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Agribusiness Systems is a semester-length high school course that introduces the business, management, marketing, and financial skills needed to successfully produce food, fiber, and fuel for domestic and global markets. Students learn about the components of the agribusiness system and how they interact to deliver food to our tables. They also learn about the key elements of a successful agribusiness enterprise: economics, financial management, marketing and sales, and government policies and regulations.

Animal Systems is a semester-long high school course that provides students with a wealth of information on livestock management 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.

Introducing art within historical, social, geographical, political, and religious contexts for understanding art and architecture through the ages, this course offers high school students an indepth overview of art throughout history, with lessons organized by chronological and historical order and world regions. Students enrolled in this one-semester course will cover topics including early Medieval and Romanesque art; art in the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries; 15th-century art in Europe; 16th-century art in Italy; the master artists; high Renaissance and Baroque art; world art, which includes the art of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific cultures; 18th- and 19th-century art in Europe and the Americas; and modern art in Europe and the Americas.

Banking Services Careers is a semester-long high school course that provides an overview of how the banking system works, what the Federal Reserve is, and the technical and social skills needed to work in banking and related services. Students explore career paths and the required training or higher education necessary and gain an understanding of the basic functions of customer transactions (e.g., setting up an account, processing a loan, establishing a business), cash drawer activity, check collection processes, and other customer service related transactions. This course also discusses how technology has changed banking in the 21st century.

Business Computer Information Systems is a year-long course that explores the use of technology applications in both business and personal situations. The course provides key knowledge and skills in the following areas: communication, business technology, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, telecommunications, desktop publishing, and presentation technology, computer networks, and computer operating systems.

This semester-long high school course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of some of the vital legal concepts that affect commerce and trade, after first gaining some familiarity with how laws are created and interpreted. Students are then introduced to the types of businesses that can be created as well as the contractual and liability considerations that can impact a business. Laws that affect how a business is regulated are reviewed, particularly the impact of administrative rules and regulations on a business. Global commerce and international agreements, treaties, organizations, and courts are discussed to get a better sense of what it means to go global with a business. Dispute resolution strategies are also addressed.

Career Management is a semester-length high school course that assists students in their preparation for career selection . The course is designed to improve workforce skills needed in all careers including communication, leadership, teamwork, decision making, problem solving, goal setting and time management . Students complete activities that help identify personal interests, aptitudes, and learning styles . Students use results of self-assessments to determine careers that may prove personally satisfying.

Careers in Allied Health is a semester-long course that focuses on select allied health careers, studying a variety of different levels, responsibilities, settings, education needs and amounts of patient contact. The course includes an overview of the degree or training needed for each job, the environment one would work in, how much money the position could make, and the facts of the actual working day. Within each job type, students explore important aspects applicable to the entire field of allied health, such as behaving ethically, working as a team, keeping patients safe and free from infections and germs, honoring diverse needs of diverse patients, and following laws and policies.

Marketing research is the foundation of all marketing activities because it provides the data needed to make key strategic decisions about products, promotions, pricing, and other key organizational decisions. Careers in Marketing Research is a semester-long high school course that provides information about the process of investigation and problem analysis by using research to produce key marketing statistics that are communicated to management and used throughout the organization. This course concludes with the execution, interpretation, and presentation of marketing research.

Students undertake an overview of the fields of transportation, distribution, and logistics, learning the differences between the fields and the primary services provided in each . Students learn how warehousing, inventory, and other associated businesses impact the economy, which includes the advantages and disadvantages of automation on employment . Students learn about the history of transportation including. Students examine the fields that serve to support and manage transportation systems . Lastly, the role of technology and technological development on transportation-related businesses is addressed.

Students undertake an overview of the fields of transportation, distribution, and logistics, learning the differences between the fields and the primary services provided in each . Students learn how warehousing, inventory, and other associated businesses impact the economy, which includes the advantages and disadvantages of automation on employment . Students learn about the history of transportation including. Students examine the fields that serve to support and manage transportation systems . Lastly, the role of technology and technological development on transportation-related businesses is addressed

Construction Careers is a semester-long course that introduces high school students to the basics of construction, building systems, engineering principles, urban planning, and sustainability . Students learn the key techniques in building all types of buildings, as well as the key individuals involved in each step of the process . Many lessons present information on green building techniques and concepts that are becoming a standard part of the construction industry . Safety practices are emphasized in several lessons because construction is one of the most dangerous industries; students learn that there is no way to be successful in construction without taking such issues seriously . Lessons in this course also explore regulatory agencies and guidelines established for protecting not only construction workers but also the occupants of a building.

Corrections is one of the three branches of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) in the United States. All three branches employ personnel who are authorized to uphold and enforce the law and are required to operate under the rule of law. Each branch works as part of the entire system to maintain the public safety and well-being and bring criminals to justice. Corrections facilities and programs are run by a complex system of policies and procedures, which uphold local, state, and federal laws. Corrections: Policies and Procedures gives high school students an introductory, yet thorough view of many aspects of corrections operations.

This semester-long elective provides a foundation to understanding key applications, computing fundamentals, and online living. This course focuses on describing technology basics including finger placement on the keyboard and the differences between hardware and software. Students describe the functions of operating systems and their utilities, identify computer networks, how they work, and computer and internet safety. Students identify different communications industries and how to use email, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, describe how to create spreadsheets, enter data, create graphs, and use formulas and shortcuts in spreadsheets. Additionally, students will identify the functions of PowerPoint, digital media, intellectual property law, workplace crimes, privacy concerns, digital citizenship, and how to stay safe on social media. Required materials: Students must have access to MS Office or Office 365, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

This semester-long course focuses on building real-world problem-solving and critical thinking skills as students learn how to innovate and design new products and improve existing products. Students are introduced to the engineering design process to build new products and to the reverse engineering process, which enables engineers to adjust any existing product. Students identify how engineering and design have a direct impact on the sustainability of our environment and the greening of our economy. Finally, students incorporate the engineering design process, environmental life cycle, and green engineering principles to create a decision matrix to learn how to solve environmental issues

This semester-long course provides an overview of the concepts of product engineering and development. Students analyze the life cycle of a product to prepare a product for distribution and for target markets. The course begins with building an understanding of the product life cycle, from the initial idea to drafting requirements to using 3-D modeling tools and other design tools. The final unit focuses on assembling the pieces within a project plan to achieve a product and evaluating the plans for a successful product launch. In addition, the course provides information about the different careers available to students interested in engineering, product development, and project management.

This elective English course is designed to develop critical reading and writing skills while preparing high school students to meet the demands of college-level work. While students will explore some critical reading skills in fiction and poetry, the focus of this course will be on expository and persuasive texts and the analytical reading skills that are necessary for college success. Students will read a range of short but complex texts, including works by Walt Whitman, Cesar Chavez, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Amy Tan, Langston Hughes, Ayn Rand, Naomi Shihab Nye, Maya Angelou, and Gary Soto.

Family and Community Services is a high school semester long course that introduces applications within professions related to family and community services. Students identify degree and credential requirements for occupations in this pathway and identify individual, social, historical, economic, and cultural context to increase awareness of family and community services. Students develop the abilities necessary to evaluate and identify a range of effective communication strategies and skills for establishing a collaborative relationship with others. Students also complete a variety of projects to apply their skills and knowledge. Units are divided among career fields: Social Workers, Emergency Management and Planners, Therapists and Treatment Specialists, Education and Childcare.

Agriculture, food, and natural resources are central to human survival and civilization. The development, use, and stewardship of natural resources to create food products have a long and ever-changing timeline. This semester-length high school course that explores the history and evolution of food products, along with the processing methods that have arisen to feed an ever growing world population. Students study specifics in a wide spectrum of food product topics, from early methods of preservation to technological advancements in packaging, regulations in labeling, and marketing trends. Students learn industry terminology in each area of the overall system, from farm to fork to vertical integration to smart packaging.

This comprehensive semester-long course covers the principles and practices of food safety and sanitation that are essential in the hospitality industry for the protection and well-being of staff, guests and customers. The course provides a systems approach to sanitation risk management and the prevention of food contamination by emphasizing the key components of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety system. After successful completion of this course, students are prepared to meet the requirements of state and national certification exams.

Forensics: Using Science to Solve a Mystery is a semester long high school course that overviews modern-day forensic science careers at work using science concepts to collect and analyze evidence and link evidence to the crime and suspects in order to present admissible evidence in courts of law. Projects in this course include simulated crime-scene investigation, actual DNA separation, development of a cybersecurity plan, and the identification of specific forensic skills used during the course of a very large murder case. The focus of this course is to assist students in making career choices. The overview of careers includes job descriptions and availability, educational and training requirements, licensing and certification, and typical annual salaries. Students who take this class will become equipped to make more informed career choices regarding the forensic, computer science and medical science fields. At the same time, students will survey the history and scope of present-day forensic science work.

Exploring a combination of health and fitness concepts, Foundations of Personal Wellness is a comprehensive and cohesive course that explores all aspects of wellness. Offered as a two-semester course designed for high school students, this course uses pedagogical planning to ensure that students explore fitness and physical health and encourages students to learn about the nature of social interactions and how to plan a healthy lifestyle.

Fundamentals of Digital Media is a semester-long course that presents high school students an overview of the different types of digital media and how they are used in the world today. This course examines the impact that digital media has on culture and lifestyle. The course reviews the basic concepts for creating effective digital media and introduces several different career paths related to digital media. Students learn about the tools used as well as best practices employed for creating digital media. In the course, students explore topics such as the use of social media, digital media in advertising, digital media on the World Wide Web, digital media in business, gaming and simulations, e-commerce, and digital music and movies. Students also review the ethics and laws that impact digital media use or creation.

Health, Safety, and Ethics in the Health Environment is a semester-long high school course that focuses on healthcare safety, health maintenance practices, environmental safety processes and procedures, and ethical and legal responsibilities. It also reinforces, expands, and enhances biology content specific to diseases and disorders. Students participate in project and problem-based healthcare practices and procedures to demonstrate the criticality of these knowledge and skills. Students develop basic technical skills required for all health career specialties including understanding occupational safety techniques and obtaining their CPR and First Aid certifications.

This year-long course introduces high school students to the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology including the organization of the body, cellular functions, and the chemistry of life. As they progress through each unit, students will learn about the major body systems, common diseases and disorders, and the career specialties associated with each system. Students will investigate basic medical terminology as well as human reproduction and development. Students are introduced to these fundamental health science concepts through direct instruction, interactive tasks, and practice assignments. This course is intended to provide students with a strong base of core knowledge and skills that can be used in a variety of health science career pathways. This course is aligned with introductory health science career and technical education frameworks in a variety of states.

This year-long course introduces high school students to the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology including the organization of the body, cellular functions, and the chemistry of life. As they progress through each unit, students will learn about the major body systems, common diseases and disorders, and the career specialties associated with each system. Students will investigate basic medical terminology as well as human reproduction and development. Students are introduced to these fundamental health science concepts through direct instruction, interactive tasks, and practice assignments. This course is intended to provide students with a strong base of core knowledge and skills that can be used in a variety of health science career pathways. This course is aligned with introductory health science career and technical education frameworks in a variety of states.

Introduction to Careers in Education and Training is a semester-long course that introduces students to the field of education and training, and the opportunities available for early-childhood through adult and continuing education. Students gain an understanding of the career options available in teaching, administrative work, and support services. They also explore the education and background experience needed to succeed in these careers. Students learn about the evolution of the modern educational system in the United States, and the policies and laws that govern educational institutions. They also discover the similarities and differences between the ethical and legal obligations of working with adults versus working with children.

This semester-long course provides students with an overview of American politics and public administration, including how political institutions and public management systems at the local, state, and federal levels exercise supervisory authority and maintain accountability . Students explore the foundations of the U.S. government, the separation of powers, the federal civil service system, and the relationship between the government and state and local officials . Students learn about politics in the United States and the electoral process, political attitudes and opinions, and American political parties . Students explore the structure of U .S . federal governmental institutions, The nature of bureaucracy, and the functions of the three branches of government . Students also learn about policy making in American government, including discussions of foreign and defense policies.

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 . Upon completion of the course, students are able to discuss the potential career choices and have an understanding of basic concepts that apply to these different choices such as science and technology in human health, disease, privacy, ethics and safety . Essential skill development, such as communication and teamwork, are also addressed.

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.

Covering art appreciation and the beginning of art history, this course encourages students to gain an understanding and appreciation of art in their everyday lives. Presented in an engaging format, this one-semester course provides an overview of many introductory themes: the definition of art, the cultural purpose of art, visual elements of art, terminology and principles of design, and two- and three-dimensional media and techniques. Tracing the history of art, high school students enrolled in the course also explore the following time periods and places: prehistoric art, art in ancient civilizations, and world art before 1400.

In this two semester introductory course, students will learn the principles of business using real world examples by 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 economic basics, costs and profit, and different business types; 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, locally and globally; how to identify a business opportunity; and techniques for planning, executing, and marketing a business to respond to that opportunity. This course is aligned with introductory business career and technical education frameworks in a variety of states.

This year long course introduces students to careers in the health care industry, providing a solid foundation in career planning and job-specific skills for various health care professions. In addition to learning the key components of the U.S. healthcare system, students will learn terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathologies, diagnostic and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and the fundamentals of medical emergency care. Throughout the course, instructional activities emphasize safety, professionalism, accountability, and efficiency for workers within the healthcare field. Students master skills through direct instruction, interactive tasks, and assessments. This course is intended to provide students with the core knowledge and skills that can be used in many areas of health science. This course is aligned with introductory health science career and technical education frameworks in a variety of states.

This semester-long course focuses on human growth and development over the lifespan, as well as careers that help people deal with various physical, intellectual, and socioemotional issues, such as physicians, nurses, nutritionists, substance abuse counselors, clergy, teachers, career counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists . The course provides a background in human growth and development from before birth, through childhood, into adulthood, and through death and grief . It gives the student perspective and highlights where people in the caring professions are most needed . Students who take this course will come away with a broad understanding of all the careers that help people from birth to death.

This semester-long course focuses on real-world application, including common industry best practices and specific vendors that offer tools for technicians, project managers, and IT leadership . Students learn how the IT department of an enterprise supports the overall mission of the company . Students apply their knowledge of hardware and software components associated with IT systems while exploring a variety of careers related to IT support and services . Students analyze technical support needs to perform customer service and configuration management activities . Students also evaluate application software packages and emerging software . Students demonstrate and apply knowledge of IT analysis and design by initiating a system project and evaluating applications within the IT system.

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.

This semester-long course introduces high school students to the possibilities for careers in the human services professions . Through anecdotes, lessons, and a variety of assignments and projects, students learn about the broad variety of jobs available in the human services . These begin with entry-level positions, such as associate social workers, that require a two-year Associate of Arts degree . Students also learn ethics and philosophies of the helping professions . The history of the profession, as well as the impact of the cultural, social, and economic environment on individual people, especially those who need social services assistance, is also explored.

This semester-long course introduces students to the fundamental technology and concepts that make networking systems possible . The most important concept introduced is that of the OSI reference model and its bottom four layers, which are most directly concerned with networking instead of computing . The course explores the software and hardware supporting LANs, WANs, and Wi-Fi networks . Students are introduced to the protocols in the TCP/IP stack that are used to communicate across a network, and to networking hardware, including hubs, switches, bridges, routers, and transmission media.

This semester-long course introduces students to the four areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through an interdisciplinary approach that will increase awareness, build knowledge, develop problem solving skills, and potentially awaken an interest in pursuing a career in STEM . Students are introduced to the history, fundamental principles, applications, processes, and concepts of STEM . Students are exposed to several computer applications used to analyze and present technical or scientific information . Finally, students explore the kinds of strategies frequently used to solve problems in these disciplines . Throughout the course, students discover their strengths through practical applications and awareness of the various STEM careers.

This semester-long course introduces students to the field of law enforcement and the local, county, state, and federal laws that law enforcement personnel are sworn to uphold . The students also gain an understanding of the career options available in this field and the skills, education, and background experience needed to succeed . Students learn about the evolution of the role of law enforcement in the United States including key changes affecting law enforcement . Students learn about the interaction between local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies . Finally, students learn about the types of crime that are commonly committed and the procedures, evidence collection techniques, and technological advances that law enforcement personnel use to investigate crimes.

In this semester-long course, students learn about the many careers that exist within the fields of law, law enforcement, public safety, corrections, and security . In addition to learning about the training and educational requirements for these careers, students explore the history of these fields and how they developed to their current state . Students also learn how these careers are affected by and affect local, state, and federal laws . Finally, students examine the relationships between professionals in these fields and how collaborations between professionals in these careers help to create a safer, more stable society.

Legal Services is a high school semester-long course that provides students with an overview of the system of laws in the United States, the practice areas, and career options in the field . Students learn about how the legal system operates, the consequences to those who commit crimes, and how disputes are settled, as well as how criminal and civil cases reach court and are resolved . Students learn about the courtroom and the basics of a typical court case . Students explore constitutional rights and legal safeguards, types of evidence, as well as how technology has changed the practice of law . They also learn about legal education and various careers in the legal field.

This full-year course combines comprehensive online instruction with student participation in fitness activities. Throughout the course, students assess individual fitness levels according to the five components of physical fitness: cardiovascular health, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Through the application of personal fitness assessments, students will design a fitness program to meet their individual fitness goals. Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge to stay fit and active throughout their lifetime. Areas to be explored include: safe exercising and injury prevention; cardiovascular health; muscular strength and endurance; flexibility; nutrition and weight management; lifetime fitness; consumer product evaluation; biomechanical principles; team and individual sports; and stress management.

This semester-long course is designed as an introduction to the study of tourism and hospitality marketing and sales . Students are introduced to marketing theory and application of the basic principles of marketing as applied in hospitality and tourism . The relationship between marketing and other functions such as advertising, sales techniques, and public relations to maximize profits in a hospitality organization is addressed . Students have an opportunity to explore this multi-faceted world, identifying multiple career paths and opportunities.

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.

Network System Design is a semester-long course that provides students with an understanding of computer networks and how they operate, as well as a basic understanding of how to manage and maintain computer networks. These skills provide students with the ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot networks of all sizes. Students learn the basics of network design, including how to identify network requirements and determine proper network architecture. Students are introduced to network models. Students also learn about internet protocol and the basics of routing data on a network. Students learn about network security issues and network management. Lastly, students learn about network operating systems and their role in connecting computers and facilitating communications.

This two-semester course prepares students to provide and assist with all aspects of activities of daily living and medical care for the adult patient in hospital, long-term care, and home settings. Through direct instruction, interactive skills demonstrations, and practice assignments, students are taught the basics of nurse assisting, including interpersonal skills, medical terminology, care procedures, legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, gerontology, nutrition, emergency skills, and employability skills. Successful completion of this course from an approved program prepares the student for state certification for employment as a Nursing Assistant.

Nursing: Unlimited Possibilities and Unlimited Potential provides high school students opportunities to compare and contrast the various academic and clinical training pathways to an entry-level position in nursing and to explore the growing number of opportunities for professional advancement given the proper preparation and experience . In this semester-long course, students have several opportunities to learn about the expanding scope of professional practice for registered nurses and better understand the important changes proposed in the education and ongoing professional development of nurses.

Personal Care Services introduces high school students to a variety of careers in the following areas: cosmetology (including hairstyling and haircutting, esthetics, manicuring, makeup, and teaching) and barbering (including cutting and styling of hair and facial hair and manicuring for men); massage therapy, teaching body-mind disciplines (yoga, Pilates, and the martial arts), and fitness (general exercise classes and acting as a personal trainer); and mortuary science (embalming and funeral directing) . The semester- long course teaches students about what each career entails and the education and training they need to become credentialed in various career specialties . In addition, about half of the course is devoted to teaching knowledge associated with the various professions, so that students can get a feel for what they should learn and whether they would like to learn it.

This one-semester elective prepares students to navigate personal finance with confidence. The course opens with a study of what it means to be financially responsible, engaging students in budgeting, planning, and being a smart consumer. Students learn about the relationship between education, employment, income, and net worth, and they plan for the cost of college. Students then broaden their study to include banking, spending, investing, and other money management concepts before exploring credit and debt. In the final unit of the course, students study microeconomics and entrepreneurship, with an overview of economic systems, supply and demand, consumer behavior and incentives, and profit principles. The course concludes with an in-depth case study about starting a business.

This two-semester course prepares students for employment as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), and covers the skills needed for the pharmacy technician field. Through direct instruction, interactive skills demonstrations, and practice assignments, students learn the basics of pharmacy assisting, including various pharmacy calculations and measurements, pharmacy law, pharmacology, medical terminology and abbreviations, medicinal drugs, sterile techniques, USP 795 and 797 standards, maintenance of inventory, patient record systems, data processing automation in the pharmacy, and employability skills. Successful completion of this course prepares the student for national certification for employment as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Other Doctors focuses on preparation for physician-level careers, including dental, veterinary and pharmaceutical, along with a look into the physician assistant and alternative medicine systems . This semester-long course also introduces the topics of diversity and the move toward social and cultural skills in medicine, in addition to academic ability . This course focuses on the preparation for entry to practice, along with navigating the field once you are in it (working as part of a team, dealing with patients, etc.) . Students choose their career path by studying different roles, responsibilities, settings, education needs, and amounts of patient contact . Degree and training requirements, working environment, salaries, and the day in the life of that career is also covered in this course . Students explore important aspects that are applicable to the entire health field, such as behaving ethically, keeping patients safe and free from infections and germs, an following laws and policies.

Planning Meetings and Special Events is a semester-long high school course designed as an introduction to the study of planning meetings and special events . Being a meetings and special events planner is both demanding and rewarding . According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 7 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations . Job opportunities should be best for candidates with hospitality experience and a bachelor's degree in meeting and event management, hospitality, or tourism management . It's not all fun and parties because a meeting coordinator is responsible for every detail of an event . Planners must know how to communicate, be empathetic, and think of their clients . It's crucial to remember that in some instances the event will be a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, so it's important to get it right.

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.

This semester-length high school course provides students with an understanding of the field of agriculture power and introduces them to concepts associated with producing the food and fiber required to meet today's and tomorrow's needs . Students are given the opportunity to explore agriculture machinery, as well as structures and technological concepts . They also learn about the historical changes in agriculture and how agriculture has changed to meet the needs of the future world population . Students are introduced to machinery, structures, biotechnology, and ethical and professional standards applicable to agriculture power.

Public Health: Discovering the Big Picture in Health Care is a semester-long high school course that discusses the multiple definitions of public health and the ways these definitions are put into practice . The five core disciplines and ways they interact to reduce disease, injury and death in populations is explored . By understanding the roles of public health, students gain a greater appreciation for its importance and the various occupations one could pursue within the field of public health . Students explore the history, nature and context of the public health system . Students also learn how to promote public health, and how to coordinate a response to a public health emergency . Students explore how diseases spread and learn about the roles of the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization . By entering the field of public health, students play an integral part in improving the health and lives of many people.

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.

Scientific Discovery and Development is a semester-long high school course that explores the history of clinical laboratory science, learning how clinical laboratories evolved and became professionalized, and how scientific discoveries and breakthroughs fueled the development of the laboratory while the sub-disciplines in biology were advancing . Students learn about the circulatory system and about microbiology and the subfields within it . Cells and tissues, cell division and basic genetics is also addressed. This course covers the three major areas in bioresearch: biotechnology, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical research and development . More than two dozen career fields are explored along the way including laboratory techs, phlebotomists, and pathologist assistants . Students learn what is necessary in the areas of education and credentialing with an idea of the job outlook and salaries.

Scientific Research is a semester-long high school course that describes activities from the point of view of a professional scientist . The lessons provide support, accessible ideas, and specific language that guide students through most of the steps, insights, and experiences eventually faced if continued through higher education toward a graduate degree . Knowing the practical, everyday basics of scientific thinking and laboratory activity serves as a necessary first step to a career as a technician or a lab assistant . While these jobs are hands-on and technical, the intellectual and historical background covered in the course provides an awareness that is essential to working in such an atmosphere.

Security and Protective Services is a semester-long high school course that offers an overview of the security and protective services industry . Students will understand different types of security services and how they relate to one another . The distinction between the criminal justice system within the public sector and private security is addressed . The course begins with an introduction to the history of private security, with subsequent units focusing on a specific sector . The concluding unit focuses on the emerging challenges facing security services in the twenty first century, including international terrorism . In addition, the course provides information about many different careers that are available to students who are interested in security and protective services.

This comprehensive semester-long course covers the principles and practices of sustainable service management . The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable hospitality management. The course provides a sustainable approach to service management, incorporating the role of the customer, employee, leaders, and the environment . After successful completion of this course, students understand and are able to explain the fundamentals of sustainability in the hospitality industry.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are active components in the real world . STEM and Problem Solving is a semester-long high school course that outlines how to apply the concepts and principles of scientific inquiry, encouraging the use of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to produce viable solutions to problems . Students learn the scientific method, how to use analytical tools and techniques, how to construct tests and evaluate data, and how to review and understand statistical information This course is designed to help students understand what we mean by problem solving and to help understand and develop skills and techniques to create solutions to problems . Advanced problem-solving skills are necessary in all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines and career paths . This problem-solving course stresses analytic skills to properly format problem statements, use of the scientific method to investigate problems, the use of quantitative and qualitative approaches to construct tests, and an introduction to reviewing and interpreting statistical information.

Offering a comprehensive analysis of different types of motivation, study habits, and learning styles, this course encourages high school and middle school students to take control of their learning by exploring varying strategies for success. Providing engaging lessons that will help students identify what works best for them individually, this one-semester course covers important study skills, such as strategies for taking high-quality notes, memorization techniques, test-taking strategies, benefits of visual aids, and reading techniques.

Teaching and Training Careers is a semester-long high school course that introduces students to the art and science of teaching. It provides a thorough exploration of pedagogy, curriculum, standards and practices, and the psychological factors shown by research to affect learners. In five units of study, lessons, and projects, students engage with the material through in-depth exploration and hands-on learning, to prepare them for teaching and training careers. Students are given many opportunities to be the teacher or trainer, and to explore the tasks, requirements, teaching strategies, and research-based methods that are effective and high-quality.

The Technology and Business course teaches students technical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits needed to make a successful transition into the workplace or postsecondary education . In this course, students gain an understanding of emerging technologies, operating systems, and computer networks . In addition, they create a variety of business documents, including complex word processing documents, spreadsheets with charts and graphs, database files, and electronic presentations.

Therapeutics: The Art of Restoring and Maintaining Wellness is a semester-long high school course that focuses on careers that help restore and maintain mobility and physical and mental health, such as physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, dieticians and dietetic technicians, art therapists, neurotherapists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and registered dental hygienists . Each career is explored in depth, examining typical job duties, educational and licensure requirements, working conditions, average salary, and job outlook . Key concepts and specific skill sets are introduced in the lessons, allowing students to apply what they have learned to health careers . This course is important because skilled health care workers are in high demand and expected to remain so for the foreseeable future.

Transportation and Tours for the Traveler is a semester-long course where students learn about today's package tour industry, travel industry professionals, and package tour customers . Students find out who tour operators must work with to create travel products and what kinds of decisions they must make in terms of meals, lodging, attractions, and, of course, transportation . Finally, students learn about how technology, world events, and increased environmental awareness are affecting the travel industry today . Students focus on the different components that go into creating a tour to get a sense of what working for a tour operator entails as well as what other careers are available in the tour industry.