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Career and
Technology Education programs are dedicated to preparing
young people to manage the dual roles of a family member and
a wage earner. C&TE programs enable students to gain
entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or
to continue their education. Career Pathways integrate
academic core courses with Career and Technology Education
courses focus on reorganizing learning around clusters of
study that will prepare students to graduate ready to work
in a competitive global economy through acquisition of
skills and knowledge for a variety of careers.
The high school
graduation plan includes academic core and Career and
Technology Education components with school based and
work-based learning. I t is recommended by TEA (Texas
Education Agency) that all students have a Career Pathway to
provide educational benefits to students enrolled in
coherent sequence courses. The following C&TE courses
provide a foundation/exploration of career objectives for
student to pursue a post-secondary education in their chosen
career.
CAREER PATHWAY/CLUSTERS
DESCRIPTIONS
Refer to this
list to select a Career Pathway/Cluster and electives in the
Four-year Graduation Plan.
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Agriculture Science & Technology Education-- Agriculture,
Food and Natural Resources Cluster focus on
processing, production, distribution, financing, and
development of agricultural commodities and natural
resources. Career examples: Veterinarian, urban
landscape designer, researcher, production engineer,
forester, food scientist, wildlife manager.
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Introduction
to World Agriculture, Applied Agriculture Science
Technology, Animal Science, Wildlife Recreation
Management, Introduction to Horticulture, Landscaping &
Design, and Agricultural Career Preparation Work Based
Learning.
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Automotive Technology— Transportation,
Distribution & Logistics Cluster focus on managing
movement of people, materials, and goods by road,
pipeline, air, rail, and water. Career examples:
Automotive Technician, body and paint, service and part
management.
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Introduction
to Transportation Career, Automotive Tech I and II.
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Building Trades— Architecture
and Construction Cluster focus on designing,
managing, building, and maintaining the built
environment. Career examples—Carpenter,
electrician, plumber, and air conditioning installation
and repair.
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Introduction
to Construction Careers, Building Trades I, II, III.
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Business Administration – Business,
Management, and Administration Cluster focus on
organizing, directing, and evaluating functions
essential to productive business operations. Career
examples—Accountants, bankers, stock brokers, loan
officer, and management.
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Accounting,
Business Support Systems, Business Computer Information
Systems I and I, and Business Image and Multimedia
Management.
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Computer Technology— Information
Technology Cluster focus on designing, supporting,
and managing hardware, software, multimedia, and systems
integration. Career examples—Computer programmer,
network installer, and computer technician.
Coherent
Sequences Courses:
Business
Computer Information Systems I and II, Basic Computer
Maintenance A+, Business Image and Multimedia
Management, and Telecommunications & Networking.
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Cosmetology— Human
Services Cluster focus on providing for families and
serving human needs. Career examples—Hair
stylist, manicurist, barbers, cosmetologist instructors.
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Cosmetology I
and II. Upon completion, licensed upon passing the
performance and written state licensing examination.
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Child Care Education— Education
and Training Cluster focus on providing education,
training, and related learning support services.
Career examples—Day Care provider and teachers.
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Personal
Family Development, Preparation for Parenting, and Child
Development.
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Criminal Justice/Law— Public
Safety, Corrections and Security Cluster focus on
providing legal, public safety, protective, and homeland
security services. Career examples—Police, US
Marshal, FBI, Border Patrol, ATF, lawyer
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Introduction
to Criminal Justice, Emergency Communications, Crime in
America, Basic County Corrections Officer, and
Fundamental of Criminal Law.
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Culinary Arts— Hospitality
and Tourism Cluster focus on managing restaurants
and other food services.
Career
examples—Chefs, Food Service managers, cooks
Coherent
Sequences Courses:
Personal
Family Development, Food & Nutrition Science, Food
Technology, and Food Production 1.
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Engineering— Science,
Technology, Engineering Cluster focus on performing
professional technical services.
Career
examples—Engineer in chemical, electrical,
mechanical.
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Drafting I,
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting, Engineering and
Architectural Drafting.
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Graphics— Arts,
A/V Technology & Communications Cluster focus on
creating, exhibiting, performing, and publishing
multimedia content. Career examples—Graphic
artist, journalists, desktop publishing.
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Introduction
to Communication Graphics, Graphics Arts I and II.
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Health— Health
Science Cluster focus on providing diagnostic and
therapeutic services, health information, support
services, and biotechnology research and development.
Career
examples—Registered nurse, x-ray technician,
pharmacist
Coherent
Sequence Courses:
Introduction
to Health Science, Health Science Technology I, II, and
III.
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