CTAE

03.4530093 *WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT                                                         

This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge utilized by the green industry in nursery production and management and landscape design and management. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.  

This course is designed to introduce students to the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural

01.4320093 *AGRICULTURAL ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

(Non-traditional pathway for females)

01.4220093 *AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY II                 

This course offers students intermediate level experiences in small engine maintenance and repair, metal fabrication, concrete construction, building construction, plumbing, electrical wiring, soil and water conservation, and maintenance of agricultural machinery, equipment and tractors.   

Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics I  01.4210092

Alison Lawson & Kim Tyson

  07.44130 *Introduction to Business & Technology                                                               

Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for the Administrative Support, Small Business Development, and Human Resources Management pathways. The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. 

This is the required introductory course in this career pathway.   07.42600 *Financial Literacy                                                

Financial Literacy is the second course in the Business Accounting Career Pathway. This course specifically designed for high school students to understand the importance of the financial world, including planning and managing money wisely. Areas of study taught through application in personal finance include sources of income, budgeting, banking, consumer credit, credit laws and rights, personal bankruptcy, insurance, spending, taxes, investment strategies, savings accounts, mutual funds and the stock market, buying a vehicle, and living independently. Based on the hands-on skills and knowledge applied in this course, students will develop financial goals, and create realistic and measurable objectives to be MONEY SMART! Through project-based learning activities and tasks, students will apply mathematical concepts in realistic scenarios and will actively engage by applying the mathematics necessary to make informed decisions related to personal finance. Financial Literacy places great emphasis on problem solving, reasoning, representing, connecting and communicating financial data.

Principles of Accounting 1 is the third course in the Business Accounting Career Pathway. This course is a skill-level course that is of value to all students pursuing a strong background in business, marketing, and management. Using financial information, students will learn how to make decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating resources using accounting procedures. Performing accounting activities for sole proprietorships and corporations following Generally-Accepted Accounting Procedures are included in the course. Students analyze business transactions and financial statements, perform payroll, and evaluate the effects of transactions on the economic health of a business.  

Prerequisite: 07.42600 *Financial Literacy     

Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for the Administrative Support, Small Business Development, and Human Resources Management pathways. The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. 

This is the required introductory course in this career pathway.

07.44100 *Business Technology

  This course provides students with opportunities to enhance their computer technology, decision-making, productivity, communications, and problem solving skills. Areas of instruction include advanced computer applications and integration of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software, as well as the use of emerging technologies.  Students will acquire advanced skills required to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. Areas of study will also include oral and written communications and information research for reporting purposes.  Competencies for the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and technical skill standards. 

Prerequisite: 07.44130 Introduction to Business & Technology      07.45100  *Business Communication  

Business Communications is the third course in the Business and Technology pathway in the Business Management and Administration cluster.  In this course, students will explore the value of communication in their personal and professional life.  The digital presence and impact of written and visual communication in a technological society will be addressed.  Students will create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents with clear and concise communication.  Creative design along with persuasive personal and professional communications will be applied though research, evaluation, validation, written, and oral communication.  Leadership development and teamwork skills will be stressed as students work independently and collaboratively.  Presentation skills will be developed and modeled for students to master presentation software in this course.  Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of communications.  Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and career ready.  Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. 

Krystle Bernales,

ECA Culinary Arts Program Director

Room Number: 202

kbernales@effingham.k12.ga.us

912. 754.5610 (tel)

912.754.5611 (fax)

Introduction to Culinary Arts is a course designed to introduce students to fundamental food

preparation terms, concepts, and methods in Culinary Arts where laboratory practice will parallel

class work. Fundamental techniques, skills, and terminology are covered and mastered with an

emphasis on basic kitchen and dining room safety, sanitation, equipment maintenance and

operation procedures. Course also provides an overview of the professionalism in the culinary

industry and career opportunities leading into a career pathway to Culinary Arts.  

This is the required introductory course in this career pathway.

20.5321092                 *CULINARY ARTS I   (Career Academy Only)

Culinary Arts I is designed to create a complete foundation and understanding of Culinary Arts

leading to post secondary education or a foodservice career. Building from techniques and skills

learned in Foundation of Culinary Arts, this fundamentals course begins to involve in-depth

knowledge and hands on skill mastery of Culinary Arts.  

Culinary Arts II is an advanced and rigorous in-depth course designed for the student who has

continued the Culinary Arts Pathway and wishes to continue their education at the post-

secondary level or enter the foodservice industry as a proficient and well rounded individual.

Strong importance is given to refining hands on production of the classic fundamentals in the

commercial kitchen.

Melissa Davis & Megan Fowler

Examining the Teaching Profession prepares candidates for future positions in the field of education. Teaching Profession candidates study, apply, and practice the use of current technologies, effective teaching and learning strategies, the creation of an effective learning environment, the creation of instructional opportunities for diverse learners and students with special needs, and plan instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, community, and curriculum performance standards. Candidates will be prepared to practice their skills and knowledge at a variety of elementary and secondary education sites. Mastery of standards through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organizations will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the education global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training.

This course engages the candidate in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues. The candidate will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States and actively examines the teaching profession from multiple vantage points both within and outside of the school. Against this backdrop, the candidate will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching in a democracy. (Mastery of standards through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organization Future Educators of America (FEA) will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the education global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training.   

Prerequisites: Examining the Teaching Profession 13.0110091  

13.5210093                 *TEACHING AS A PROFESSION INTERNSHIP  (Can be completed through Work-Based Learning Program)                           

The internship offers a candidate in the Teaching as a Profession career pathway a field experience under the direct supervision of a certified teacher (mentor teacher). The internship stresses observing, analyzing, and classifying activities of the mentor teacher and comparing personal traits with those of successful teachers. The candidate intern will develop a portfolio of their skills, plan and teach a lesson or lessons, understand and practice confidentiality as it pertains to the teaching profession, meet the needs of special education students, maintain the safety of the students and practice professionalism and ethical behavior.   

Prerequisites: Examining the Teaching Profession 13.0110091 and Contemporary Issues in Education 13.0120092.     NOTE: The above courses must be taken in order - not concurrently  

Survey of Engineering Graphics is a one-credit course designed to further the development of student knowledge and skills in the Engineering Drawing and Design field. Students learn to illustrate more complex objects using the Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) system and develop skills in dimensioning, tolerancing, pictorials, sections, auxiliary views, and intersection and developments. While the term computer-aided design (CAD) does not appear in each competency, CAD tools and software should be used extensively throughout the course. The standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards in Georgia’s technical colleges, thus helping students qualify for advanced placement should they continue their education at the postsecondary level. Further, the standards are aligned with the national standards of the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA). Students who successfully complete this and other drafting courses should be prepared to take the Drafter Certification Examination from the ADDA. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization, SkillsUSA, are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards. SkillsUSA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course.   

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design 48.541009148.5420092                                 

48.5430093                 *3D MODELING AND ANALYSIS  (Career Academy Only)              

48.5610091                 *INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHICS AND DESIGN                                  

This course provides students with an introduction to the principles of graphic communications and design and its place in the world. This course will help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests and careers with the resources of a technological society. 

In this course, students can acquire a fundamental understanding of the graphic communications and design world. They can learn the theories behind creating aesthetically pleasing designs and how to work with consumers. Exposure to career possibilities and discussion of ethical issues relating to graphic communications and design should also be important threads in this course.

Graphic Communications includes the family of market segments embracing the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, electronic imaging, and their allied industries; they are often referred to as the graphic arts, print, or imaging industries.

Graphic Design is the process of communicating visually using typography and images to present information. Graphic design practice embraces a range of cognitive skills, aesthetics, and crafts, including typography, visual arts, and page layout. Like other forms of design, graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

 48.5620092                 *GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (Career Academy Only) 
This course focuses on the procedures commonly used in the graphic communication and design industries. Students will gain experience in creative problem solving and the practical implementation of those solutions across multiple areas of graphic communications.  Students will also understand and manipulate color to achieve various outcomes required by job specifications.  

Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphics and Design

48.561009148.5690093                 *GRAPHIC OUTPUT PROCESSES (Career Academy Only)             

Students gain experience in successfully completing the output processes of various projects in an increasingly independent manner. Students also learn to manage the output and completion process as a whole including customer relations management, printing, finishing, and binding.  Students accumulate work samples that will constitute their personal portfolio. Upon successful completion of the course, students are prepared to move into employment or a post-secondary education environment where self-motivation and a high level of skill are expected.  

Prerequisites: Introduction to Graphics and Design

48.5610091 and Graphic Design and Production 48.5620092 

Graphic Design Career Pathway

This course provides students with an introduction to the principles of graphic communications and design and its place in the world. This course will help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests and careers with the resources of a technological society.

In this course, students can acquire a fundamental understanding of the graphic communications and design world. They can learn the theories behind creating aesthetically pleasing designs and how to work with consumers. Exposure to career possibilities and discussion of ethical issues relating to graphic communications and design should also be important threads in this course.

Graphic Communications includes the family of market segments embracing the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, electronic imaging, and their allied industries; they are often referred to as the graphic arts, print, or imaging industries.

Graphic Design is the process of communicating visually using typography and images to present information. Graphic design practice embraces a range of cognitive skills, aesthetics, and crafts, including typography, visual arts, and page layout. Like other   forms of design, graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

48.5620092                 *GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (Career Academy Only) 

This course focuses on the procedures commonly used in the graphic communication and design industries. Students will gain experience in creative problem solving and the practical implementation of those solutions across multiple areas of graphic communications.  Students will also understand and manipulate color to achieve various outcomes required by job specifications.  

Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphics and Design 48.561009148.5280093                 *ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN (Career Academy Only)              

Students will continue to explore the principles of design and layout procedures as they relate to graphic design. Course content will cover electronic systems and software programs used in graphic design, page composition, image conversion, and digital printing. Knowledge and skills in digital design and imaging will be enhanced through experiences that simulate the graphic design industry and school-based and work-based learning opportunities.  Students will also explore and develop the graphic design portfolio and resume in electronic, print, and photographic form.

 Prerequisites: Introduction to Graphics and Design 48.5610091 and Graphic Design and Production 48.5620092 

Therapeutic Services (Sports Medicine)

25.5210091                 *INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE SCIENCE                                  

Introduction to Healthcare Science is a foundations course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway. It is appropriate for students wishing to pursue a career in the Healthcare Industry. The course will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science skills and attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as, ethical and legal responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcares skills development is initiated including medical terminology, microbiology, and basic life support. Students are required to meet both national and intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC). Mastery of these standards through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organization -Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. This course is considered broad-based with high impact and is a prerequisite for all Healthcare Science Education courses.     

This is the required introductory course in this career pathway.  

25.5220092                 *APPLICATION OF THERAPEUTIC SERVICES                                   

Applications of Therapeutic Services is an intermediate course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway and is designed to provide an overall framework of basic skills utilized in the provision of direct client care. Monitoring and evaluating client status includes assessment techniques such as vital signs, as well as, the application of mathematical concepts appropriate to clinical expectations and/or work-based learning. The function and fundamental pathophysiology of each body system is evaluated prior to community first aid and basic life support techniques which are expanded to include rescue skills for infants and children. Students continue with the development of individual career portfolios utilizing postsecondary program research, employability skills, and /or work based learning and may receive recognition for their accomplishments through a variety of venues locally, regionally, and nationally such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education (NCHSTE). Upon completion of this course and pre-requisites students who successfully master these standards will be eligible to sit for a National Certificate of Proficiency or Mastery, issued in partnership between NCHSTE and National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI).    

Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Science 25.521009.  

25.5610093                 *NURSING ESSENTIALS    (Career Academy Only)                      

This course is designed to provide students interested in the Therapeutic Services Pathway’s Career Specialty Nursing with entry level skills most commonly associated with the entry level career title Nursing Assistant. Twenty-four (24) hours of clinical experience under the supervision of the instructor (s) in a nursing home are required.  Clinicals will be scheduled in eight-hour shifts on weekends.  Students not successfully completing the clinical will not be eligible to take the state exam mentioned on the next page. The students are required to meet both national and intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Center for Disease Control (CDC), the department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with a specific focus on the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1987 (OBRA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This course with prerequisites meets the Certified Nurse Assistant curriculum content as specified by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation. Students meeting all academic, attendance, and age requirement may elect to sit for the Georgia Registry’s Examination. Successful completion of the Georgia Registry Examination allows students to seek employment in the state of Georgia as a Certified Nursing Assistant.   Students passing the Georgia Registry’s Examination will receive the certification when they reach the age of 18.  Prerequisites:   Introduction to Healthcare Science 25.5210091 and Applications of Therapeutic Services 25.5220092.

NOTE:  Students enrolling in the Therapeutic Services - Nursing Career Pathway must realize that background information regarding discipline or law enforcement infractions may limit participation in the program concentration.  Students with medical conditions, including pregnancy that may create a liability situation for an employer, will receive an alternate assignment in lieu of the clinical lab experience.  Also, due to off-campus laboratory experiences, students enrolling in this course must possess a valid driver’s license and have their own personal transportation.  A copy of the driver’s license and proof of insurance will be required before leaving campus.

(Non-traditional pathway for males)

Introduction to Healthcare Science is a foundations course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway. It is appropriate for students wishing to pursue a career in the Healthcare Industry. The course will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science skills and attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as, ethical and legal responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcares skills development is initiated including medical terminology, microbiology, and basic life support. Students are required to meet both national and intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC). Mastery of these standards through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organization -Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. This course is considered broad-based with high impact and is a prerequisite for all Healthcare Science Education courses.    

This is the required introductory course in this career pathway. 25.5220092                 *APPLICATION OF THERAPEUTIC SERVICES                                         

Applications of Therapeutic Services is an intermediate course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway and is designed to provide an overall framework of basic skills utilized in the provision of direct client care. Monitoring and evaluating client status includes assessment techniques such as vital signs, as well as, the application of mathematical concepts appropriate to clinical expectations and/or work-based learning. The function and fundamental pathophysiology of each body system is evaluated prior to community first aid and basic life support techniques which are expanded to include rescue skills for infants and children. Students continue with the development of individual career portfolios utilizing postsecondary program research, employability skills, and /or work based learning and may receive recognition for their accomplishments through a variety of venues locally, regionally, and nationally such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education (NCHSTE). Upon completion of this course and pre-requisites students who successfully master these standards will be eligible to sit for a National Certificate of Proficiency or Mastery, issued in partnership between NCHSTE and National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI).  

25.5250094                 GENERAL MEDICINE     (Career Academy)                                           

The course is designed to offer students (preferably upper classmen -juniors or seniors) the opportunity to become effective and efficient multi-skilled healthcare providers as they develop a working knowledge of each of the major departments of the average acute care setting/hospital, including but not limited to: Orthopedics, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, MedSurg, Gastroenterology, Urology, and Customer Care Services. Students focusing on a career path in medicine (Pre-Med) or on a career in one of the ancillary departments noted above will apply classroom/lab knowledge and skills in the clinical setting as they participate in direct client care. The work-based learning strategy appropriate for this course is a minimum 40-hour clinical practicum. Clinicals will be scheduled in eight-hour shifts on weekends.  Prerequisites: Introduction to Healthcare Science 25.5210091 and Applications of Therapeutic Services 25.5220092

NOTE:  Students enrolling in the Therapeutic Services - Medical Services Career Pathway must realize that background information regarding discipline or law enforcement infractions may limit participation in the program concentration.  Students with medical conditions, including pregnancy that may create a liability situation for an employer, will receive an alternate assignment in lieu of the clinical lab experience.  Also, due to off-campus laboratory experiences, students enrolling in this course must possess a valid driver’s license and have their own personal transportation.  A copy of the driver’s license and proof of insurance will be required before leaving campus.

Presidential Physical Fitness (PPF)/Wellness Program:

Objective:  Motivate each JROTC cadet to lead active, healthy lifestyles now and beyond current program requirements into their adult lives

Goals:  Create an individualized training program for each cadet based on national \

standards of age and gender, to identify areas of improvements for each cadet, and to  incorporate a physical training program to reach their goals.

28.4110091 AEROSPACE SCIENCE (AS): "A JOURNEY INTO AVIATION HISTORY" & LEADERSHIP I: "CITIZENSHIP, CHARACTER, AND AF TRADITION"

COURSE DESCRIPTION: AEROSPACE SCIENCE:  This second year science course is designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, the human requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight, and principles of navigation.  The course begins with a study of the atmosphere and weather, followed by the effects of weather on flight.  Fundamentals of lift, weight, thrust and drag, what makes an airplane fly, is followed with map reading, course plotting and the effects of wind.  The portion on the human requirements of flight is a survey course on human physiology, discussing the circulatory system, effects of acceleration and protective equipment. LEADERSHIP: The leadership course places an emphasis on communications skills and cadet corps activities. Written reports and speeches compliment academic materials. Cadet corps activities include holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of corps projects.  Wear of the uniform, Air Force customs and courtesies and basic drill skills are reemphasized.  PPF/WELLNESS: The wellness program focuses on nutrition, exercise, and physical activities.

  Prerequisite:  Aerospace Science 28.4110091.   

One credit for successful completion of this class. These courses are designed for second year cadets.This 28.4120092 course is taught for two semesters in conjunction with course 28.4120093.  A student can enroll in either fall or spring semesters, or both.   28.4140094 FIRST SEMESTER, 28.414095 SECOND SEMESTER                AEROSPACE SCIENCE: "SURVIVAL" LEADERSHIP III: "LEADERSHIP EDUCATION III:  LIFE SKILLS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES"

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  AERSOPACE SCIENCE: This is a combined third and fourth year cadet course.  "Survival" introduces students to the physical and mental needs individuals must satisfy during varied survival situation. Students learn about survival preparedness, conditions affection survival, individual survivor needs, psychological aspects of survival, and the will to survive. They also learn required personal protection measures, where to find necessities required to maintain life, and orientation and traveling techniques to use during a survival situation. Students will learn what to do to maintain life in a survival situation—whether that situation is caused by a natural or manmade disaster. They learn to quickly assess their environment, determine immediate and long term actions for survival, and scientifically pursue survival in an unfamiliar environment. LEADERHSIP: The "Leadership Education III: Life Skills and Career Opportunities" textbook will be helpful to students deciding which path to take after high school.  Information on how to apply for admission to college or to a vocational or technical school is included. Information on how to begin the job search is available to students who decide not to go to college or vocational school.  Available also is information about financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how not to get caught in the credit trap.  Students are informed about real life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, wills, warranties, legal notices, and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful to.  For those students who may be moving into an apartment of their own, information is presented on apartment shopping and grocery shopping skills.  There is information on how to prepare a résumé and the importance of good interviewing skills.  If there are students who are interested in a career in the military, with the federal government, or an aerospace career, information is also provided for them. Wear of the uniform, Air Force customs and courtesies and basic drill skills are reemphasized.  PPF/WELLNESS:  The wellness program focuses on nutrition, exercise, and physical activities.  

Prerequisite: Aerospace Science 28.4120092 or Aerospace Science 28.4120093.   One credit for successful completion of this class. These courses are designed for the combined third and fourth year cadets class.  This 28.4140094 course is taught for two semesters in conjunction with course 28.4140095.  A student can enroll in either fall or spring semesters, or both.

Law and Justice Career Pathway

43.4300091                 *INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND JUSTICE                                                        

Students will examine the basic concepts of law related to citizens’ rights and officers’ responsibilities to maintain a safe society. This course begins with a study of various careers in public safety. The course will explore the history and development of law enforcement in the United States. Students will then examine the components of the criminal justice system, including the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, and corrections.  Additionally, students will learn the classification and elements of crimes. Students will receive instruction in critical skill areas including communicating with diverse groups, conflict resolution, the use of force continuum, report writing, operation of police and emergency equipment, and courtroom testimony. Career planning and employability skills will be emphasized.

43.4350092              *LAW, COMMUNITY RESPONSE & POLICING                                                                   

This course emphasizes the structure of the American legal system while examining constitutional legal issues. Students will explore the difference between common and statutory law in the context of how legal precedent is established.  The course will explore the rights of citizens guaranteed by the United States and Georgia constitutions. Students will also evaluate the powers granted to the police and the restrictions placed upon them by the respective constitutions and their amendments.  Specific topics of discussion will include search and seizure, arrests, interviews, interrogations, and confessions in the context of criminal prosecution. Major emphasis will be placed on the role and decisions of the US Supreme Court. Students will utilize reading, writing, and critical thinking in the analysis of cases in a mock trial. In addition to legal issues, students will be exposed to advanced law and justice skills.  Activities include tactics, methods, and skills utilized in the law enforcement field.  Students will attain skills for dealing with disasters and emergency situations. The course culminates with students demonstrating their skills through participation in a simulated disaster scenario. The students are required to meet both national and intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable regulatory agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). Upon completion of the course requirements and the final disaster simulation, students may be eligible to obtain certifications in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, and/or American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid and CPR.  

Prerequisite: Introduction to Law and Justice 43.4300091 

43.4330093                 *CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND FORENSICS                                 

This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the basic processes and principles of forensic science as it relates to criminal investigation. Students will learn the importance of the identification, collection, and processing of evidence and of its contribution to the criminal investigation. Students will learn of the legal responsibilities and challenges which the forensic investigator may encounter.  Students will also learn of the role of the criminal investigator. Included in this course will be the importance of preserving and documenting the crime scene and enabling the investigator to analyze evidence and its relationship to the crime. The student will also study interviews and interrogations and how those statements are used as evidence in court. Students will express understanding of their knowledge by composing clear, concise, and thorough investigative reports, indicating a successful conclusion to an investigation.  

Prerequisites:  Introduction to Law and Justice 43.4300091 and Law, Community Response and Policing 43.4350092 

This course examines homeland security and terrorism – domestically and internationally. The development of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be examined in the context of the global terrorist threat and the more general concept of homeland security. Emphasis is on the identification and understanding of appropriate definitions and concepts so that students may critically evaluate the threats present and the range of responses available in our democratic society. A basic overview of historical foundations will be examined. The relationship of homeland security to preparation and response and recovery mechanisms for terrorism, including goals, objectives, and strategies, will be explored. The importance of coordinating various plans and strategies among local, state, and federal government response organizations will be stressed. Great emphasis will be placed on contemporary case studies and interactive discussions. Students will review the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, non-government organizations, and individual citizens in homeland security.  

Prerequisites:  Introduction to Law and Justice 43.4300091 and Law, Community Response and Policing 43.4350092 and Criminal Investigations, and Forensics 43.4330093 

Transportation Logistical Support Career Pathway

All four Transportation courses are required for pathway completion.

(Non-traditional pathway for females)

 47.5710091      *FOUNDATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS                             

Foundations of Transportation and Logistics is the beginning course for the Transportation Logistical Pathways. The course is also appropriate for students enrolled in any career pathway who plan to own and operate their own businesses. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop skills related to logistics in the transportation sector. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the transportation logistics marketplace.    

This is the required introductory course in this career pathway.

47.5790094                 *ENGINE PERFORMANCE CONCEPTS

The course will help students build a strong scientific knowledge base and develop skills related to vehicle engine performance in the logistics and transportation sector. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the transportation logistics marketplace.   

Prerequisite:  Foundations of Transportation and Logistics 47.5710091.

Electrical/ Electronic Systems and Design is the second course in the Transportation Logistical Pathways. The course will help students build a strong scientific knowledge base and develop skills related to electrical and electronics in the logistics and transportation sector. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the transportation logistics marketplace.  

Prerequisites:  Foundations of Transportation and Logistics 47.5710091, Engine Performance Concepts 47.5790094.

This course will help students build a strong scientific knowledge base and develop skills related to vehicle chassis systems in the logistics and transportation sector. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the transportation logistics marketplace. 

Prerequisites:  Foundations of Transportation and Logistics 47.571009, Engine Performance Concepts 47.5790094.