The Applied Arts Department is comprised of three areas of study which include Cooperative Education, Family and Consumer Science, and Industrial Technology. Any course offered in these areas, as well as in Business or TCD, will fulfill the Applied Arts one-semester graduation requirement. Students who need departmental recommendations in order to enroll in a course or parents with any questions concerning courses in these areas may contact the department chair who will refer them to the appropriate teacher. The Cooperative Education programs offered are identified as either Skilled Training Programs or General Work Experience Programs . Students enrolled in Cooperative Education typically attend Glenbard West for the majority of the school day and then complete the work portion of their program at a work site.
Final enrollment is dependent upon department chair approval.
The classroom phase focuses on the study of specific job information as well as general topics which prepare students to be responsible employees. This program is for students interested in retail and marketing occupations. The classroom phase covers the many facets of this occupational area to include marketing, merchandising, selling techniques, advertising and display, operations and management as well as human relations skills needed for success in the workplace. The work experience is related to retailing or distribution of goods and services within surrounding communities. The second semester of this course meets the consumer education requirement for graduation.