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Chapter 127. Career Development
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General Employability Skills
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1.0 | General Employability Skills provides instruction in general employability knowledge and skills. Included in the skills are attitudes that allow employees to get along with their co-workers, make important work-related decisions, and become strong team members. | 2029-2030 |
| Student to Industry Connection (PDF) |
1.0 | Student to Industry Connection provides students with the opportunity to develop professional relationships with experienced individuals within the student’s chosen program of study and to demonstrate necessary skills for an online virtual workplace. The central focus of this course is to prepare students to be 21st century career ready through interaction with a seasoned workplace mentor. The course may include a work-based learning component. Instruction will support students with marketable skills attainment. | 2029-2030 |
Chapter 127. Subchapter F. Business, Marketing, and Finance Cluster
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| Fundamentals of Real Estate (PDF) |
2.0 | Fundamentals of Real Estate contains the curriculum necessary to complete the pre-licensure education requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to obtain a real estate salesperson license. | 2027-2028 |
| Sports and Entertainment Marketing II (PDF) |
0.5 | Sports and Entertainment Marketing II is an advanced course designed to build upon students’ prior knowledge of sports and entertainment marketing. Students will develop a thorough understanding of advanced marketing concepts and theories as they relate to the sports and entertainment industries. | 2026-2027 |
Chapter 127. Subchapter I. Health Science Cluster
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| Allied Health Therapeutic Services (PDF) |
1.0 | Allied Health Therapeutic Services introduces students to each of the various occupations associated with the allied health therapeutic service industry. This course will address new skills and competencies in the areas of speech pathology, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy such as career exploration, safety, and specific job-related skills. | 2026-2027 |
| Clinical Ethics (PDF) |
1.0 | Clinical Ethics is a practical review of a discipline that provides a structured approach to assist health professionals in identifying, analyzing, and resolving ethical issues that arise in clinical practice. Students analyze ongoing developments in advanced medical technology. The course may raise awareness of, or concerns about the ethical dimensions of clinical care. | 2026-2027 |
| Dental Anatomy and Physiology (PDF) |
1.0 | Dental Anatomy and Physiology is designed for exploration of the physiology of the head, neck, oral, and dental anatomy. Students will identify and describe functions of anatomical structures, as well as identify and describe oral, head and neck pathologies, conditions, diagnostic tools, treatments, and professions. | 2027-2028 |
| Dental Equipment and Procedures (PDF) |
1.0 | Dental Equipment and Procedures provides the foundational content knowledge, skills, and hands-on practice of essential dental assisting skills and chairside dental assisting functions. | 2028-2029 |
| Imaging Technology I (PDF) |
1.0 | Imaging Technology I provides students with the opportunity to learn about standard radiographic positioning and related medical terminology of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. The course introduces students to the operation of X-ray equipment, analyzing X-rays, and maintaining diagnostic results. | 2026-2027 |
| Imaging Technology II (PDF) |
2.0 | Imaging Technology II provides students with the opportunity to build upon the knowledge learned in Introduction to Imaging Technology and Imaging Technology I. The course prepares students to take the Limited Medical Radiologic Technician Licensing Exam (LMRT). | 2026-2027 |
| Introduction to Dental Science (PDF) |
1.0 | Introduction to Dental Science is an introductory health science course designed to initiate secondary students to the field of dentistry and related topics. | 2027-2028 |
| Introduction to Imaging Technology (PDF) |
1.0 | Introduction to Imaging Technology provides students an introduction to the basic principles, guidelines, and knowledge needed for members of the medical imaging field. | 2026-2027 |
| Kinesiology I (PDF) |
1.0 | Kinesiology I is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of kinesiology. Students will gain an understanding of body mechanics, physiological functions of muscles and movements, the history of kinesiology, and the psychological impact of sports and athletic performance. | 2027-2028 |
| Kinesiology II (PDF) |
1.0 | Kinesiology II is designed to provide students an advanced level of knowledge, skills, and understanding of body composition and the effect on health, nutritional needs of physically active individuals, qualitative biomechanics, application of therapeutic modalities, appropriate rehabilitation services, and aerobic training intensity programs. | 2027-2028 |
| Medical Intervention Evaluation and Research (PDF) |
1.0 | Medical Intervention Evaluation and Research further develops basic knowledge of health informatics, data management, biotechnological advances and their connections in the various healthcare settings. Students will study the progressively dynamic field of health informatics with respect to medical intervention, evaluation, and research. | 2026-2027 |
| Physical Therapy I (PDF) |
1.0 | Physical Therapy I is designed to provide concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to work within physical therapy practice, including proper management of patient care to safely assist patients/therapists; management of equipment as it relates to physical therapy; strengthening and conditioning; and communication skills. | 2026-2027 |
| Physical Therapy II (PDF) | 1.0 | Physical Therapy II allows students to build upon the foundational skills that students learned in Physical Therapy II by practicing skills such as musculoskeletal strength and range of motion (ROM) assessment, safety techniques, administering therapeutic exercise routines, and professional skills. | 2026-2027 |
| Principles of Allied Health (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Allied Health is designed to provide the basic concepts, knowledge and skills necessary for a health career in an allied health field. This course will focus on concepts associated with the healthcare industry standards, respiratory therapy, physical and occupational therapy, radiological imaging, and pharmaceuticals. | 2026-2027 |
| Principles of Diagnostic Healthcare (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Diagnostic Health Care is designed to provide students with experiential learning activities in clinical diagnostic applications while building the knowledge and skills needed to investigate and analyze disease processes. | 2026-2027 |
| Principles of Exercise Science and Wellness (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Exercise Science and Wellness is designed to provide for the development of knowledge and skills in fields that assist patients with maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. | 2027-2028 |
| Principles of Health Informatics (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Health Informatics introduces students to information and health careers responsible for the design, development, and use of technologies such as electronic medical records, patient monitoring systems, and digital libraries, while managing the vast amount of data generated by these systems. | 2026-2027 |
| Principles of Nursing Science (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Nursing Science introduces students to basic principles of the profession of nursing. The goals/student outcomes for the course include knowledge of the history of nursing, an introduction to nursing theory, professionalism (teamwork, communication, conflict resolution), legal/ethical issues in nursing, infection control, safety, and customer (patient) satisfaction. Skills learned include vital signs and how to document on a graphic record, patient positioning/transferring, bed-making, feeding, and personal protective equipment (PPE). | 2026-2027 |
| Principles of Therapeutic Health Care (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Therapeutic Health Care provides students with an overview of the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with careers within the therapeutic pathway of the health care industry. These careers include direct patient care jobs, rehabilitation and jobs caring for individuals with physical and developmental delays. | 2026-2027 |
Chapter 127. Subchapter J. Hospitality and Tourism
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| Tourism Marketing Concepts and Applications (PDF) |
1.0 | Tourism Marketing Concepts and Applications will provide students with a thorough understanding of marketing concepts and theories that apply to the travel and tourism industry to include lodging, food and beverage operations, recreation, amusements, attractions, convention and visitors’ bureaus and tourism companies. Students will be introduced to the concepts of markets, market segmentation, and customer needs related to the tourism industry. | 2026-2027 |
Chapter 127. Subchapter M. Law and Public Service Cluster
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| Advanced Legal Skills and Professions (PDF) |
1.0 | Advanced Legal Skills and Professions provides students with a foundation to understand the basic mechanics of the U.S. legal system. Building on prior instruction in constitutional issues and the basics of American court systems, this course provides insight into the practical application of the law, as well as civil and criminal procedure, giving students a hands-on opportunity to experience a variety of legal professions. | 2026–2027 |
| Forensic Psychology (PDF) |
1.0 | Forensic Psychology is found at the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system. It involves understanding criminal law in order to analyze the role of forensic psychology within the criminal justice system. | 2026–2027 |
Chapter 127. Subchapter O. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Cluster
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| Biomedical Innovation (PDF) |
1.0 | Biomedical Innovation challenges students to design innovative solutions for health challenges of the 21st century, working through challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. Students are provided with skills-based instruction in research, experimentation, and tools to design innovative solutions to real-world problems. | 2027-2028 |
| Human Body Systems (PDF) |
1.0 | Human Body Systems (HBS) tasks students to examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments to investigate the structures and functions of the human body and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiration. | 2027-2028 |
| Medical Interventions (PDF) |
1.0 | Medical Interventions (MI) allows students to investigate the variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. A wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics are explored in real-world, patient-centered scenarios. | 2027-2028 |
| Principles of Biomedical Science (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) provides foundational knowledge and skills in biology, anatomy & physiology, genetics, microbiology, and epidemiology; it engages students in applying knowledge and skills to real-world situations, cases, and problems | 2027-2028 |
| Quality Assurance for Biosciences (PDF) |
1.0 | Quality Assurance for the Biosciences is designed to introduce the student to quality principles and regulatory affairs as they apply to the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and biomedical device industries. This course is a broad overview spanning regulations of drugs, biologics, medical devices, food, and other products; however, students are encouraged to investigate further in areas that interest them through a capstone creative project. | 2026-2027 |
| Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program II (PDF) |
1.0 | TexPREP II: Engineering Physics and Integrated Algebra coursework engages students in physics, mathematics, and engineering practices by exploring real-world challenges. Students experience unique applications and research related to engineering and physics from speakers and university presentations. | 2028–2029 |
| Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program III (PDF) |
1.0 | TexPREP III: Probability, Statistics and Technical Writing, coursework includes probability and statistics, STEM technical writing, topics in problem solving, and college and career awareness components. TexPREP III develops a student’s skills, content knowledge, and literacy in STEM fields. | 2028-2029 |
| Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program IV (PDF) |
1.0 | TexPREP IV: Innovations in Engineering is a project-based course in which students develop the ability to understand, contextualize, and analyze engineering designs and systems. This course provides students with an understanding of the design process, research methodologies and innovation strategies in emerging STEM fields, such as materials science, nanotechnology, data science or cybersecurity. | 2028-2029 |
Chapter 127. Subchapter P. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Cluster
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| Advanced Shipboard Engineering (PDF) |
1.0 | Advanced Shipboard Engineering includes advanced knowledge of the function, design, and relationships of the systems and components of propulsion and habitability systems. | 2026-2027 |
| Aviation Ground School (PDF) |
1.0 | Aviation Ground School is designed to extend student interests in all aspects of aviation while preparing students to take the formal ground requisite exam for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAA Airman Knowledge Test which is required to obtain a private pilot’s license. | 2026-2027 |
| Concepts of Distribution and Logistics Technology (PDF) |
1.0 | Concepts of Distribution and Logistics Technology provides students with a broader basis for understanding the technology of managing, storing, shipping, and receiving different materials. | 2026–2027 |
| Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation (PDF) |
1.0 | Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation provides the foundation for advanced exploration in the areas of professional pilot, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems. | 2026-2027 |
| Introduction to Shipboard Engineering (PDF) |
1.0 | Introduction to Shipboard Engineering is designed to provide training for entry-level employment and/or a basis for continuing education in shipboard engineering and merchant mariner credentialing. | 2026–2027 |
| Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Flight (PDF) |
1.0 | Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Flight is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment or continuing degrees in piloting UAV operations. This course is designed to instruct students in UAV flight navigation, industry laws and regulations, and safety regulations. | 2026-2027 |
| Maritime Science I (PDF) |
1.0 | Maritime Science I provides training for entry-level employment and offers a basis for continuing education in deck and piloting careers and merchant mariner credentialing. | 2026–2027 |
| Maritime Science II (PDF) |
1.0 | Maritime Science II tasks students to develop new skills such as advanced navigation coordination; collision avoidance; briefing the command; electronic navigation theory; basic, routine, and emergency ship handling procedures; external communications; and other relevant knowledge, skills, and techniques. | 2026–2027 |
| Principles of Maritime Science (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Maritime Science is designed to instruct students in the principles of maritime science as outlined by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) directly related to the National Maritime Center and the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program. | 2026-2027 |
Chapter 130. Subchapter B. Architecture and Construction
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| Computer Aided Drafting for Architecture (PDF) |
1.0 | Computer-Aided Drafting for Architecture introduces students to the specific Architectural Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software and equipment required to produce architectural working drawings and construction documents. | 2026-2027 |
| Pipefitting Technology I (PDF) |
1.0 | Pipefitting Technology I instructs students in the types of work performed, responsibilities and career opportunities within the industry, and safety principles associated with pipefitting. | 2026-2027 |
| Pipefitting Technology I Lab (PDF) |
1.0 | Pipefitting Technology Lab I instructs students in the types of work performed, responsibilities and career opportunities within the industry, and safety principles associated with pipefitting. | 2026-2027 |
| Pipefitting Technology II (PDF) |
1.0 | Pipefitting Technology II helps students to learn about, identify, and install various types of piping systems and valves. Students will be able to read detail and drawing sheets and use mathematics to solve problems related to pipefitting construction. | 2026-2027 |
| Pipefitting Technology II Lab (PDF) |
1.0 | Pipefitting Technology Lab II helps students to learn about, identify, and install various types of piping systems and valves. Students will be able to read detail and drawing sheets and use mathematics to solve problems related to pipefitting construction. | 2026-2027 |
| Sheet Metal Technology (PDF) |
1.0 | Sheet Metal Technology will prepare students for entry into the HVAC/Mechanical sheet metal installation industry. Students will learn the types of work performed, safety requirements, math skills needed, and career path options within the sheet metal trades. | 2028–2029 |
Chapter 130. Subchapter C. Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Cluster
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| Advanced Video Game Programming (PDF) |
1.0 | Advanced Video Game Programming students will be introduced to mobile application design and programming using Java and Eclipse for Android devices. Time will be spent learning basic Java programming and working with Android Studio to develop real working apps. | 2027-2028 |
| Video Game Programming (PDF) |
1.0 | Video Game Programming expands on the foundation created in Video Game Design through programming languages such as: C#, XNA game studio, Java, and Android App. In this course, students investigate the inner workings of a fully functional role-playing game (RPG). | 2027-2028 |
Chapter 130. Subchapter J. Human Services Cluster
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| Applied Nutrition and Dietetics (PDF) |
1.0 | Applied Nutrition and Dietetics reinforces professional standards, food safety and sanitation, food service and management, and nutrition care for individuals and groups. The course introduces and applies career -focused and real-world topics related to nutrition such as the nutrition care process, types of nutrition education and counseling, development of nutrition programs, and nutrition industry related research. Students will research requirements necessary to become a professional in the nutrition and dietetics field. | 2027-2028 |
| Barbering I (PDF) |
3.0 | Barbering I is an extended course of study that enables students to become licensed barbers through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Barbering is a program that allows students to earn an industry certificate that launches them into a professional career immediately, yet also specifies rigorous curricula that prepares the student to be successful in a post-secondary learning environment. | 2029-2030 |
| Barbering II (PDF) |
3.0 | Barbering II is an extended course of study that enables students to become licensed barbers through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Barbering is a program that allows students to earn an industry certificate that launches them into a professional career immediately, yet also specifies rigorous curricula that prepares the student to be successful in a post-secondary learning environment. | 2026-2027 |
| Esthetics (PDF) |
2.0 | Esthetics allows students to explore the practical skills of a skin care professional, including introduction to the treatment environment, basic facial treatments, hair removal, corrective skin care treatments, makeup application, special effects makeup application and the technology likely to be performed in a salon, spa, or clinical setting. | 2026-2027 |
| Microbiology and Safety for Cosmetology Careers (PDF) |
1.0 | Microbiology and Safety for Cosmetology Careers provides instruction in the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, identification of microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases. | 2026-2027 |
| Nail Care, Enhancements and Spa Services (PDF) |
2.0 | Nail Care, Enhancement and Spa Service students will demonstrate proficiency in academic, technical, and practical knowledge and skills (basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, and proper work habits). | 2026-2027 |
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1.0 | Parenting Education I is designed to address the special needs and interests of students who are parents or expectant parents. Special emphasis is placed on prenatal care and development, postnatal care, infant care, child development, and parenting skills. | 2029-2030 |
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1.0 | Parenting Education II provides more in-depth knowledge of parenting and child development including implications of expectations of children, child abuse, disabilities, and issues impacting young families such as employment, postsecondary education, transportation, child care, housing, and personal responsibility. | 2026-2027 |
| Principles of Community Service (PDF) |
1.0 | Principles of Community Service is intended to introduce high school students to the field of non-profits/community service, as well as explore career options that provide assistance for individuals and families in need. The students will understand policies, design community service plans, and develop a portfolio of different community and state resources. Students will be encouraged to job shadow, volunteer for community service-based experiences, and participate in service-learning opportunities. | 2026-2027 |
| Social and Community Service (PDF) |
1.0 | Social and Community Service provides an overview of the nonprofit, social, community service, and faith-based organization sector in the United States with an emphasis on professional practices and development of the skills needed to implement service programs. Topics covered include the roles of community service providers in meeting human service needs, the sociological factors on clients receiving services, and the exploration of careers. | 2027-2028 |
Chapter 130. Subchapter K. Information Technology Cluster
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| Internetworking Technologies I (PDF) |
1.0 | Internetworking Technologies I prepares students for a networking career by introducing them to how networks operate. This first course introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – understanding needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retail businesses | 2027-2028 |
| Internetworking Technologies II (PDF) |
1.0 | Internetworking Technologies II provides instruction on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Students in this course will demonstrate a deeper understanding of industry expectations by applying more advanced concepts in a practical lab situation that simulates the environment students might encounter in the workplace. | 2026-2027 |
| Introduction to C# Programming Applications (PDF) |
1.0 | Introduction to C# Programming Applications is an introductory programming course using the C# programming language. In this course, students will explore data types, control structures, functions, syntax, and semantics of the language, classes, class relationships, and exception handling for C#. | 2027–2028 |
Chapter 130. Subchapter M. Manufacturing Cluster
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| Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PDF) |
1.0 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing is one of the specialization courses in the PLTW Engineering program. The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of efficiently creating the products around us. Students build upon their Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience through the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. | 2028-2029 |
| Introduction to Film Interpretation of Weldments (PDF) |
1.0 | Introduction to Film Interpretation of Weldments provides an overview of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) principles. It includes coverage of the inspection process, systems, measurements, theories, and practices. Students will identify terminology and fundamental concepts of film interpretation of weldments and describe the trends of NDT careers within the industry cluster. | 2026-2027 |
| Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology II (PDF) |
1.0 | Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology (OSET) II students will analyze the accident sequence, investigate hazard control concepts and principles, and examine fire protection systems and their applications with emphasis on the fire prevention codes and standards. | 2028-2029 |
| Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology III (PDF) |
2.0 | Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology (OSET) III students will study a variety of national and worldwide health and safety problems, and learn preventative measures to resolve, reduce, and/or eliminate safety and health issues encountered at the workplace. | 2028-2029 |
| Programmable Logic Controller I (PDF) |
1.0 | Programmable Logic Controller I is a course designed to introduce students to the function and operation of programmable logic controllers (PLC) through academic and applied instruction. Students will be introduced to relevant terminology, the components that make up a PLC, how a PLC communicates with external components, and other concepts relating to the use of PLC’s in the manufacturing industry. | 2028–2029 |
| Programmable Logic Controller II (PDF) |
1.0 | Programmable Logic Controller II provides hands-on experience in the use of PLCs in industry and troubleshooting PLCs in common industrial applications. Additionally, the course includes an introduction to human machine interfaces (HMI) and networking. | 2028-2029 |
Chapter 130. Subchapter Q. Energy Cluster
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| Advanced Instrument and Electrical (PDF) |
1.0 | Advanced Instrument and Electrical is a course designed for students to develop and build on knowledge and skills from the Introduction to Instrumentation and Electrical course. | 2027-2028 |
| Introduction to Instrumentation and Electrical (PDF) |
1.0 | Introduction to Instrumentation and Electrical will introduce students to instrumentation professions, including the different career opportunities available and required certification/postsecondary education requirements for each. Students learn core competencies, as identified by industries and postsecondary institutions, using process instrumentation. | 2027-2028 |
| Practicum in Energy (PDF) |
2.0 | Practicum in Energy gives students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom in a real-world setting designed to prepare students for occupations in the oil and gas, refinery, and renewable natural resources industries. | 2027-2028 |