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Endorsements & Pathways

Public Services Business & IndustryArts &

HumanitiesS T E M

• Law Enforcement

• Fire Fighter

• Health Science•Pre-Nursing

•Pre-Med/ Sports

Med**

•Pharmacy Tech

•CNA

•EMT

•Medical Assistant

•Phlebotomy

•Medical Billing

• Teaching/

Education

• Cosmetology

• General Arts

• General Humanities

• Foreign Language

• Fine Arts

Technician**

• Pre-Law**

• International

Business**

• Engineering

• Mathematics

• Sciences

• Pre-Med/ Sports

Med**

• Science Tech**

• Auto Mechanics

• Collision Repair &

Refinishing

• Welding Technology

• Electronics Control Tech

(Process Technologies)

• Computer

Programming,

Networking &

Maintenance

• A/V Production

• Graphic Design

• Animation

• Veterinary Assistant

• Fashion Design &

Marketing

• Sports Mngt

• Architecture

• Construction Tech

• HVAC

• Culinary Arts

• Business

• Finance

Multidisciplinary Studies** indicates pathways that will earn 2 separate endorsements

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Most Junior and Senior—level Career & Technical

Education courses will be housed at the Career

and Technology Center

Freshman— and Sophomore-level courses will con-

tinue to be on the high school campuses

Transportation will be provided through a shuttle

between high schools and CTC

No instructional time will be lost due to traveling to

CTC or back to campus

Students will only be able to drive to the CTC if they

begin or end their day at the CTC

NO student will be allowed to drive from a campus

to the CTC and then back to the campus during the

school day

Some courses require expenses that are the

responsibility of the student

In the fall of 2015 our community welcomed

the opening of the Career & Technology Cen-

ter (CTC), a state-of-the-art facility where stu-

dents are connected with real-world experi-

ences from a variety of career fields and inter-

ests. The goal of the CTC is to prepare stu-

dents for college, technical school or the

workforce, in a highly rigorous environment.

Welcome to the Career & Technology Center (CTC)

Important Information

Exploring Your Career Options

While in high school, you will want to:

Determine your area of interest.

Discover your interests and abilities; use labor market resources at www.texasrealitycheck.com/ www.texascaresonline.com/hotshots/hotshotslists.asp.

http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/

http://www.texascaresonline.com/hotshots/hotshotslists.asp

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Pathway Selection Guide

IMPORTANT! Be sure to contact your

student’s campus to

speak with a professional

school counselor about

the important decisions

that you and your student

will be making.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foundation with Endorsement Program 5

Choosing an Endorsement 6

Planning for High School & Beyond 7

Texas Success Initiative 8

Public Services Endorsement 9

Business & Industry Endorsement 12

Arts & Humanities 19

S T E M Endorsement 22

Multidisciplinary Endorsement 25

Tyler ISD’s Pathway Selection Guide is designed to help students and par-

ents make informed decisions about planning for the future. And, what we

have included here is a great start to that process!

This guide provides information about the high school graduation require-

ments and descriptions of the different areas of focus that students may

now choose, as well as which courses are taken each of the next four years

for that particular focus. We have included career and education require-

ments and necessary certifications & licensures options for various occupa-

tions.

Purpose

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Foundation with Endorsement Program

1. Foundation Program— Basic course credits that all students must complete

2. Endorsement— Additional credits required to pursue college and career

goals and/ or personal academic interests

Distinguished Level of Achievement

1) Complete required curriculum for at

least 1 Endorsement.

2) Complete 4 credits of Math including

Algebra II.

3) Compete a total of 4 credits in Science.

English 4

Math (including Algebra I 3

Science 3

Social Studies 3

Foreign Language 2

Fine Arts 1

Physical Education 1

Electives (Includes Speech

& Health ) 5

FOUNDATION TOTAL 22 Credits

Foundation with Endorsement

Endorsement Credits 4th Math 1

4th Science 1

Endorsement Electives 2 (Adv CTE)

ENDORSEMENT TOTAL 4 Credits

FOUNDATION w/ ENDORSEMENT 26 Credits

Additional endorsements may be earned by completing the

Endorsement Credits or special requirements. Endorsement

electives may serve as Foundation electives as well.

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Choosing an Endorsement Basic Information

Important Information

All endorsements require the completion of 4 math and 4

science credits.

All endorsements allow for Foundation college-prep coursework

as well as Advanced Placement & Dual Credit courses.

Endorsements are originally decided in 8th grade and must be

declared in writing.

Public Services: service-oriented occupations for both private and public sector industries,

including human service, public safety and healthcare fields. Requires 4 CTE credits, 2 of which

must be advanced.

Business & Industry: highly varied occupations in both service and manufacturing

industries ranging from industrial and technical trades to business, marketing & finance and from

graphic & design occupations to information technology. Requires 4 CTE credits, 2 of which must

be advanced.

Arts & Humanities: coursework that is centered around artistic and well-rounded

humanities interests, with several combinations available to integrate other endorsements into

occupations with these fields.

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (S T E M): rigorous coursework and

occupations centered around applied science and mathematics, including a variety of engineering

fields. STEM requires the successful completion of Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics as part of the

Foundation credits.

Multi-Disciplinary: designed to allow a student to tailor his/ her interest among two

different advanced coursework in two endorsements that are not already listed.

5 Endorsements and 30+ Pathways

An endorsement is a general focus area for students as they go through high school, which

explores their interests and possible post-secondary paths for college, technical education or

the work force. Within each endorsement are different pathways, which mirror different

occupations. Each pathway includes a 4-year sequence of classes and satisfies the

requirements of its endorsement. Students may earn multiple endorsements.

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Planning for High School & Beyond

8th Grade College and Career

Readiness Class

Students will choose their pathways and endorsements

after researching personal interests, careers, post-

secondary options and long-term career goals in an

College and Career Readiness class. Some students will

also do the same activities through their AVID class.

Personal Graduation Plans (PGP) Each student will have a 4-year Personal Graduation Plan created during the fall of 8th

grade with the help of his/ her guidance counselor and Exploring Careers teacher.

Parent participation is VITAL! Parents should meet with their child’s counselor to discuss

the plan and are required to approve the plan in writing before students register for their

high school courses.

Each year after, the PGP will be revised with the student, parent & counselor, according

to the student’s interests and needs.

Some CTE courses are also considered Technical Dual

Credit classes. Technical Dual Credit is offered at the

high school level and apply towards an Associates in

Applied Science degree and/ or certificate. Most Tech-

nical Dual Credit Courses are free! Please talk to your

student’s counselor for more information.

To earn an endorsement, a student must

complete a coherent sequence of 4 or more

credits that consists of 2 or more courses in

the same career cluster including at least 1

advanced CTE course. **some exceptions

apply; see specific course pathways for spe-

cific requirements.

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Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Basic Information

New College Entrance Exam The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is the newest college entrance exam required of all

students entering into Texas colleges or universities in areas that lead to degrees and some

licensures. Students may be exempt from taking the TSI by achieving qualifying scores on

STAAR End-of-Course Exams or nationally-recognized college entrance exams. Postsecondary

institutions may require students to be either:

TSI—Complete: either obtain a qualifying score on TSI exam (Writing and Essay 363/4,

Reading 351, Math 350) OR received exempt status for qualified scores on STAAR End-of-

Course exams OR qualified scores on SAT, ACT or PSAT; REQUIRED to pursue Associate’s or

Bachelor’s degree

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Public Services Endorsement Basic Information

The Public Services Endorsement prepares students for occupations in healthcare,

public safety, and other service-oriented jobs. Many of the pathways here offer

opportunities to obtain work-force ready certifications and licensures or to continue

to post-secondary institutions.

Possible Certifications in Business

& Industry Pathways

Technical Dual Credit toward Associate’s

Degree and national licensures

OSHA Safety

EMT Basic

Certified Nurse’s Assistant certification

Medical Assistant certification

State Cosmetology License

Phlebotomy

Medical Billing

Law Enforcement

Fire Fighting

Medical Billing

Nursing

Pharmacy Tech

EMT Basic

Cert. Nurse’s Assistant

Medical Assistant

Education/ Teaching

Cosmetology

Phlebotomy

Public Services Endorsement

Requirements Additional Math 1

Additional Science 1

Endorsement Electives 4 (2 ADV)


Endorsement electives may serve as Foundation

electives as well.

More information about specific pathways...

PATHWAYS



least 1 Endorsement


Algebra II

3) Complete a total of 4 science credits

To earn an endorsement, a student must com-

plete a coherent sequence of 4 or more credits

that consists of 2 or more courses in the same

career cluster including at least 1 advanced CTE

course. **some exceptions apply; see specific

course pathways for specific requirements.

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PATHWAYS DESCRIPTION

Law Enforcement

C

CAREER REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum age: 21 (firearm license)

Associate’s Degree or 60 college

credit hours

Police Academy

SMITH CO. COLLEGE PROGRAMS:

UTT, TJC, TEXAS COLLEGE

Explore law enforcement, correctional services & security

Principles Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (1)

Law Enforcement (1)

* Court System Practice (1)/ Criminal Investigating (1)

* Correctional Services (1)/ Law Enforcement II (1)

OR * Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (2)

**Recommended - Forensic Science

Fire Fighting

L, TJC


Minimum age: 18

EMT– Basic Certification

Fire Academy

Texas Firefighter Exam


TJC,

Prepare to become a certified fire fighter and receive your

EMT Basic certification

Principles Law Enforcement, Public Safety... (1)

Law Enforcement I (1)

* Law Enforcement II (1)/ Criminal Investigating (1)

* EMT—Basic (2– TJC) in preparation for Fire Academy after high

school graduation

Health Science

C, L., EMSP– TJC


Varies according to particular

field, from Licensure exam to

Bachelor’s Degree +

Licensure exams


UTT, TJC

HIGHEST WAGE

FASTEST GROWING

MOST OPENINGS

Learn about the medical field & choose among nursing,

pre-medicine/ sports medicine, pharmacy technician,

EMT– Basic, Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Medical Assistant This courses sequence must be followed as stated below:

Principles Health Science (1)

Medical Terminology (1)

* Health Science Theory (1)/ Health Science Clinical (1) - $

(prerequisite: Principles of Health Science & Medical Terminology)

* Practicum Health Science (2)— specialization—$

(Pharmacy Tech, EMT Basic, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing)

**Recommend: A&P Science Prior to Practicum Health Science I

POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES

TDC: Technical Dual Credit opportunity

C: Certification opportunity (Provides proof of competency)

TJC: (5-year Associate’s Degree plan, inc. licensure)

L: State Licensure (allows for direct work in the field)

$: Additional student expenses required

* : Indicates ADVANCED CTE Course; prerequisite of intro

courses


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PATHWAYS DESCRIPTION

Teaching/ Education


Bachelor’s Degree

Teacher preparation courses

Licensure exam



HIGHEST WAGE

FASTEST GROWING

MOST OPENINGS

Plan & teach lessons to elementary or middle school stu-

dents

Principles Arts, A/V Production, Communication (1)

Human Growth & Development (1)

* Instructional Practices (2)

* Practicum Education & Training (2)

Cosmetology

L


Complete 1000 high school contact

hours in recognized cosmetology

program

2-part licensure exam

Cut & style hair for a variety of clients, learn basic esthetician

techniques, and use best practices in manicuring.

Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance (1)

Introduction to Cosmetology (1)

* Cosmetology 1 (2)/ Innovative course (1) - $

* Cosmetology II (2)/ Innovative course (1) - $



TDC: Dual Credit opportunity






courses

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Business & Industry Endorsement Basic Information

Encompassing a wide range of pathways and college & career choices, the

Business & Industry Endorsement prepares students for the workplace, a technical

education or a four-year university depending on the program and interest of the

student. Several pathways lead to industry certification that supplement the

students’ learning as well as possibly providing them with employment

opportunities.


1) Complete required curriculum for at least

1 Endorsement

2) Complete 4 credits of Math including Al-

gebra II

3) Complete at total of 4 credits in Science

Possible Certifications in Business

& Industry Pathways

Technical Dual Credit toward Associate’s

Degree and national licensures

OSHA Safety

Veterinary Tech Assistant

Serve Safe

Adobe Suite certifications

Certificates of Completion

American Welding Society I

Automotive Technology

Collision Repair &

Refinishing

Welding Technology

Computer Programming,

Networking &

Maintenance

Audio/ Visual Production

Graphic Arts

Animation

Veterinary Applications

Finance

Business

Fashion Design &

Marketing

Marketing, Sales and

Entertainment

Culinary Arts

Architecture

Construction

Heating, Ventilation & Air

Conditioning

Business & Industry Endorsement

Requirements Additional Math 1

Additional Science 1

Endorsement Electives 4 (2 ADV)


Endorsement electives may serve as Foundation

electives as well.


PATHWAYS

To earn an endorsement, a student must

complete a coherent sequence of 4 or more

credits that consists of 2 or more courses in

the same career cluster including at least 1

advanced CTE course. **some exceptions

apply; see specific course pathways for spe-

cific requirements.

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Pathway Description

Automotive Technology/

Mechanics

L, TJC

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Bennett Mechanical

TSI– Complete


Associate’s Degree, Technical School

with approved state licensure

HIGHEST WAGE

FASTEST GROWING

Diagnose & repair automotive engines

Principles Ag, Food & Natural Resources (1)

Ag Mechanics & Metal Fabrication (1)

* 11th: TJC Technical DUAL CREDIT Automotive Technology (3) - $

* 12th: TJC Technical DUAL CREDIT Adv Automotive Technology (3) - $

Collision Repair &

Refinishing

C


High School Diploma

Repair, refurbish & repaint automobiles



* Collision Repair & Refinishing (2)

* Paint and Refinishing (2)

Welding Technology

L, TJC


Bennett Mechanical

TSI– Complete




FASTEST GROWING

Learn welding techniques for a variety of environments &

prepare to go into a professional welding program

Principles of Construction (1)


* 11th: Welding I (2)

* 12th: TJC Technical DUAL CREDIT Adv. Welding Technology (3) - $

Business & Industry Endorsement Pathway Information








courses

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Pathway Description

Electronics Controls

Technician /

Process Technologies,

Oil & Gas

C, TJC


Bennett Mechanical

TSI– Complete





TJC

HIGHEST WAGE

FASTEST GROWING

MOST OPENINGS

Utilize technology for controlling fluid movement for a varie-

ty of fields



* Welding 1 (2)

* TJC TECHNICAL DUAL CREDIT Electronics Controls Technician (3) - $

Computer Programming,

Networking &

Maintenance

C


Associate’s Degree +

Certification exams



HIGHEST WAGE

Apply computer-based programming skills, networking &

maintenance in a variety of technology fields; Pathway will

have two different options beginning 11th and 12th grade

year: Networking or Software Development

Principles Information Technology (1)

Computer Programming I (1)

* 11th: Computer Programming II (1)/ Web Technologies (1)

* 12th: Practicum in Information Technology (2)

OR

* 11th: Computer Maintenance (1)/ Computer Maintenance Lab(1)

* 12th: Networking (1)/ Networking Lab (1)









courses

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Pathway Description

Audio/ Video Production

C




UTT, TJC

Design, record & edit audio & video products

Principles Arts, A/V & Communications (1)

Audio/ Video Production I (1)

* Audio/ Video Production II (1) with Lab (1)

* Practicum—Audio/ Video Production (2)

Graphic Design

C




UTT, TJC

Design multi-media layouts for a variety of applications


Digital Media (1)

* Graphic Design and Illustration I (1) with Lab (1)

* Graphic Design and Illustration II (1) with Lab (1)

Animation

C




TJC

Design animations that could be used in a variety of appli-

cations


Digital Media (1)

* Animation I (1) with Animation Lab (1)

* Animation II (1) / Video Game Design (1)

Veterinary Applications

L, C, DC




TJC (2016)

Cares for small & large animals & prepares for further veter-

inary studies


Small Animal Management (.5)/ Equine Science (.5)

* Livestock Production (1)/ Advanced Animal Science (1)

* Veterinary Med Applications (1)/ Ag , Lab and Field Experience(1)








courses

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Pathway Description

Fashion Design &

Marketing

DC


Associate’s Degree or Technical

School

Design fashion, sew projects and learn about the fashion

industry

Principles of Arts, A/V and Communication (1)

* Fashion Design I (1) with Fashion Design Lab (1)

* Fashion Design II (1) with Fashion Design Lab II (1)

Marketing, Sales and En-

tertaining




(Business)


Learn to apply business principles, techniques & tools

Principles Business, Marketing, Finance (1)

Bus Info Mgt OR Business Mgt (1)

* Advanced Marketing (2)

* Practicum in Marketing (2)

Culinary Arts

C


Work-related experience, Associate’s

Degree or Technical School

FASTEST GROWING

Plan & prepare food for various food-industry applications

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (.5)

Intro to Culinary Arts (1)

* Culinary Arts (2)

* Practicum in Culinary Arts with Extended Practicum (3)








courses

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Pathway Description

Architecture

C


Bachelor of Architecture degree plus

internship

Licensure exam

Design buildings & structures both by hand & utilizing tech-

nology

Principles Architecture (1)

Architectural Design I (1)

* Architectural Design II (2)

* Practicum in Architectural Design (2)

Construction Technology

C


High School Diploma, Associate’s

Degree +


UTT, TJC

HIGHEST WAGE

Design & build structures using a variety of skills

Principles of Construction (1)


* Construction Technology I (2)

* Construction Technology II (2)

Heating, Ventilation & Air

Conditioning (HVAC)

L, TJC


Bennett Mechanical

TSI– Complete





TJC FASTEST GROWING

Design and build temperature-control systems



* Construction Technology I (2)

* TJC DUAL CREDIT HVAC (3) - $



DC: Dual Credit opportunity






courses

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Pathway Description

Business Management &

Administration

C


Associate’s Degree or Technical

School

Learn to apply the principles of business, marketing and

finance

Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance (1)

Business Information Management I (1)

* Business Information Management II (1)

**Prerequisite Business Information Management I

* Business Management (1)

Finance



Learn to apply business principles to finance and account-

ing

Principles Business, Marketing, Finance (1)

Accounting I (1)

* Accounting II (1)

**Prerequisite Accounting I

* Statistics and Business Decision Making (1)

**Prerequisite Algebra II








courses

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Arts & Humanities Endorsement Basic Information

The Arts & Humanities Endorsement allows students to follow their interest in fine

arts, foreign language or the general humanities. Several Arts & Humanities

pathways are combined with other pathways to create unique hands-on learning

opportunities.



least 1 Endorsement


Algebra II

3) Complete a total of 4 credits in Science Additional Endorsement

Opportunities

Multiple Advance Placement options

Pre-Law—Humanities and Public Services

International Business—Humanities and

Business & Industry

Fine Arts Technician—4 years of any fine

arts sequence and Business & Industry

General Arts

General Humanities

Foreign Language

Fine Arts Technician*

Pre-Law*

International

Business*

Arts Requirements 4 credits in the same foreign language, or fine arts

discipline

OR

2 credits each from 2 fine arts disciplines

Humanities Requirements Completion of all four years of social studies with an

additional Social Studies elective

Endorsement credits may serve as Foundation electives

as well.


PATHWAYS







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PATHWAY DESCRIPTION

General Arts





Complete all four years in one of the Fine Arts: visual art,

music, dance or theater

General Humanities





Complete at least 4 Advanced Placement/ IB Social Stud-

ies courses plus an additional Social Studies elective

credit

Foreign Language




UTT, TJC

Complete 4 years of the same language or 2 years each

district foreign language offerings.

Fine Arts Technician*




UTT, TJC

Design & produce technical aspects of the fine arts

(2nd Endorsement – Business & Industry)

9th: Fine Art I & Principles Arts, A/V & Communications (1)

10th: Fine Art II & Audio Video Production (1)

11th: Fine Art III & * Audio Video Production I (1) with Lab (1)

12th: Fine Art IV & * Practicum—Audio Video Production (2)

* This pathway automatically includes a 2nd endorsement.

Arts & Humanities Endorsement Pathway Information







courses

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PATHWAY DESCRIPTION

Pre-Law*

DC



Acceptable score: LSAT

Law School

Bar Exam


(Political or Social Sciences)


HIGHEST WAGE (Paralegal)

Prepare for occupations within the field of law as well as

learn about law enforcement & court systems

(2nd Endorsement – Public Services) 9th: **World Geo (1) &

Principles Law Enforcement, Public Safety... (1)

10th: ** World History (1) & Law Enforcement I (1)

11th: ** USHistory (1) & * Law Enforce II (1)

12th: ** Govt (0.5) & ** Economics (0.5) &

* Criminal Investigations (1) and/ or Correctional Services

and/ or Court System Practice (1)

** Advanced Academics (PAP, AP, Dual Credit)

Additional AP or Dual Credit Social Studies elective (1)

International Business*

DC



Foreign Language proficiency


(Business)


Combine knowledge of different countries and cultures

with business skills

(2nd Endorsement – Business & Industry) 9th: ** World Geo (1) & Principles Business, Marketing...(1)

10th: ** World History (1) & Business Info Management I (1)

11th: ** US History (1) & Accounting I (1)

12th: ** Govt (0.5) & ** Economics (0.5) &

[Business Management (1) & * Accounting II (1)] OR

[Web Technology (1) with Entrepreneurship (1)]

** Advanced Academics (PAP, AP, Dual Credit)

Additional AP or Dual Credit Social Studies elective (1)


Arts & Humanities Endorsement Pathway Information







courses

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S T E M Endorsement Basic Information

The S T E M (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Endorsement

prepares students for entry to a four-year university in engineering, mathematics

and science. Several S T E M pathways are combined with other pathways to create

unique hands-on learning opportunities.



least 1 Endorsement


Algebra II

3) Complete a total of 4 credits in Science Additional Endorsement

Opportunities

Multiple Advanced Placement options

Pre-Medicine/ Sports Medicine– STEM

and Public Services

Science Technician—STEM and Business

& Industry

S T E M Endorsement Requirements

Algebra II (as Foundation credit) 1

Chemistry (as Foundation credit) 1

Physics (as Foundation credit) 1

For general mathematics:

Higher math courses after Alg II 2

(as Foundation credits)

For general sciences:

4 Foundation Science + 1 Science elective 5


PATHWAYS

Engineering

General Mathematics

General Sciences

Pre-Medicine/ Sports

Medicine*

Science Technician*







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PATHWAY DESCRIPTION

Engineering & Tech (PLTW)


Bachelor’s Degree

Licensure exam


UTT, TJC

HIGHEST WAGE

Design & build 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional projects

by hand and through technology (Algebra II, Chemistry & Physics Required)

Choose from introductory engineering courses:

Intro to Engineering Design (1) <9th suggested> AND/ OR

Principles Engineering (1)*** <10th prerequisite>

Choose from advanced engineering combination courses:

[* Civil Engineering & Architecture (1) & * Aerospace Eng (1)]

AND/OR

[* Eng Design & Development (1) & * Robotics I (1)]

General Mathematics


Bachelor’s minimum, Master’s Degree

preferred, Doctoral required for aca-

demia



Complete Algebra II and 2 additional rigorous, higher level

mathematics courses where Algebra II is a prerequisite

(Successful completion of Alg. I & Geometry are required

before enrolling in Algebra II)

General Science


Bachelor’s minimum, Master’s Degree

preferred, Doctoral required for aca-

demia



Complete Biology, Chemistry & Physics and 2 additional

science credits of your choice; 2 of the courses should be

AP/IB if not designated specifically for a pathway

*** Principles of Engineering is the prerequisite course for advanced engineering courses

^^^ All STEM pathways require the completion of Algebra II , Chemistry & Physics as Founda-

tion credits

S T E M Endorsement Pathway Information







courses

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PATHWAY DESCRIPTION

Pre-Medicine/

Sports Medicine*


Bachelor’s Degree (preferably biology

or chemistry based)

Acceptable score: MCAT

Medical School

Licensure exam

Residency

Board certification


(Sciences)


Learn about the medical field, including sports medicine,

and be introduced to a survey of course requirements that

physicians typically take during their education

(2nd Endorsement – Public Services)

(EXAMPLE SCIENCE SEQUENCE INCLUDED– ALGEBRA II REQUIRED)

9th: Biology PAP & Principles Health Science (1)

10th: Chemistry PAP & Medical Terminology (1)

11th: AP Physics & * Health Science Theory (1)/ Health Science

Clinical (1) - $

12th: [AP Chemistry OR AP Biology] &

Anatomy & Physiology (1– science/ CTE credit) &

* Practicum Health Science I— PRE-MED (2) - $

Science Technician*


Bachelor’s minimum, Master’s De-

gree preferred


(Sciences)


HIGHEST WAGE

FASTEST GROWING

Combine the love of science & lab research with audio/

visual production or graphic design (2nd Endorsement –

Business & Industry)

(EXAMPLE SCIENCE SEQUENCE INCLUDED– ALGEBRA II REQUIRED)

9th: Biology PAP & Principles Arts, A/V Prod, Comm (1)

10th: Chemistry PAP & [A/V Production I (1) OR Digital Media (1)]

11th: AP Physics & * A/V Production I (1) with Lab (1) OR * Graphic

Design and Illustration I (1) with Lab (1)]

12th: Science choice & Forensic Science (1-science + CTE credit) &

* Practicum in Audio Video Production (2) or * Graphic Design and

Illustration II (1) with Lab (1)

^^^ All STEM pathways require the completion of Algebra II


S T E M Endorsement Pathway Information






CTC: CTE class offered at the Career & Technology Center



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Multidisciplinary Endorsement Basic Information

The Multidisciplinary Endorsement allows students to create unique

pathways that are rigorous and customized to their particular interests.

There are three ways to earn a multidisciplinary endorsement:

1) Earn 4 advanced CTE credits in one endorsement area.

2) Earn 4 advanced CTE credits among endorsements that are not in a coherent

sequence

Prerequisite courses must be complete in order to enroll in any

academic core or CTE advanced courses.

Advanced CTE Credits

Advanced Coursework

Complete 4 Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses in the following areas:

1) English, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies

2) Languages other than English

3) Fine Arts

Complete Core Block

Earn 4 credits in each CORE SUBJECT AREA that must include:

1) English IV or above

2) Chemistry or Physics

Tyler ISD’s Preferred Plan for Distinguished Level of Achievement

meets the requirements for the Complete Core Block.

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Tyler Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education programs in the

following areas: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction;

Arts, A/V Technology and Communications; Business, Management and Administration; Edu-

cation and Training; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; In-

formation Technology; Manufacturing; Sales and Service; Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Mathematics.

It is the policy of Tyler Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as

required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education

Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

It is the policy of Tyler Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title

VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of

1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilita-

tion Act of 1973, as amended.

Tyler Independent School District will take steps to assure that lack of English language

skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational

programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator,

Mr. Ken Vaughn, Tyler ISD Administration Building; 1319 Earl Campbell Parkway, Tyler, Tex-

as 75701; 903-262-1000.

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