W ILLIS ISD

CTE PROGRAM GUIDE

A note on a coherent sequences:

A coherent sequence consists of 2 or more courses for 3 or more credits. Completing a coherent sequence does not nec-essarily complete the requirements for an endorsement.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources - Veterinarian 4 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources - General 6 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources - Plant Systems 8 Architecture & Construction 12 Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 16 Business Management & Administration 20 Education & Training 24 Finance 28 Health Science 32 Hospitality & Tourism 36 Human Services 38 Human Services - Cosmetology 42 Information Technology 46 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 50 Manufacturing 54 Marketing 58 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 62 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 66

PAGE 4

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life—food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes a diverse spec-trum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veteri-narian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist. It al-so includes non-traditional agricultural occupations like wind en-ergy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.

Courses in the AFNR Career Cluster are designed to prepare learners for careers in the planning, production, processing, mar-keting, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities, services, and natural resources, including food, fi-ber, wood products, water, minerals, and petroleum.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 5

Recommended pathway for AFNR-Veterinarian:

9th - Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources ( 1 credit)

10th - Equine Science (.5 credit)

10th - Small Animal Management (.5 credit)

11th - Veterinary Medical Applications (1 credit)

12th - Practicum in AFNR (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Floral Design (1 credit)

Range Ecology and Management (1 credit)

Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management (1 credit)

Horticultural Science (1 credit)

Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (1 credit)

Advanced Animal Science* (1 credit)

Fees: Wildlife - $10 - Hunter’s Education course

Certifications: Certified Veterinary Assistant - Level 1; Veter-inary Medical Applications; Fundamentals of Animal Science; Principles of Livestock Selection and Evaluation; Career Safe

*can count as a student’s 3rd or 4th science course

PAGE 6

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life—food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes a diverse spec-trum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veteri-narian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist. It al-so includes non-traditional agricultural occupations like wind en-ergy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.

Courses in the AFNR Career Cluster are designed to prepare learners for careers in the planning, production, processing, mar-keting, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities, services, and natural resources, including food, fi-ber, wood products, water, minerals, and petroleum.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 7

Recommended pathway for AFNR - General:

9th - Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources ( 1 credit)

10th - Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management (1 credit)

11th - Floral Design (1 credit)

12th - Horticulture Science (1 credit)

Optional courses:

Range Ecology and Management (1 credit)

Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication (1 credit)

Agricultural Power Systems (2 credits)

Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (1 credit)

Advanced Animal Science* (1 credit)

Fees: Wildlife - $10 - Hunter’s Education course

Certifications: Benz School of Floral Design; Horticulture - Bayer Crop Science, Plant Science; Wildlife - Hunter’s Educa-tion

*can count as a student’s 3rd or 4th science course

PAGE 8

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life—food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes a diverse spec-trum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veteri-narian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist. It al-so includes non-traditional agricultural occupations like wind en-ergy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.

Courses in the AFNR Career Cluster are designed to prepare learners for careers in the planning, production, processing, mar-keting, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities, services, and natural resources, including food, fi-ber, wood products, water, minerals, and petroleum.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 9

Recommended pathway for AFNR - Plant Systems:

9th - Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources ( 1 credit)

10th - Range Ecology & Management (1 credit)

11th - Forestry & Woodland Ecosystems (1 credit)

12th - Landscape Design & Management (.5 credit)

12th - Turf Grass Management (.5 credit)

Optional courses:

Oil & Gas Production I (1 credit)

Oil & Gas Production II (1 credit)

Greenhouse Operations & Production (1 credit)

Horticulture Science (1 credit)

Floral Design (1 credit)

Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (1 credit)

Certifications: Benz School of Floral Design; Horticulture - Bayer Crop Science, Plant Science; Oil & Gas - Rig Pass

PAGE 10

AGRICULTURE , FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 11

AGRICULTURE , FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES

PAGE 12

The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construc-tion management.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 13

Recommended pathway for Architecture & Construction:

9th - Principles of Construction ( 1 credit)

10th - Construction Technology I (2 credits)

11th - Construction Technology II (2 credits)

12th - Practicum in Construction Technology (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Engineering Design & Presentation I (1 credit)

Interior Design I (1 credit)

Interior Design II (2 credits)

Principles of Architecture (1 credit)

Fees: Construction Shop fee - $30

Certifications: Career Safe; NCCER Core; NCCER Construc-tion Technology; OSHA 10

PAGE 14

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 15

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

PAGE 16

The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, ex-hibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC Career Cluster re-quire a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a profi-ciency in oral and written communication.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 17

Recommended pathway for AAVTC:

9th - Principles of AAVTC ( 1 credit)

10th - Digital Media (1 credit)

11th - Audio/Video Production I/AV Prod I Lab (2 credits)

12th - Audio/Video Production II/AV Prod II Lab (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Commercial Photography I (1 credit)

Commercial Photography II (1 credit)

Comm. Photo I/Comm. Photography I Lab (2 credits)

Comm. Photo II/Comm. Photography II Lab (2 credits)

Printing & Imaging Technology I (1 credit)

Printing & Imaging Technology II (1 credit)

Printing & Imaging Technology I/P & IT I Lab (2 credits)

Printing & Imaging Technology II/P & IT II Lab (2 credits)

Digital Audio Technology I (1 credit)

Digital Audio Technology II (1credit)

Video Game Design (1 credit)

Fashion Design I (1 credit)

Fashion Design II (1 credit)

Fashion Design I/Fashion Design I Lab (2 credits)

Fashion Design II/Fashion Design II Lab (2 credits)

Practicum in Audio/Video Production (2 credits)

Fees: Commercial Photography - must own a digital camera

PAGE 18

ARTS , A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 19

ARTS , A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION

PAGE 20

The Business Management and Administration Career Cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 21

Recommended pathway for Business Management & Admin-istration:

9th - Business Information Management I ( 1 credit)

10th - Business Information Management II (1 credit)

11th - Business Management (1 credit)

12th - Entrepreneurship (1 credit) - course includes course-work to gain a Texas Real Estate license

Optional courses:

Business Law (1 credit)

Business English (1 credit)

Touch System Data Entry (.5 credit)

Virtual Business (.5 credit)

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance (1 credit)

Career Preparation I (2 credits)

Career Preparation II (2 credits)

Fees: Entrepreneurship - $475, plus additional fees paid to the state of Texas for the Real Estate license

Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS);

Entrepreneurship and Small Business; Realtor License

PAGE 22

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 23

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

PAGE 24

The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses on plan-ning, 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 Ed-ucation and Training career cluster.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 25

Recommended pathway for Education & Training:

9th - Principles of Education & Training ( 1 credit)

10th - Human Growth and Development (1 credit)

11th - Instructional Practices (2 credits)

12th - Practicum in Education & Training (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Child Development (1 credit)

Child Guidance (2 credits)

PAGE 26

EDUCATION & TRAINING

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 27

EDUCATION & TRAINING

PAGE 28

The Finance Career Cluster encompasses careers that focus on planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Careers in this field require problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 29

Recommended pathway for Finance:

9th - Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance (1 credit)

10th - Accounting I (1 credit)

11th - Accounting II* (1 credit)

12th - Financial Mathematics *(1 credit)

Certifications: QuickBooks Certified User (new certification that Willis ISD will offer by 2021 based on student demand)

*can count as a state math credit

PAGE 30

F INANCE

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 31

F INANCE

PAGE 32

The Health Science Career Cluster on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health in-formatics, support services, and biotechnology research and devel-opment. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve prob-lems, and communicate effectively. Students should recognize that quality health care depends on the ability to work well with others.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 33

Recommended pathway for Health Science:

9th - No required courses

10th - Principles of Health Science (1 credit)

11th - Health Science Theory/Clinical (2 credits)

12th - Practicum in Health Science (CNA or Pharmacy Tech) (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Anatomy & Physiology* (1 credit)

Pharmacology (1 credit)

Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); IV Certifi-cation; Pharmacy Tech (PTBC); CPR; HIPPA

*can count as a student’s 3rd or 4th science course

PAGE 34

HEALTH SCIENCE

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 35

HEALTH SCIENCE

PAGE 36

The Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food/beverage services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success in that industry.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 37

Recommended pathway for Hospitality & Tourism:

9th - Principles of Hospitality & Tourism (1credit)

10th - Introduction to Culinary Arts (1 credit)

11th - Culinary Arts (2 credits)

12th - Advanced Culinary Arts (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness (.5 credit)

Food Science* (1 credit)

Fees: Culinary Arts - $40 lab fee + chef hat/coat/apron

Advanced Culinary Arts - $40 lab fee + chef hat/coat/ apron

Certifications: ServSafe Foodhandler’s Certification; ServSafe Manager’s Certification

*can count as a student’s 3rd or 4th science course

PAGE 38

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 39

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

PAGE 40

The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing indi-viduals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and con-sumer services.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 41

Recommended pathway for Human Services:

9th - Principles of Human Services (1credit)

10th - Interpersonal Studies (.5 credit)

10th - Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness (.5 credit)

11th - Child Development (1 credit)

12th - Child Guidance (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Human Growth & Development (1 credit)

Counseling & Mental Health (1 credit)

Dollars & Sense (.5 credit)

PAGE 42

The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing indi-viduals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and con-sumer services.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 43

Recommended pathway for Human Services - Cosmetology:

9th - Principles of Human Services (1credit)

10th - Introduction to Cosmetology (1 credit)

11th - Cosmetology I (2 credits)

12th - Cosmetology II (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Principles of Cosmetology Design & Color Theory (1 credit)

Cosmetology I/Cosmetology I Lab (3 credits)

Cosmetology II/Cosmetology II Lab (3 credits)

Fees:

$25 license fee - Introduction to Cosmetology/Cosmetology I

$525 - Cosmetology I - Lab Kit

$325 - Cosmetology II - Lab Kit

Certifications: Texas Cosmetology Operator’s License

PAGE 44

HUMAN SERVICES

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 45

HUMAN SERVICES

PAGE 46

The Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster focuses on building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 47

Recommended pathway for Information Technology:

9th - Principles of Information Technology (1credit)

10th - Computer Maintenance (1 credit)

11th - Computer Programming I (1 credit)

12th - Computer Technician Practicum (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Digital Media (1 credit)

Web Technologies (1 credit)

Engineering Design & Presentation I (1 credit)

Engineering Design & Presentation II (2 credits)

Robotics I (1 credit)

Internetworking Technologies I - Cisco (2 credits)

Internetworking Technologies II - Cisco (2 credits)

Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); Comp TIA Network/A+/Security (conditionally offered in 2020)

PAGE 48

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 49

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PAGE 50

The Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal ser-vices, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, correc-tions, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergen-cy services.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 51

Recommended pathway for LPSCS:

9th - Principles of LPSCS (1credit)

10th - Law Enforcement I (1 credit)

11th - Law Enforcement II (1 credit)

12th - Practicum in LPSCS (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Forensic Science* (1 credit)

Practicum in LPSCS/Ext. Practicum in LPSCS (3 credits)

Certifications: TLETS - Level 1

*can count as a student’s 3rd or 4th science course

PAGE 52

LAW , PUBLIC SAFETY , CORRECTIONS & SECURITY

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 53

LAW , PUBLIC SAFETY , CORRECTIONS & SECURITY

PAGE 54

The Manufacturing Career Cluster focuses focuses on plan-ning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and tech-nical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 55

Recommended pathway for Manufacturing:

9th - Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies (1credit)

10th - Welding I (2 credits)

11th - Welding II (2 credits)

12th - Metal Fabrication & Machining I (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Principles of Manufacturing (1 credit)

Principles of Construction (1 credit)

Agricultural Structures Design & Fabrication (1 credit)

Agricultural Power Systems (2 credits)

Practicum in Manufacturing (2 credits)

Metal Fabrication and Machining II (2 credits)

Fees: Ag Mech Tech - $30 shop fee

Welding I/II - $30 shop fee

Certifications: Career Safe; NCCER Core; NCCER Welding; OSHA 10

PAGE 56

MANUFACTURING

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 57

MANUFACTURING

PAGE 58

The Marketing Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objec-tives.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 59

Recommended pathway for Marketing:

9th - Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance (1 credit)

10th - Advertising/Sports & Entertainment (1 credit)

11th - Fashion/Social Media Marketing (1 credit)

12th - Advanced Marketing (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Entrepreneurship (1 credit) - course includes coursework to gain a Texas Real Estate license

Career Preparation I (2 credits)

Career Preparation II (2 credits)

Fees: Entrepreneurship - $475, plus additional fees paid to the state of Texas for the Real Estate license

Certifications: Real Estate License

PAGE 60

MARKETING

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 61

MARKETING

PAGE 62

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 develop-ment services.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 63

Recommended pathway for STEM:

9th - Principles of Information Technology (1credit)

10th - Robotics I (1 credit)

11th - Engineering Design & Presentation I (1 credit)

12th - Engineering Design & Presentation II (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Robotics II***

Principles of Technology* (1 credit)

Scientific Research & Design** (1 credit)

Certifications: Solidworks Mechanical Design Associate;

AutoDesk, AutoCAD

*can count as a student’s laboratory-based science course

**can count as a student’s 3rd or 4th science course

***can count as a state math credit

PAGE 64

SCIENCE , TECHNOLOGY , ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 65

SCIENCE , TECHNOLOGY , ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

PAGE 66

The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Ca-reer Cluster focuses on careers in planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.

W ILLIS ISD PAGE 67

Recommended pathway for TDL:

9th - Automotive Basics (1credit)

10th - Automotive Technology I (2 credits)

11th - Automotive Technology II (2 credits)

12th - Practicum in Transportation Systems (2 credits)

Optional courses:

Principles of Transportation Systems (1 credit)

Certifications: ASE Student

PAGE 68

TRANSPORTATION , D ISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

W ILLIS ISD CTE PAGE 69

TRANSPORTATION , D ISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

Phone: 936-890-7411 Website: www.willisisd.org

Career & Technology Center 40 FM 830

Willis, TX 77378

W ILLIS ISD