Career and Technical Education

This semester-length high school course introduces students to the basic scientific principles of agriculture and natural resources. Students recognize and research plant systems, animal systems, government policy, “green” technologies, agribusiness principles, and sustainability systems. In this course, students apply understanding of ecosystems and systems thinking to the management of natural resources to maximize the health and productivity of the environment, agriculture, and communities. Students also analyze community practice or policy development related to sustainability in agriculture, food, and natural resources. Finally, students apply adaptive ecosystem management to a common pool resource problem in a manner that addresses ecological, socioeconomic, and institutional contexts.

This class is a business course that includes concepts involved in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Completion of this course earns 0.5 elective or vocational credit.

Animal Systems is a semester-long high school course that provides students with a wealth of information on livestockmanagement practices, animal husbandry, physiological systems, the latest scientific trends, veterinary practice, and innovations in food production. Changes in practices, regulations, and legislation for animal welfare continue as new research provides solutions to medical, ethical, and practical concerns. The course reviews current topics, such as advancements in technology and research, and defines areas of discussion while maintaining focus on best-management practices. A student might use the knowledge gained from the course to further an interest in becoming a chef, researcher, doctor, wildlife-management professional, or any number of applicable careers.

This semester-long course is an overview of health careers and overriding principles central to all health professions. The course provides a foundation for further study in the field of health science.

Plant Systems is a semester-length high school course that introduces students to the basics of plant biology, soil science, agriculture, and horticulture, along with the environmental management practices involved in each, including integrated pest management, biotechnology, growth techniques, and crop management. Students learn the basic parts of a plant, how plants are scientifically classified, and how they interact with water, air, nutrients, and light to undergo the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Plant reproduction, including pollination, germination, and dispersal of seeds, is also presented. The course concludes by looking at careers in the plant sciences which includes agronomy, horticulture, or landscape design.

In this two-semester introductory course, students will learn the principles of business using real-world examples—learning what it takes to plan and launch a product or service in today’s fast-paced business environment. This course covers an introduction to economics, costs and profit, and different business types. Students are introduced to techniques for managing money, personally and as a business, and taxes and credit; the basics of financing a business; how a business relates to society both locally and globally; how to identify a business opportunity; and techniques for planning, executing, and marketing a business to respond to that opportunity.

Introduction to Careers in Finance is a semester-long course that provides the fundamentals of the financial services industry in the United States and explores the jobs and career opportunities that the industry offers. Course units address a broad set of services in the industry including finance overview, financial services, securities analysis, investments, principles of corporate finance, banking services, risk management, and insurance.

Science and Mathematics in the Real World is a semester-long high school course where students focus on how to apply scientific and mathematical concepts to the development of plans, processes, and projects that address real world problems, including sustainability and “green” technologies. This course also highlights how science, mathematics, and the applications of STEM will be impacted due to the development of a greener economy. This course exposes students to a wide variety of STEM applications and to real world problems from the natural sciences, technology fields, the world of sports, and emphasizes the diversity of STEM career paths. The importance of math, critical thinking, and mastering scientific and technological skill sets is highlighted throughout. Challenging and enjoyable activities provide multiple opportunities to develop critical thinking skills and the application of the scientific method, and to work on real world problems using STEM approaches.

This class is a personal development and career readiness course. You will work with both PASS and AZ@Work teachers and materials to complete the requirements for a .5 elective credit and a possible AZ Career Readiness Credential.

This class covers sexual anatomy, STDs, conception, birth control, homosexuality, rape and substance abuse. This class is .5 of an elective credit.

This course covers basic knowledge necessary for gaining and maintaining employment. Topics include job search skills, work ethic, meeting employer expectations, workplace safety, and human relations. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully make the transition from school to work. Course earns .5 elective credit

This course covers basic knowledge necessary for gaining and maintaining employment. Topics include job search skills, work ethic, meeting employer expectations, workplace safety, and human relations. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully make the transition from school to work. Course earns .5 elective credit

For teen parents; includes: family living, nutrition, labor, delivery, and development of baby. Is .5 of an elective or vocational credit.

For teen parents; includes: family living, nutrition, labor, delivery, and development of baby. Is .5 of an elective or vocational credit.

This class is about keeping a job and getting ahead. It is based on research into what employers actually look for in the people they hire. The curriculum is designed to develop critical job survival skills, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction and success. This course earns .5 elective or vocational credit.

This class is about keeping a job and getting ahead. It is based on research into what employers actually look for in the people they hire. The curriculum is designed to develop critical job survival skills, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction and success. This course earns .5 elective or vocational credit.

This course is the study of discipline, crawling, child-proofing, toilet training and stress. It is about helping children be happier, healthier, more caring, and more creative by understanding and encouraging play. This class counts for a .5 elective or vocational credit.

This course is the study of discipline, crawling, child-proofing, toilet training and stress. It is about helping children be happier, healthier, more caring, and more creative by understanding and encouraging play. This class counts for a .5 elective or vocational credit.

This class is about keeping a job and getting ahead. It is based on research into what employers actually look for in the people they hire. The curriculum is designed to develop critical job survival skills, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction and success. This course earns .5 elective or vocational credit.

This class is about keeping a job and getting ahead. It is based on research into what employers actually look for in the people they hire. The curriculum is designed to develop critical job survival skills, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction and success. This course earns .5 elective or vocational credit.

This class is about keeping a job and getting ahead. It is based on research into what employers actually look for in the people they hire. The curriculum is designed to develop critical job survival skills, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction and success. This course earns .5 elective or vocational credit.

This class is about keeping a job and getting ahead. It is based on research into what employers actually look for in the people they hire. The curriculum is designed to develop critical job survival skills, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction and success. This course earns .5 elective or vocational credit.

This full-year course prepares middle and high school students to make informed decisions about their future academic and occupational goals. Through direct instruction, interactive skills demonstrations, and practice assignments, students learn how to assess their own skills and interests, explore industry clusters and pathways, and develop plans for career and academic development. This course is designed to provide flexibility for students; any number of units can be selected to comprise a course that meets the specific needs of each student’s skills and interests.

This semester-long course introduces 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 healthcare settings, medical procedures, pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, and pathology. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will provide students entering the healthcare field with a deeper understanding of the application of the language of health and medicine. Students are introduced to these skills through direct instruction, interactive tasks, and practice assignments.