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Course: Survey of Business, Marketing and Finance
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Arts, AV Technology and Communication, Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration, Business and Industry: Financial Systems, Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service, Business and Industry: Sports and Entertainment Management
Graduation Requirement: Elective

In Survey of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems and settings in business, marketing, and finance.
Course: Touch System Data Entry
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students will need to apply touch system data entry for production of business documents.
Course: Business Law
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

10th –12th grade Students analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding issues relating to the legal environment, business ethics, torts, contracts, negotiable financial instruments, personal property, sales, warranties, business organizations, concept of agency and employment, and real property. Students apply technical skills to address the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions.
Course: Global Business
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students apply technical skills to address global business in applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment.
Course: Survey of Education & Training
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Public Service: Education and Training
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Do you want to make a difference? What does it take to be an effective and dynamic educator in an ever-changing society? This course will explore opportunities in the educational clusters and provide students with experiences to develop the skills needed to be successful within the teaching profession. These experiences would include, but are not limited to, creating and presenting engaging lesson plans, learning strategies for best practices, classroom management, and developing tools for a teacher to meet the name and need of every student.
Course: Education & Training@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Survey of Education & Training, Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Public Service: Education and Training, Public Service: Education and Training (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students with background knowledge of school-aged child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary and middle school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, assist with record keeping, and complete other responsibilities of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. Class fees required. Background check required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the off-campus field sites.
Course: Practicum in Education and Training@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Education and Training, Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Public Service: Education and Training, Public Service: Education and Training (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of the school-aged child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary and middle school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. Class fees required. Background check required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the off-campus field sites.
Course: Money Matters Yr@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Banking and Financial Services, Dollars and Sense, or Accounting I
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Financial Systems, Business and Industry: Financial Systems (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students will investigate money management from a personal financial perspective. Students apply critical-thinking skills to analyze financial options based on current and projected economic factors. Students will examine various methods of achieving short-term and long-term financial goals through several means such as investing, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning. Students will gain insight into professional employability skills that are required by business and industry. By examining financial forecasts students will demonstrate foundational knowledge that will require decision-making in their personal finances. Materials fee may be required for this course.
Course: Banking & Financial Services
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Financial Systems
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students develop knowledge and skills in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of banking to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the operations, sales, and management of banking institutions to gain a complete understanding of how banks function within society.
Course: Securities & Investment@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Accounting II or Money Matters
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Financial Systems, Business and Industry: Financial Systems (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students will understand the laws and regulations to manage business operations and transactions in the securities and investments industries. Students will discuss strategies for selecting investments and understand factors that must be considered when investing. Students will explore exams and certifications required to sell securities and other financial products as well as demonstrate an understanding of proper business etiquette. Materials fee may be required for this course.
Course: Accounting I
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Financial Systems
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Materials fee may be required for this course.
Course: Accounting II@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Financial Systems, Business and Industry: Financial Systems (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course uses an integrated approach to teach accounting. Students first learn how businesses plan for and evaluate their operating, financing and investing decisions and then how accounting systems gather and provide data to internal and external decision makers. This year-long course covers all the learning objectives of a traditional college level financial accounting course, plus those from a managerial accounting course. Topics include an introduction to accounting, accounting information systems, time value of money, and accounting for merchandising firms, sales and receivables, fixed assets, debt and equity. Other topics include statement of cash flows, financial ratios, cost-volume profit analysis and variance analysis. Materials fee may be required for this course.
Course: Survey of Government & Public Administration@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Public Service: Government and Public Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course provides the knowledge base for students who are interested in taking advanced government and legal studies courses at the CTE Center. Topics include: political philosophy, the structure of the U.S. Constitution, the state and federal judicial system (with an emphasis on the Supreme Court), constitutional case law, civil rights, criminal law, torts, consumer law, family law, public policy, political activism, and the role of media in law and politics.
Course: Political Science@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Survey of Government and Public Administration
Pathway(s): Public Service: Government and Public Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course will familiarize the student with political and legal theory through the study of international governmental systems, as well as the United States court system; governmental systems; public policies; and political processes, systems, and behaviors.
Course: Mock Trial Yr@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Political Science or Court Systems and Practices
Pathway(s): Public Service: Government and Public Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course is designed to foster a better understanding of the civil and criminal trial process through simulation and the study of actual as well as fictitious cases. Students will simulate each stage of the trial from opening/closing arguments, direct questioning, jury participation and sentencing. Repeat enrollment is not permitted. Students will have the opportunity to experience both trial procedures in class, and appellate procedures through moot court participation.
Course: Practicum in Government @CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Mock Trial, Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Public Service: Government and Public Administration, Public Service: Government and Public Administration (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

The practicum course is an unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of courses in the Government and Public Administration cluster. Students concurrently learn advanced concepts of political science, criminal, and civil law in the classroom setting. In addition, students will apply technical skills pertaining to government and public administration in a direct mentorship by individuals in professional settings such as government, public management and administration, criminal and civil litigation, and municipal planning. Materials fee may be required for this course. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the off-campus field site. Fingerprint and/or background check may be required based on the field site.
Course: Foreign Services and Diplomacy@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Political Science or Mock Trial
Pathway(s): Public Service: Government and Public Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Foreign Service and Diplomacy provides the opportunity for students to investigate how the United States works with or against foreign powers. The course includes law, history, America’s relationships with other countries, diplomacy as a career, and international relations associated with the diplomatic environment.
Course: Medical Terminology
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Public Service: Health Science
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.
Course: Pharmacology @CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Health Science, Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Public Service: Health Science (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course will equip students with knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the pharmacy field or related area. They will develop an understanding of pharmaceutics and its impact on the healthcare industry. Students will be given Sterile Products (IV) training prior to completion of the course and are eligible to sit for the National Sterile Products (IV) Certification. In addition, students will have the opportunity to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) once they successfully complete the course and graduate to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Immunizations, TB tests, flu shot and drug screen are required. Materials fee ranging from $125-$150, plus testing fees for certification exams. Students must provide their own transportation to and from off-campus sites.
Course: Future Ready Health Care@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Health Science AND Co/Prerequisite Anatomy & Physiology Program Qualification Form Required Seats are limited.
Pathway(s): Public Service: Health Science, Public Service: Health Science (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students must provide their own transportation to and from off-campus sites. This course is designed to expose students to the various careers associated with the medical profession within a hospital setting. Students will see how digital technologies are integrated into the traditional hospital setting. The course will challenge students to solve some of the complexities in what future health care may entail. Students will be exposed to emerging technologies such as 3D printing for surgeries, robotic process automation, virtual reality, biomedical testing/repair, prosthetics and artificial intelligence to improve the patient experience. Collaboration, the ability to think creatively and critically resulting in a culminating innovative project will be the crux of this course. Immunizations, TB tests, flu shot and drug screen are required.
Course: Hotel Management Yr@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Survey of Hospitality and Tourism
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students will study the lodging industry including hotels and resorts and will gain insight into different departments within a hotel such as front desk, food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, human resources, and accounting. Students will learn about the daily operations of a well-managed hotel. Hotel Management students will plan and design their own hotel collaborating with other CTEC classes. Students will have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized industry certification(s).
Course: Survey of Hospitality & Tourism
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism, Business and Industry: Sports and Entertainment Management
Graduation Requirement: Elective

The hospitality and tourism industry encompasses lodging; travel and tourism; recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts; and restaurants and food beverage service. The hospitality and tourism industry maintains the largest national employment base in the private sector. Students use knowledge and skills that meet industry standards to function effectively in various positions within this multifaceted industry. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
Course: Travel & Tourism Management
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Survey of Hospitality and Tourism
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course incorporates management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry as well as destination geography, airlines, international travel, cruising, travel by rail, lodging, recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts. Employment qualifications and opportunities are also included in this course. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
Course: Culinary Arts I@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts, ServSafe Managers or Food Handlers Certification, Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism, Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Texas Food Handlers and/or ServSafe Managers Certification is REQUIRED. Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. This course offers direct hands-on experience and instruction in Back of House, restaurant operations, as well as catering opportunities. Students must be able to stand for long periods of time, as well as pick up/lift 10 pounds. Students need to grasp Algebra. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations. Materials fee is required for this course. The one-year e-Foodhandlers certification will not be permissible to enter this class.
Course: Culinary Arts II@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I, Current ServSafe Managers or Food Handlers Certification, Program Qualification Form Required, Texas Food Handlers and/or ServSafe Managers Certification is REQUIRED
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism, Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course is a unique advanced culinary arts that provides hands-on opportunities for students to participate in a real commercial kitchen setting. Culinary Arts II integrates academic and career and technical education; provides more interdisciplinary instruction; and supports strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing workplace. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills applicable to their training plan, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development. Advanced Culinary Arts is relevant and rigorous, supports student application of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. This course offers hands-on experience and instruction in both Front of the House and Back of the House, restaurant operations, as well as catering opportunities. Students must be able to stand for long periods of time, as well as pick up/lift 10 pounds. Students need to grasp Algebra. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
Course: Hospitality Services@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Hotel Management, Travel & Tourism Management or Introduction to Culinary Arts
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism, Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Hospitality Services provides students the opportunity to learn more about careers in the hospitality industry including hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues. In addition to classroom instruction, students will gain real-world experience by job shadowing during the year at a local hotel. Students will learn first-hand about the operations of a hotel by working with hotel professionals in the following departments: front desk, food & beverage, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting. Hospitality Services students will have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized industry certification(s). This course will focus on employability skills, communications skills and professionalism. Students are encouraged to participate in DECA at the CTE Center and/or home-campus. Students must provide their own transportation to and from field sites.
Course: Practicum in Hospitality Services@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Hospitality Services
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism, Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Practicum in Hospitality Services is the 2nd year program for students interested in a hospitality industry internship. The course allows opportunities for students to learn through both classroom instruction and interning at a local hotel or other hospitality-related business. Students will develop employability skills, job-specific skills related to individual training plan, communication skills, and career portfolio development. The goal of the program is to prepare hospitality students with a variety of skills for a fast-paced workplace as well as prepare students for post-secondary and career success. Students will have the opportunity to participate in DECA at the CTE Center and/or home-campus. Students must provide their own transportation to and from field sites.
Course: Dollars & Sense
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Financial Systems
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Dollars and Sense focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, the money management process, decision-making skills, impact of technology, and preparation for human services careers. Students are encouraged to participate in career and technical student organizations and other leadership organizations.
Course: Interpersonal Studies
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Public Service: Education and Training
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course examines how the relationships between individuals and family members can influence personality and quality of life. Students use knowledge and skills in family studies and human development to enhance and explore personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, manage multiple adult roles, and pursue careers related to counseling and mental health services. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
Course: Introduction to Culinary Arts
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism
Graduation Requirement: Elective

During this full year course, students will pursue a Texas Food Handlers food safety certification. This course is also designed to introduce students to the methods and concepts of food preparation. Laboratory practice will parallel class work. Also, included in this course are the different aspects of the restaurant setting, including both front and back of the house. Students will have the opportunity to participate in related career and technical organizations & educational study trips as well as explore career opportunities and pathways in the Hospitality & Tourism Program of Study. Testing and materials fee is required for this course.
Course: Child Development Yr
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Public Service: Education and Training
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This technical laboratory course addresses parenting as well as the growth and development of children. Students will explore knowledge and skills related to parenting, relationships, family dynamics, child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
Course: Child Guidance Yr@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Child Development, Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Public Service: Education and Training, Public Service: Education and Training (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This laboratory course addresses the knowledge and skills related to early childhood growth and guidance equipping students to develop positive relationships with children and effective caregiver skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children, strengthen a culturally diverse society, and pursue careers related to the care, guidance, and education of children, including those with special needs. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations. Material fees required. A TB test and background check is required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the off-campus field sites.
Course: Practicum in Child Guidance@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Child Guidance, Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Public Service: Education and Training, Public Service: Education and Training (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This practicum provides occupationally specific training and focuses on early childhood development and services. Content is designed to meet the occupational preparation needs and interests of students and based upon the knowledge and skills selected from two or more courses in a coherent sequence in the education & training cluster as well as the essential knowledge and skills for communication, critical thinking, problem solving, information technology, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. Instruction is delivered through school-based laboratory training and is a non-paid, hands-on, work-based learning course. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations. Materials fees required. A TB test and background check is required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the off-campus field sites
Course: Mobile Applications Programming I @CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: AP Computer Science A, Computer Science I Advanced, or Computer Science
Pathway(s): STEM: Computer Science
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students are strongly recommended to complete AP Computer Science A before attempting this advanced course. We will apply advanced knowledge of algorithms and object-oriented programming techniques such as inheritance (super/sub classes, abstract classes, and interfaces) to Apple’s iOS API’s. Because of the dynamic nature of development for mobile devices, students will need to be independent learners. Most apps will require significant research to complete, and students will work independently for most of the year. Students will code in the Swift programming language using the Xcode IDE, building apps for the iPhone and iPad. Additionally, students will analyze the responsibility of software professionals regarding issues of the environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace.
Course: Video Game Programming I@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, and one of the following: Computer Science, Computer Science I Advanced, or AP Computer Science A
Pathway(s): STEM: Computer Science
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This is a rigorous introduction to video game programming. Students must have mastered the topics previously covered in Computer Science. Students will extend their knowledge and skill in programming through the study of game topics including: game state and the game loop, basic display and interaction of on-screen objects, object-oriented programming concepts, user interface design, and 2D game techniques. Students will program using the C# language with the XNA/MonoGame libraries. Our primary game platform will be the PC; some students may program for other platforms. Significant group projects will expose students to the challenges of working in teams. Students will be introduced to Agile and Scrum to develop project management skills and improve interpersonal skills.
Course: Video Game Programming II@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Video Game Programming I
Pathway(s): STEM: Computer Science
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course continues the study of video game programming. Students will be introduced to 3D game development using Blueprints (a visual scripting model) and the C+ language within the advanced game engine Unreal. Topics will include: object-oriented programming; program architecture; integrating code, art assets, and level/scene design into a complete game. Starting in the fall semester, students will form a studio team to develop an original 3D video game. This major project will expose students to the challenges of working in interdisciplinary teams and develop project management and interpersonal skills with a more extensive use of Agile and the Scrum framework.
Course: Video Game Programming III @CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Video Game Programming II
Pathway(s): STEM: Computer Science
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course continues the study of video game programming. Students will dive deeper into the Unreal game engine using the C++ language in contrast to the visual scripting of Unreal Blueprints they learn in Video Game Programming II. Students will form teams at the start of class for project development where they will cover industry best practices, advanced program architecture, repository options and software control, continuation of working with interdisciplinary teams, and when able interaction with outside gaming professionals.
Course: Survey of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Public Service: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course introduces students to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. The course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, security and corrections. Fee for CPR certification may be required.
Course: Law Enforcement I@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Survey of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Pathway(s): Public Service: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state and federal law enforcement. This course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime.
Course: Law Enforcement II@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I
Pathway(s): Public Service: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security, Public Service: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Law Enforcement II is designed to provide the students the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in Law Enforcement. The course includes the ethical and legal responsibilities of law enforcement personnel, operation of police and emergency telecommunicator equipment and courtroom testimony. Students will take the knowledge learned in Law Enforcement I to a higher level. Students will apply knowledge and skills through hands-on, field based experiences using classroom projects, activities, and various law enforcement based assignments.
Course: Court Systems and Practices@CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Survey of Government and Public Administration
Pathway(s): Public Service: Government and Public Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Court Systems and Practices is an overview of the federal and state court systems. The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogation.
Course: Social Media Marketing
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service, Business and Industry: Sports and Entertainment Management
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Social Media Marketing is designed to look at the rise of social media and how marketers are integrating social media tools in their overall marketing strategy. The course will investigate how the marketing community measures success in the new world of social media. Students will manage a successful social media presence for an organization, understand techniques for gaining customer and consumer buy-in to achieve marketing goals, and properly select social media platforms to engage consumers and monitor and measure the results of these efforts. The curriculum will present embedded DECA principles and project-based learning that will give the students the opportunity to apply newly acquired marketing skills in real world situations.
Course: Advertising
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service, Business and Industry: Sports and Entertainment Management
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Advertising is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of advertising. Students will gain knowledge of techniques used in current advertising, including print, broadcast, and digital media. The course explores the social, ethical, and legal issues of advertising, historical influences, strategies, and media decision processes as well as integrated marketing communications. The course provides an overview of how communication tools can be used to reach target audiences and increase consumer knowledge. The curriculum will present embedded DECA principles and project-based learning that will give the students the opportunity to apply newly acquired marketing skills in real world situations.
Course: Fashion Marketing
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Arts, AV Technology and Communication, Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Fashion Marketing is designed to provide students with knowledge of the various business functions in the fashion industry. Students in Fashion Marketing will gain a working knowledge of promotion, textiles, merchandising, mathematics, selling, visual merchandising, and career opportunities. The curriculum will present embedded DECA principles and project-based learning that will give the students the opportunity to apply newly acquired marketing skills in real world situations. Materials fee may be required for this course.
Course: Entrepreneurship
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become an entrepreneur. Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services. In addition, students understand the capital required, the return on investment desired, and the potential for profit. The curriculum will present embedded DECA principles and project-based learning that will give the students the opportunity to apply newly acquired marketing skills in real world situations. INCubatoredu has the same primary focus as Entrepreneurship, but the students spend more time applying their learning through launching a business idea by interacting with local business coaches and mentors. INCubatoredu (offered at Centennial, Frisco, Emerson, Heritage, and Lone Star) has the same primary focus as Entrepreneurship, but the students spend more time applying their learning through launching a business idea by interacting with local business coaches and mentors.
Course: ACCELeratoredu
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship: Program Qualification Form
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration
Graduation Requirement: Elective

As a complement to the INCubatoredu course, ACCELeratoredu fosters startup development to transition the business founded in INCubatoredu into a sustainable, functioning business. This includes growing customer pipeline and processing, submitting legal documents to become a recognized entity at the state and federal level, creating contracts or terms and agreements for customers, developing the typical operating systems for the business, and continuing to build, test, and iterate the product or service. Throughout the program, students work through three major areas of content: customer acquisition, business process, and product production. Students leave the course having gained traction in the marketplace to successfully launch their company.
Course: Sports Entertainment Marketing
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service, Business and Industry: Sports and Entertainment Management, Business and Industry: Sports and Entertainment Management (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the marketing concepts and theories that apply to sports and sporting events and entertainment. The areas this course will cover include basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship, event marketing, promotions, sponsorship proposals, and implementation of sports and entertainment marketing plans. This course will also provide students an opportunity to develop promotional plans, sponsorship proposals, endorsement contracts, sports and entertainment marketing plans, and evaluation and management techniques. The curriculum will present embedded DECA principles and project-based learning that will give the students the opportunity to apply newly acquired marketing skills in real world situations.
Course: Practicum in Marketing I @CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Arts, AV Technology and Communication, Business and Industry: Arts, AV Technology and Communication (Advanced Course), Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration, Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration (Advanced Course), Business and Industry: Financial Systems, Business and Industry: Financial Systems (Advanced Course), Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service, Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students exploring an interest in business and marketing will develop employability skills and gain hands-on work experience through classroom instruction, operating the CTE campus store, and working at a part-time after-school job. Students will develop knowledge and skills with marketing functions such as financing, marketing information management, pricing, product planning, promotion, purchasing, and selling. Students must obtain their own job in a customer-facing role with an approved employer (leads will be provided) working a minimum of 10 hours per week. The Practicum instructor collaborates with each employer on individualized training plans and monitors progress. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in DECA or BPA (Business Professionals of America) to supplement their learning. This is a year-long, single-blocked course at the CTE Center.
Course: Practicum in Marketing II @CTEC
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Practicum in Marketing I, Program Qualification Form Required
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Arts, AV Technology and Communication, Business and Industry: Arts, AV Technology and Communication (Advanced Course), Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration, Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration (Advanced Course), Business and Industry: Financial Systems, Business and Industry: Financial Systems (Advanced Course), Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service, Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

Students who have completed the Practicum in Marketing I course will build on knowledge and skills acquired in the previous course. Students will develop employability skills and gain hands-on work experience through classroom instruction, operating the CTE campus store, and working at a part-time after-school job. Students will develop knowledge and skills with marketing functions such as financing, marketing information management, pricing, product planning, promotion, purchasing, and selling. Students must obtain their own job in a customer-facing role with an approved employer (leads will be provided) working a minimum of 10 hours per week. The Practicum instructor collaborates with each employer on individualized training plans and monitors progress. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in DECA or BPA (Business Professionals of America) to supplement their learning. This is a year-long, single-blocked course at the CTE Center.
Course: Sports Management @WHS
Department: Career Technology Education
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Sports & Entertainment Marketing AND at least one of the following courses: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Professional Communications, eSports or BIM. Required: Program Qualification Form and Interview
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Business Management and Administration, Business and Industry: Marketing, Sales, and Service, Business and Industry: Sports and Entertainment Management, Business and Industry: Sports and Entertainment Management (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Elective

The Sports Management course is an Internship Program for second year Sports & Entertainment Marketing students who are serious about pursuing a career in sports and/or entertainment fields. Work experience will consist of an unpaid internship with one or more businesses over the course of the school year. Possible areas of work include but are not limited to: Ticket Sales, Customer Service, Facility and Event Operations, Social Media and Web Development, Public Relations and Communications, Athletic Training Center Operations, Recreational Sports and Marketing Sales and Service. In addition to the internship experience, time will be given to provide enrichment opportunities including guest speakers, class and virtual instruction, and on-site visits to venues in Frisco and the Dallas/Fort Worth area pertaining to sports and entertainment. Since students in this class will be functioning directly in a sports/entertainment environment, it is important that they have excellent communication, computer, reading and writing skills. DECA membership fee may be required for this course. Students must provide their own transportation to and from off-campus internship site.