cte Electives

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3D Animation and Video Game Design - 178383
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 4 – 179933
Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 4 - 179983
Business Administration 2 - 172093
Business Law - 172223
Computer Applications in Financial and Data Management - 172133
Computer Science Principles - 172083
Cybersecurity - 177983
Engineering Leadership - 177543
Financial Literacy - 171153
Fire and Rescue/Emergency Medical Services 1: EMT - 177853
Fire and Rescue/Emergency Medical Services II: Firefighter - 177863
Food and Nutrition Science - 124433
Introduction to Computer Applications - 172131, 172132
Introduction to Sports and Entertainment Management - 073001, 073002
Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 4 - 178933
Personal Living - 121103
Principals of Accounting 2 - 171933
Sports and Entertainment Marketing - 073003
Educational Media Technology - 181301, 181302, 181303

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CTE ELECTIVES

The following courses are CTE Electives not listed in the course descriptions. Courses that can be taken as an elective within the Pathways are marked as such.

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3D ANIMATION AND VIDEO GAME DESIGN - 178383

Students will learn the language of design, how to judge design, its execution, resources for further design studies, storytelling, and creative writing. This course is an introductory level course covering the planning, management, and principles of 3D modeling for animation and video game design processes.

CREDIT: 2
PREREQUISITES: None

AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS 4 – 179933

The fourth-year curriculum, determined by the instructor, is based upon the needs of the students. Options include management of the cadet corps, portions of other Aerospace Science curriculum, portions of Leadership education, and the study of aerospace careers. Leadership education places emphasis on the fundamentals of management and contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC. All areas are designed to equip cadets with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Throughout the text are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role-play activities built into the lessons. These activities are based on real-life experiences and will allow cadets the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions. During the Health and Wellness portion of the course, cadets will work together to develop their physical fitness to prepare to take the United States Presidential Physical Fitness Exam. Before participating in the JROTC Physical Fitness program, all cadets are required to complete the AFJROTC Physical Fitness Program Cadet Participation Consent Form with Health Screening Questionnaire.

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 12
- PREREQUISITE: Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 3

ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS 4 – 179983

This course includes classroom and laboratory instruction to refine the command and leadership qualities for young cadets. Students will be placed in primary leadership roles with significant responsibility consistent with Army requirements. Content areas include citizenship in action, service to the nation, leadership theory and application, qualities for success, financial planning and applications for fiscal responsibility, and teaching skills. This course will enable students to focus on high-quality command and decision situations as leaders in a military environment.

CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 3

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2 – 172093

This course continues to develop the skills needed to perform in the business world. This course requires students to take charge and become self-regulated as they work on meaningful, real-world applications. The skills acquired in the level one course will be applied to a variety of challenging activities. The activities will focus on entrepreneurship, management and administration, careers in management, and the implementation of a school-wide activity. The curriculum activities will require students to apply communication, decision-making, organizational, leadership, creative thinking, problem-solving, and technology skills. Students will be required to read and report on weekly business issues. Students will also write business reports, letters, and memos as they work through the various business activities. Throughout the course, the students will be required to participate in the following experiences: mentoring, independent study, and career to work.

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 12
- PREREQUISITE: Business Administration 1 or approval of the instructor required

BUSINESS LAW – 172223

This course explores the foundations of business law while introducing personal law topics that interest students. The textbook combines the content with interactive technology and video to maintain student interest and support active learning. The course content includes contracts, criminal law, consumer protection, wills and estates, marriage and divorce, property law, agency, employment contracts, unions, commercial paper, and credit obligations. Some of the instructional strategies will include: opportunities to analyze, discuss, and research cases; hot debates to promote discussions on important legal issues; discussion of law-related video clips; staging of mock crimes and trials; using technology to complete assignments and gather information; participation in games that teach chapter concepts; panel discussions with community leaders and other guest speakers; field trips to related businesses; and opportunities to work in groups, pairs, and individually on special projects.

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 11-12
- PREREQUISITE: Government

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN FINANCIAL AND DATA MANAGEMENT – 172133

This introductory computer course will refine and develop data entry skills, and teach students to manage resources and information. Students will use MS Office software to develop application skills in spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and electronic communications and to prepare financial documents. Students will also develop the knowledge and practice they need to make informed financial decisions. Students will be taught to analyze the various financial resources of a business and the risk management process (insurance). The financial management standards taught in this course are consistent with the Maryland Council on Economic Education components. Upon successful completion of the four pathway courses, the students may be eligible to sit for one or more industry certifications.

CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 9-12

COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES - 172083

Computer Science Principles incorporates active, inquiry-based learning with a focus on computational thinking practices (connected computing, abstracting, analyzing problems, communication, and collaborating). The overarching theme of the course is data: the nature and variety of data on the internet; algorithmic methods for processing and managing data; and ways in which data can be analyzed, visualized, and interpreted to increase human understanding and solve challenging real-world problems. This is not strictly a programming course; however more than half of the course is dedicated to learning introductory programming skills. Programming concepts are taught using a high-level programming language such as Python or Javascript. Can be taken as an elective.

COURSE NOTE: This course will be the same course as AP CS Principles without the acceleration of preparing for the exam. The course will still be an element in the Pathway and will still lead to AP CS “A” within the pathway.

COURSE NOTE: This course will meet the requirement of enrollment in the fourth year of a mathematics or math-related course. However, this course will not meet the fourth year math requirement of Algebra 2 or non-trivial Algebra students for students who are enrolled in the University of Maryland completer sequence. This course satisfies the technology education credit required for graduation.

CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Computer Science Discovery or Foundations of Computer Science

CYBERSECURITY - 177983

This course will offer students the fundamental principles of identifying risk and implementing security controls. The curriculum is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to be secure IT Professionals. This content includes the essentials of network security, compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control; and cryptography. As well as comprehensive material, students will learn through hands-on experiences and case activities. This is a valuable course for those who want to learn about security and who desire to enter the field of security and provide the foundation that will help prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

- CREDIT: 2
- GRADE: 12
- PREREQUISITE: IT Networking Academy 2

ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP – 177543

During this course, students will plan and implement engineering and technology-related activities/projects. Students will become involved in all aspects of the national Technology Student Association (TSA) as part of regional, state, and national competitions. Students will develop and refine technical skills as well as leadership abilities. Engineering activities will focus on the nine core technologies. Several partnerships with local engineering organizations will be part of student career exploration and job shadowing.

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 9-12
- PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Technology and/or approval of the instructor

FINANCIAL LITERACY – 171153

The role of the student as a citizen, consumer, and active participant in the business world will be the focus. Students explore many areas of financial planning that will enhance their financial security. Students learn how to prepare a financial plan that includes investing, saving, borrowing, and budgeting. Using credit, obtaining insurance, and purchasing securities will be included. In addition, students learn about risk management and laws that will protect them as consumers.

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 9-12

FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCE – 124433

This course provides an introduction to the food service and hospitality industry and examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Students develop and demonstrate skills in safe and sanitary food handling and preparation techniques. Students learn to prepare a variety of foods. They develop a broad understanding of the variety of career options available in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 10-12

NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS 4 – 178933

The course is focused on practical leadership and includes instruction in theoretical and applied aspects of leadership, training, and evaluation of performance. Students become aware of the techniques used to create motivation, develop goals and activities for a workgroup, and the proper way to set a leadership example. Cadets will apply these principles with other cadets in the areas of military drills and inspections, athletic events, and other school activities.

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 12
- PREREQUISITE: Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 3

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - 172131, 172132

Description: Introduction to MS office teaches the basics of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. The course teaches the basic skills for word processing, creating Excel spreadsheets, building databases and preparing presentations.

CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None

INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT - 073001, 073002

Description: This course explores the Sports and Entertainment industries, dissects their dual nature, and helps students discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services.

CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None

PERSONAL LIVING – 121103

This course is designed to help students understand the many challenges facing them as young adults during and after high school. Students will explore all facets of daily living, including, but not limited to: personal style, personality, careers, food and nutrition, personal health, parenting, child development, personal finances, consumerism, decision-making, family roles and relationships, multiculturalism, and self-awareness. This course seeks to improve decision-making skills in all aspects of personal living. This curriculum will include an integration of Family Economics and Financial Education. Students will complete a variety of simulations on spending, saving, and investing.

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 10-12

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING 2 – 171933

This course provides students with the accounting knowledge that will prepare them for post-high school levels of education and entry-level positions in the workforce. Focus will be on accounting procedures necessary to address long and short-term asset investments and liabilities. Career pathways for accounting will be examined and the use of accounting knowledge in a variety of career clusters is also expected. Awareness of ethical issues and the application of ethical decision-making models will be reinforced throughout the course. This course will employ industry-standard accounting software. Students will be encouraged to participate in work-study, mentorship, internship, and job shadow opportunities. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be encouraged to take the CLEP-Financial Accounting exam offered by Educational Testing Service (ETS).

- CREDIT: 1
- GRADE: 12
- PREREQUISITE: A minimum of a 2.0 average in Principles of Accounting 1/Managerial Accounting.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING - 073003

Description: This course explores the Sports and Entertainment industries, dissects their dual nature, and helps students discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services. Exploration of the necessary steps to chart a career path from among the professional roles that these industries need to operate as well as securing a solid foundation of effective marketing by studying the different roles and levels and how they relate to one another, are components of this course. The course shares modern marketing methods professionals use to take an event concept and make it successful as well as teaches industry terminology and touchpoints.

CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None

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EDUCATIONAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY – 181301, 181302, 181303

This course is a practicum in which students gain experience in information literacy, library procedures, storage, retrieval and distribution of information and materials, equipment operation, processing and production of materials, and clerical tasks. Opportunities are provided for students to interact with and assist student and adult patrons in a respectful workplace environment. This course offers opportunities for students to develop and use higher-order thinking and organizational skills which are applicable to a variety of career paths. Students may register for a second or third year of this course. Second and third-year students will expand upon workplace and research skills learned in the first year. They may be called upon to act as trainers or facilitators for first-year students. Emphasis is placed on specific workplace projects (i.e. Internet applications, replacement and minor repair of equipment and computers, selected data entry and collection building tasks, and organization of physical space. All students will be evaluated on information projects, work habits, and research, organizational, and workplace skills. Students successfully completing this course will gain knowledge and skills which will be valuable in all curricular areas as well as the workplace.

- CREDIT: 0.5, 1
- GRADE: 10-12
- PREREQUISITE: A minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and/or approval of the library media specialist required.

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