Career & Technical Education (CTE)

CISD Career & Technical Education (CTE) program allows students to develop both college preparation and real-world workforce skills development through this customized education program. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.
Programs of study are course sequences that prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their chosen career. These sequences embed relevant, real world experiences and culminate in a postsecondary credential.

Why complete Programs of Study?
- Programs of study meet high school endorsement requirements.
- Programs of study help students realize if they need education beyond high school and what type of education they should acquire.
- Programs of study give students a deeper understanding of their chosen field of work.
- Programs of study allow students a hands-on experience that can lead to jobs and internships.
- Programs of study show that a student can stick to a dedicated plan throughout their secondary education.

Programs of Study Offered at NTH@C

Business, Marketing, and Finance
The Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster® focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions as essential to efficient and productive business operations.

Program of Study: Business Management
- 9th Grade: Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
- 10th Grade: Business Management
- 11th Grade: Global Business AND Human Resources Management
- 12th Grade: Statistics and Business Decision Making OR Practicum in Business Management
CTSO: DECA
Certification Opportunities: Administrative Assisting
Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications
The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster® focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC career cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.

Program of Study: Digital Communications
- 9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
- 10th Grade: Audio/Video Producation I
- 11th Grade: Audio/Video Production II
- 12th Grade: Practicum of Audio/Video Production
CTSO: DECA
Certification Opportunities: Audio-Visual Communications - Job Ready

Program of Study: Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts
- 9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
- 10th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration I
- 11th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration II
- 12th Grade: Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
CTSO: DECA
Certification Opportunities: Grapic Production Technology - Job Ready

Program of Study: Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts (Rewind)
- 9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
- 10th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration I
- 11th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration II
- 12th Grade: Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
CTSO: DECA
Certification Opportunities: Administrative Assisting
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing, scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

Program of Study: Programing and Software Development
- 8th Grade: Fundamentals of Computer Science
- 9th Grade: Fundamentals of Computer Science OR Computer Science I
- 10th Grade: Game Programming and Design
- 11th Grade: AP Computer Science
- 12th Grade: Independent Study in Technology Applications
CTSO: DECA
Certification Opportunities: Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) | AP Exam

Programs of Study Offered at CHS9/CHS

Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications
The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster® focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC career cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.

Program of Study: Digital Communications (KCBY)
- 9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
- 10th Grade: Audio/Video Producation I
- 11th Grade: Audio/Video Production II/Lab
- 12th Grade: Practicum of Audio/Video Production
CTSO: DECA or TSA
Certification Opportunities: Audio-Visual Communications - Job Ready

Program of Study: Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts
- 9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
- 10th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration I
- 11th Grade: Digital Arts and Animation
- 12th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration II
CTSO: DECA or TSA
Certification Opportunities: Graphic Production Technology - Job Ready

Program of Study: Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts (Round-Up or Sidekick)
- 9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
- 10th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration I
- 11th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration II/Lab
- 12th Grade: Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
CTSO: DECA or TSA
Certification Opportunities: Graphic Production Technology - Job Ready
Business, Marketing, and Finance
The Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster® focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions as essential to efficient and productive business operations.

Program of Study: Business Management
- 9th Grade: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance OR Business Information Management I/Lab
- 10th Grade: Business Law OR Business Information Management II/Lab
- 11th Grade: Business Management
- 12th Grade: Statistics and Business Decision Making OR Career Preparation
CTSO: DECA
Certification Opportunities: Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access Expert (Access and Access 2019) | Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019) | Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Expert (Word and Word 2019)

Program of Study: Marketing and Sales
- 9th Grade: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance
- 10th Grade: Sports and Entertainment Marketing I/II OR Marketing
- 11th Grade: Statistics and Business Decision Making OR Social Media/Advertising
- 12th Grade: Career Preparation
CTSO: DECA
Certification Opportunities: Student Social Media Marketing Certification
Education and Training
The Education and Training Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services. All parts of courses are designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training career cluster.

Program of Study: Education and Training
- 9th Grade: Principles of Education and Training
- 10th Grade: Human Growth and Development
- 11th Grade: Instructional Practices
- 12th Grade: Practicum in Education and Training
CTSO: DECA
Certification Opportunities: Educational Aide I
Health Science
The Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.

Program of Study: Exercise Science and Wellness
- 9th Grade: Principles of Exercise Science and Wellness
- 10th Grade: Kinesiology I
- 11th Grade: Anatomy and Physiology OR Kinesiology II
- 12th Grade: Career Preparation I
CTSO: HOSA
Certification Opportunities: Certified Personal Trainer

Program of Study: Healthcare Therapeutic
- 9th Grade: Principles of Health Science
- 10th Grade: Medical Terminology
- 11th Grade: Anatomy and Physiology OR Health Science Theory/Health Science Clinical
- 12th Grade: Pathophysiology OR Pharmacology OR Practicum in Health Science (Medical Assistant) OR Practicum in Health Science (EMT)
CTSO: HOSA
Certification Opportunities: Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic | Pharmacy Technician
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing, scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

Program of Study: Engineering
- 9th Grade: Principles of Applied Engineering
- 10th Grade: Engineering Design and Presentation I
- 11th Grade: Engineering Design and Problem Solving
- 12th Grade: Practicum in STEM
CTSO: TSA
Certification Opportunities: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate

Program of Study: Programming and Software Development
- 8th Grade: Fundamentals of Computer Science
- 9th Grade: Fundamentals of Computer Science OR Computer Science I
- 10th Grade: Computer Science I OR AP Computer Science A
- 11th Grade: AP Computer Science A OR Computer Science II
- 12th Grade: Computer Science III OR Practicum in STEM and Mathematics OR Career Preparation I
CTSO: TSA
Certification Opportunities: Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) | AP Exam