, Post-Secondary Options, Career Portfolios, Writing Resumes, Overcoming Prejudice, and the Effects of Substance Abuse.

JROTC/LET IV

Course Number: 09054G1001

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: JROTC III

This course emphasizes the skills taught during LET III. It also introduces the cadet to Strategies for Teaching, Life Skills and Abilities, Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Effective Communication, Tools for Project Management, and The Future of Citizens’ Rights.

ARMY JROTC 1B

Course Number: 09051G1002

Credit: 1

This course is designed to develop an understanding of leadership traits and principles, citizenship, oral communication, physical fitness, health/wellness including drug prevention and CPR, motivational techniques such as “Unlocking Your Potential” and an awareness of military history.

ARMY JROTC 2B

Course Number: 09052G1002

Credit: 1

This course is designed to develop proficiency in health/wellness and CPR techniques, and an appreciation for self-awareness techniques (“Winning Colors”), modern technologies, career opportunities, and role of the U.S. Army, military history, and physical fitness.

ARMY JROTC 3B

Course Number: 09053G1002

Credit: 1

This course develops an understanding of the justice system (military and civilian), the role of the U.S. Armed forces, safety (hunting and boating), orienteering, physical fitness, new technologies, military history, and motivational learning techniques such as “Power Learning."

ARMY JROTC 4B

Course Number: 09053G1002

Credit: 1

This course develops proficiency in command and staff procedures, physical fitness, military parades and ceremonies, citizenship, science, and new technologies and communications. Students must demonstrate the ability to speak to large audiences, perform staff briefings and prepare staff reports, write resumes and cover letters, and complete job applications. They must also apply problem-solving/decision-making skills in leadership and supervisory positions of authority.

LEADERSHIP AND FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS-JROTC

Course Number: 09990G1003

Credit: 1

This course provides each student with an understanding of leadership theories, techniques, traits, and principles with an in-depth focus on oral and written communication. Students develop a foundation of requisite skills necessary to successfully complete high school by focusing on personal self-awareness, brain structure and function, individual learning styles, multiple intelligences, and conflict resolution.

CTE Electives

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/APPRENTICESHIP

COOP/APPRENTICESHIP CLASS 1 Course Number: 22998G10C1

COOP/APPRENTICESHIP CLASS 2 Course Number: 22998G10C2

COOP/APPRENTICESHIP CLASS 3 Course Number: 22998G10C3

COOP/APPRENTICESHIP CLASS 4 Course Number: 22998G10C4

Grades: 11- 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: This course requires an application process and approval from the AHS Cooperative Education Coordinator (Ms Corrie Edmondson).

The application is located in the Forms section of this book. Students in the 11th grade will be required to complete an interview process for acceptance into this course. Student must be in a declared Finance Career and Technical Education Pathway and meet College and Career Readiness Requirements.

The Co-op program is for students who have acquired entry-level employment skills. Work-based experience is a minimum of 140 continuous and successful hours of paid employment (average of 8 hours per week) in the student’s occupational objective performed in a licensed establishment under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the cooperative education teacher/coordinator. Summer hours are not included in the minimum requirement. Students participating in the Co-op Program must be employed within the first week of scheduled classes. The Apprenticeship program is for students who have secured a job site to observe and complete work-based experience requirements. Students must complete an application that requires a parental signature and the coordinator’s permission. Students accepted into AHS Co-op/Apprenticeship program shall be 16 years of age, have successfully completed all required coursework on the and on track for graduation . Seniors are eligible to participate in Co-Op Education for a total of four Carnegie Units. Juniors are eligible to participate in Co-Op Education for a maximum of two Carnegie Units.

Limestone County Career and Technical Education Center

All courses listed are introductory courses for each program. Each program has a series of three to six courses. Please note that Limestone County Career and Technical Center spots are limited. Registration is held annually in January. Students need to register for introductory courses and will be placed in appropriate courses during summer scheduling under the advisement of the Limestone County Career and Technical School Administration. Students are required to attend Limestone County Technical Center for two terms. All Career Tech classes require a counselor’s signature. Fees are associated with individual programs. View available CTE Credentials. View Limestone County Career and Technical Center course descriptions and course codes.

Automotive Services Academy
Advanced Manufacturing
Agricultural Stem
Building Construction Academy
Collision Repair Technology Academy
Cosmetology Academy
Culinary Academy
Diesel Technology Academy
Drafting Design Academy (Architectural & Industrial)
Electrical & Industrial Systems Academy
Firefighting Academy
Graphic Arts/Communications Academy
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Academy
IT Cybersecurity/Networking Academy
IT Programming Academy
Law And Society Academy
Precision Machining AcademyWelding Technology Academy

View Limestone County Career and Technical Center Course Descriptions and Course Codes.

Calhoun CTE Dual Enrollment

Calhoun Community College offers the following Career and Technical Education Dual Enrollment Opportunities. Tuition assistance may apply to some courses as grant funds become available. Any student interested in Dual Enrollment should speak to their counselor.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/EMS 118

Grade: 11-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

The EMT course is required to apply for certification as an EMT Basic. This course provides students with insights into the theory and applications of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, treating trauma patients, various medical procedures, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. The course is based on the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic National Standard Curriculum. The course will provide students with clinical educational experiences to enhance their knowledge and skills. EMT Basic earns 11 credit hours from Calhoun Community College.

INTRODUCTION OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/CHD 100

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES/CHD 201

Grade: 10-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

This class is primarily designed to accompany Athens High School’s Education Academy. It is designed for students who plan to seek employment in preschool or school-age programs. This class is taught in an online format. This class will earn 3 hours of credit.

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY/ADM 100

SMAW FILLET/OFC WELDING TECHNOLOGY/WDT 108

INDUSTRIAL BLUEPRINT READING WELDING TECHNOLOGY/WDT 110

SMAW FILLET/ OFC LAB WELDING TECHNOLOGY/WDT 122

SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC WELDING TECHNOLOGY/WDT 109

SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC LAB WELDING TECHNOLOGY/WDT 123

Grade: 11-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

This course provides instruction on safety practices and terminology in the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), (GMAW), and (FCAW) process. In addition to the process of setting up equipment, the procedure and techniques used to make open v-groove welds on plant and open root v-grooves welds on pipe. With SMAW, in the 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G Plate, 1G Rotated, 2G, 3G, 5G, 6G positions on pipe. In addition to the criteria listed in Level 1 above, this pipe welding program teaches the process of setting up equipment, the procedures and techniques used to make open v-groove welds on pipe and open-root v-groove welds on pipe with SMAW, in the 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G Plate, 1G Rotated, 2G, 3G, 4G Plate. 1G Rotated, 2G, 3G. 5G, 6G positions on pipe.

WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS/CIS 111

Grades: 11-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

This course is designed for students seeking employment in the field of Computer Information Systems with a technical concentration and the knowledge base of technical skills for information technology careers. Students study the nature of business and demonstrate knowledge of the functions of information systems in business. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a safe working environment and on building interpersonal skills needed for working in the information technology environment. Students demonstrate appropriate knowledge and behaviors regarding legal responsibilities of information technology professionals. They explore a variety of information technology career opportunities and develop a personal career plan to meet career goals and objectives. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC ARTS/GRD 101

Grades: 11-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

Tuition/Textbook/Certification

This course introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of the architectural design field. Students are introduced to various careers involving architecture and principles of architectural design. Emphasis is placed on floor plan layout, electrical plans, foundation plans, wall sections, roof design, and evaluations. Upon successful completion of this course, students can draw a basic residential architectural construction drawing. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES/CIS 130

Grades: 11-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

This course aims to provide students with knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and computer software applications. This course provides students with additional skills necessary to effectively plan, develop, and administer both a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN). Topics addressed in this course include network operating systems, network architectures, network protocols, and network security. In addition, network scalability and adaptability are discussed regarding emerging computer technologies. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM ENGINEERING/SYS 101

Grades: 11-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

This course is an introduction to systems engineering (SE) and the principles of systems definition, development, and maintenance. Topics include basic understanding of systems, systems engineering objectives, terminology, and working methodology, the relationships between systems engineering and other disciplines, the basic elements of the product life cycle, the use of modeling, and the influence of programmatic considerations. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the Systems Engineering (SE) methodology. Teamwork and cooperative effort concepts are highlighted.

PRECISION MEASUREMENT/ADM 101

Grades: 11-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

This course provides an introduction to manufacturing processes and job opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in manufacturing. Students use critical-thinking skills while expanding upon the principles of science. This entry-level course may be taken in the Manufacturing cluster. Students entering the Manufacturing cluster must meet academic goals and expectations of business and industry. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

PRINCIPLES OF REFRIGERATION/ACR 111

Grades: 11-12

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT

This course introduces students to the basic skills used in the HVACR industry. Students enrolled in this course exhibit a mechanical aptitude; can comprehend written, verbal, and hands-on instruction; display the ability to visualize a completed project, and possess the physical dexterity to use basic hand tools. Instruction consists of both individual and group classroom and laboratory activities and provides students with the knowledge and skills used throughout the HVACR industry and other trades. Upon completion of this course, students exhibit skills in mathematics, hand tools, torches, and tools particular to the HVACR industry. This course is a prerequisite to all courses in the HVACR pathway. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.