Course List

Trade and Industrial Education Career Preparation(TICP) I, II
– Grades 11 -12; Credit: 3
Prerequisite: Age 16 or older
An instructional arrangement that develops the essential knowledge and skills through a combination of school-based technical instruction and coordinated work-based training in approved trade and industrial education occupationally specific training areas. Approved training areas include Communications and Media Systems, Construction-Maintenance Systems, Electrical-Electronic Systems, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems, Personal and Protective Services Systems, and Transportation Systems.

Trade Specific Programs are available at selected high schools in the following areas: Communications and Media Systems, Construction-Maintenance Systems,Electrical-Electronic Systems, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems, Metal Technology Systems, Personal and Protective Services Systems, and Transportation Systems.

Communications and Media Systems

Introduction to Graphic Communications Careers
Grade: 9-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
A cluster course designed to provide a broad basic understanding of career opportunities, training requirements and minimal skills in four graphic communications-related careers, graphic communications, advertising design, drafting, and commercial photography.

Advertising Design I, II, III
Grade: 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisites: Introduction to Graphic Communications Careers
First-year instruction designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in advertising design careers. Instruction emphasizes creation and design of graphic materials for use as ornamentation, illustration, advertising, and computer graphics. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance job specific training for entry-level employment in advertising design careers. Third-year advanced instruction is designed to provide further development of individual talents and professional work attitudes. Opportunity to explore "in depth" a specific area of interest, such as film animation or computer graphics, and to prepare professional portfolio pieces aimed at the target job market is provided.

Architectural Drafting I, II, III
Grade: 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisite: Introduction to Construction Careers and Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
This architecture cluster of instruction is designed to provide pre-college training for the profession of architecture. The first year focuses on basic working drawings, freehand drawing, and design presentation. Instruction introduces the realities of job pressures through the meeting of project deadlines in both individual and group projects. The second-year instruction stresses the basic elements of commercial architecture. Concrete and steel construction is introduced as well as the production of full-color renderings of design problems which are presented to a jury of architects for critique. There is an emphasis on construction drawings, programming, model building, design processes and architectural history. This program is offered at Skyline Career Development Center. Third year is taught at El Centro Community College.

Introduction to Visual Communication Processes
Grades: 9-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
This is a hands-on introductory course where students will explore visual communications methods in photography, video, and computer-video integration. The course will include formats, techniques, and artistic skills within several visual communications fields. In addition, industrial and new technology applications will be explored.

Commercial Photography I, II
Grade: 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisites: Introduction to Graphic Communications Careers and Introduction to Visual Communications Processes
A course designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in the commercial photography career field. Emphasis is on basics of photography, commercial composition, printmaking, and finishing. This program is taught at Skyline Career Development Center.

Graphic Arts I, II
Grade: 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphic Communications Careers
First-year instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in graphic communications careers. Emphasis is on principles and use of desktop publishing, electronic imaging, reproduction photography, image assembly and plate making, offset press operations, and binding and finishing. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance job specific skills in the principles and use of desktop publishing, electronic imaging, reproduction photography, image assembly and platemaking, offset press operations, and binding and finishing.

Introduction to Media Technology
Grade: 9-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphic Communications Careers
This technical laboratory course provides an understanding of the various careers in media technology fields. Students are introduced to media technology, commercial photography, advertising design, and computer generated graphics.

Media Technology I, II
Grade: 11-12; Credits 2-3
Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphic Communications Careers and Introduction to Media Technology
Instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in movie, video, and television production careers. First-year instruction includes operation of different types of cameras, mastery of audio techniques, electronic editing, creation of media graphics, lighting, script writing, direction, production, special effects, signal control and monitoring equipment, and set design. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance skill development in movie, video, and television production careers. This program is taught at Skyline Career Development Center.

Drafting I, II
Grade: 11-12; Credits 2-3
A course designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in drafting careers. First-year instructional emphasis is on sketching, lettering, dimensioning, and line development; use of descriptive geometry; development of electrical and electronic drawings;mechanical, welding, and architectural drawings; and fundamentals of CAD. Second-year instruction enhances skill development for entry-level employment in engineering and drafting careers.

Construction-Maintenance Systems

Introduction to Construction Careers
Grade: 9-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
A cluster course designed to provide a basic understanding of career opportunities, training requirements, and minimal skills in seven construction-related careers? heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR), bricklaying/stone masonry, carpentry, electrical trades, painting and decorating, plumbing/pipefitting, and industrial/heavy construction.

Building Trades I, II, III
– Grades 11-12 2 or 3 credits
This two or three hour course provides skill in five main trades relative to building  careers: bricklaying, plumbing, carpentry, residential electricity, and painting and  decorating. Includes a study of entrepreneurship, leadership, and career  opportunities. Offered at Skyline Career Development Center and Multiple Careers Magnet Center.

Electrical Trades I, II, and III
– Grades 10-12; Credit: 2 -3
The Electrical Trades Program offers opportunities to the student to be trained as an electrician in the construction trade. They will install electrical circuits and  fixtures in residential and commercial 5957 installations. The third year is spent in  apprenticeship training as it relates to the electrical trade.

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration I, II, III
Grade: 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisite: Introduction to Construction Careers
First-year instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in the expanding labor market for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration installation and service. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance job-specific training for entry-level employment.

Piping Trades/Plumbing I, II, III
Grade: 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisite: Introduction to Construction Careers
A course designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in piping trades and plumbing careers. Instruction includes installation, service, repair, cutting, threading, joining, bending, and blueprint reading. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance the job specific training for entry-level employment.

Electrical-Electronic Systems

Introduction to Electrical/Electronics Careers
Grade: 9-12; Credit: 1⁄2-1
A cluster course designed to provide broad introductory skills and a basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirements in six electrical/electronics-related careers-communications electronics, electrical motor repair, business machine repair, major appliance service technology, industrial electronics, and computer maintenance electronics.

Electronics I, II, III
Grade 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisite: Introduction to Electrical/Electronics Careers
First-year instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in electronics-related careers. Instruction includes building direct current circuits using breadboard and printed circuits, knowledge of digital electronic circuits, microprocessor theory and logic, and television systems and subsystems. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance the job specific training for entry-level employment. Third-year advanced instruction includes diode and transistor theory, power supply, rectifier/filler/regulator circuits, semiconductor devices, differential and operational amplifiers and converters, and basic soldering techniques.(Tech Prep program)

Introduction to Computer Maintenance
- Grade: 9-12; Credit: 1⁄2-1
Prerequisite: Introduction to Electrical/Electronics Careers
This course focuses on the assembly and disassembly of modern computer systems. The study of electronic theory necessary to perform basic system maintenance will be included. The operation and checkout of system board circuitry, monochrome and color monitors, disk drive systems, computer architecture, and schematic diagrams will be presented. An introduction to DOS software installation and the use of DOS in troubleshooting system abnormalities will be integrated with basic electronics and hardware needed to properly diagnose malfunctions.

Computer Maintenance I, II
– Grades 11-12; Credit: 2 - 3
This two or three hour course prepares the student for entry level employment in electronic career fields. 5677 Includes building direct current circuits, knowledge  of digital electronic circuits, microprocessor theory and logic, computer repair and  installations, entrepreneurship, safety, leadership, and career opportunities. Offered at Samuell High School, Pinkston High School

Fundamentals of Telecommunications
- Grades: 10-12: Credits: 1⁄2-;
Prerequisite: Intro to Electrical/Electronics Careers
This technical laboratory course is designed to familiarize students with the various telecommunications systems in use today and introduce them to new, experimental innovations in the communications field. The course consists of both classroom and laboratory instruction, providing hands-on training through the use of experimental modules and computer programs.

Telecommunications Technology I, II, III, IV

Major emphasis is placed on the evolution of telecommunications, analog and digital transmission, switching hierarchy and systems, North American digital hierarchies, transmission standards, the local telephone loop and microwave transmission. This Telecommunications Academy is located at Madison High School.

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems

Plastics I, II ,III
- Grades: 10-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
This course prepares students for entry level employment in the plastic industry or continuing education at the community college or university level. First year instruction includes the basic of chemistry of polymers, basic production techniques including injection molding, thermoforming, extrusion, fabrication, and decorating techniques. Second year instruction includes a study of the properties of polymers and advanced instruction in the production of techniques. Third year students are allowed to choose a production area for specialized instruction. Offered only at Skyline Career Development Center.

Transportation Systems

Introduction to Transportation Services Careers
- Grades: 9 -12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
A cluster course designed to provide a broad basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirements and introduce skills in six transportation-related service careers: aircraft mechanics, auto body and collision repair, automotive technology, diesel engine mechanics, small engine repair, and mechanics.

Automotive Collision Repair Refinishing Technology I, II, III
– Grades 10-12; Credits: 2 - 3
This laboratory course provides entry level skills in the rapidly  changing automotive after 5874 market care field of auto body repair and  refinishing. Includes frame and unibody repair; sheetmetal, fiberglass, and synthetic materials repair; welding skills; preparation for/and application of primers and paints. Entrepreneurship, safety, leadership training, and career  opportunities awareness are included. Offered at Spruce High School and Skyline Career Development Center. (OSHA Certification; Tech Prep program)

Automotive Technician I, II, III
– Grades 10-12; Credit: 2 - 3
This two or three hour course provides entry level skills in the auto technician career field. Includes use of 5867 repair manuals, service and repair of basic components of an automobile: fuel systems, engine, emission 5868 control, power  trains, chassis, electrical, brakes, heating and air conditioning. Entrepreneurship,  safety, leadership and career opportunities are included. Offered at Adamson High School, Lincoln High School, Pinkston High School, Spruce High School, and Skyline Career Development Center. Articulation agreement in place with Texas State Technical College. (OSHA Certification; NATEF certification is being developed.)

Diesel Mechanics I, II, III
- Grades: 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisite: Introduction to Transportation Services Careers
Instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment as a diesel mechanic. First-year instruction emphasizes utilization of repair manuals; removal, repair, and replacement of diesel engine components; service and repair of fuel injection systems; lubricating systems; cooling systems; and air brake intake and exhaust systems. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance job-specific training for employment in diesel mechanics. Diesel Mechanics is offered at Skyline CDC.

Small Engine Repair I, II
– Grades 11-12: Credit: 2
This two hour laboratory course provides entry level skills for employment in the  small engine repair field. 6018 Includes repair and service of cooling systems, air  cleaner, fuel system, lubricating system, repair of starters and ignition systems,  overhaul engines, entrepreneurship, safety, leadership, and career opportunities.  Offered at Samuell High School.

Introduction to Aviation
- Grades: 9 -12; Credits: 1
A cluster course designed to provide a broad basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirement and introduce skills needed in the aviation industry. This study will include the primary components of aircraft flight controls, aerodynamics, theory of flight, flight meteology, and geography associated with global navigation. Offered only at Skyline Career Development Center.

Aircraft Mechanics I, II, III
- Grade: 10-12, Credits: 2-3
Prerequisite: Introduction to Transportation Services Careers
Instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in the highly technical career field of aircraft mechanic. First-year instruction includes aircraft electrical and electronic systems, service and repair of hydraulic systems, engines, airframes, and rigging. Second-year instruction enhances job-specific training for employment as an aircraft mechanic. Third-year advanced instruction is designed for preparation to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examinations to become licensed aircraft mechanics. Instruction encourages the development of high standards of craftsmanship and pride in workmanship. Specific modules in power plant and/or airframe (as prescribed by the FAA) are tested through written, oral and practical examinations. Offered only at Skyline Career Development Center.

Private Pilot Ground School
- Grade: 9 -12, Credits: 1
This course prepares the student for their written and practical exam required to obtain their Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot License. It is the study of fixed wing aircraft, the flight controls, aerodynamics, theory of flight, flight meteorology, and geography associated with global navigation. Offered only at Skyline Career Development Center.

Metal Technology Systems

Introduction to Precision Metals Manufacturing Careers
Grade: 9-10; Credits: 1
A cluster course designed to provide broad introductory skills and a basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirements for four metal manufacturing-related careers—metal trades; welding; sheet metal; and machine shop.

Welding I, II
Grade: 10-12; Credits: 2
Instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in welding careers. First-year instruction includes blueprint reading, cutting and welding with oxygen and gas fuels, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc welding processes. Second-year instruction enhances job-specific training for employment in welding careers.

Personal and Protective Service Systems

Introduction to Cosmetology
Grade: 9-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
This course will allow the student to explore such areas as hair styling, manicuring, shampooing and the principles of hair cutting, hair coloring and facial makeup. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the art and science of beauty care.

Cosmetology I , II
Grades: 10-12; Credits: 2-3
Prerequisite: Introduction to Cosmetology
This course is a planned 1500 clock hour, two-year sequence of classroom and laboratory instruction, 1000 laboratory clock hours plus 500 academic hours awarded upon the completion of the 1000 laboratory hours. Instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry level employment in cosmetology careers. Instruction includes sterilization and sanitation processes, shampooing and rinsing hair, application of conditioning creams and color rinses, application of scalp and hair treatments, shaping and thinning hair, hair-styling, permanent waving, hair coloring, manicuring, facial massage and make-up, and meets the Texas Cosmetology Commission requirements for licensure upon passing state exam. Offered at Skyline CDC, Spruce High School, Pinkston High School

Salon Entrepreneurship Career Preparation
Grades: 12; Credits: 2-3
Recommended Prerequisite: Cosmetology Operator’s License
An actual work experience course designed to provide licensed cosmetology students with an opportunity to train in a licensed salon with professional cosmetologists to reinforce and advance their knowledge of salon ownership and management.

Criminal Justice Program is offered at Law Magnet, Spruce, and Sunset High School

Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Grades: 11-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
Prerequisite: Concurrent with Crime in America
A course designed as a study of the history and philosophy of criminal justice and its ethical considerations. Crime is defined. Its nature and impact are explored. Instruction includes an overview of the criminal justice system, law enforcement and the court systems, a study of prosecution and defense, trial processes, and corrections and penal systems.

Crime in America
- Grades: 11-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
Recommended Prerequisite: Concurrent with Introduction to Criminal Justice
A course designed to introduce the student to American crime problems in an historical perspective; social policy affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; and prevention of crime.

Basic County Corrections Officer
- Grades: 11-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
Prerequisites: Introduction to Criminal Justice
A course designed to focus on the function of jail custodial staff with emphasis on the correctional officer. Institutional procedures are reviewed including reception, classification, program assignments, and release procedures.

Criminal Investigation
- Grades: 12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course provides a basic understanding of investigative theory, collection and preservation of evidence, and sources of information. Methods of conducting interviews and interrogations will also be covered. Students will be provided opportunities to discover uses of forensic sciences and preparation for cases and trials.

Correctional Systems and Practices
- Grades: 10-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice
A course designed to provide a study of correctional systems in the criminal justice system, correctional roles, institutional operations, alternatives to institutionalization, treatment, rehabilitation, and current and future issues.

Fundamentals of Criminal Law
- Grades: 11-12; Credits: 1⁄2-1
Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice
A study of the nature of criminal law, its philosophical and historical development with major definitions and concepts. Instruction will include the classifications of crimes with the elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations.