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Career and Technology Education

The Office of Career and Technology Education offers a variety of programs that are designed to prepare students to be successful in the career field of their choosing. Office members specialize in different career fields and ensure that the programs offered by the Howard County Public School System reflect the most up-to-date information and provide the academic background and hands-on experience necessary for success beyond high school.

For information about serving on an Advisory Committee in any of the Career Academies areas, click here.

Curriculum Documents (PDF Format)

For the classes listed below that are not linked to documents, contact the Office of Career and Technology Education at 410-313-6629 for more information.

Business and Computer Management Systems

• Accounting I - Honors
• Accounting II - Honors
• Advanced Marketing - Honors
• Advanced Object-Oriented Design - G/T
• Computer Science I - Designing Technology Solutions - Honors
• Computer Science II - G/T
• Computer Science III - AP G/T
• Computer Science IV - G/T
• E-Commerce and Entrepreneurship
• Financial Management
• Principles of Business
• Principles of Marketing - Honors
• Software Applications I
• Software Applications II
• Software Applications III

Career Academies

• Advanced Animation
• Advanced Architectural Design
• Allied Health I
• Allied Health II
• Animation I
• Architectural Design
• Automotive Technology I
• Automotive Technology II
• Biotechnology I - G/T
• Biotechnology II - G/T
• Certified Nursing Assistant I
• Certified Nurshing Assistant II - Clinical
• Computer Networking I
• Computer Networking II
• Construction Technology I
• Construction Technology II
• Economics and the World of Finance/Banking and Credit
• Emergency Medical Technician Basic
• Emergency Medical Technician Basic - Clinical
• Energy, Power and Transportation I - G/T
• Energy, Power and Transportation II - G/T
• International Finance/Financial Planning
• Introduction to the Hotel and Restaurant Management Industry
• Management and Leadership in Hotels and Restuarants
• Networking Essentials
• PC Software and Hardware
• Principles of Marketing - Honors
• Visual Communications I - G/T
• Visual Communications II - G/T

Career Research and Development

• Career Research and Development I
• Career Research and Development II
• Career Research and Development Site-Based Experience

Family and Consumer Sciences

• Middle School
  • Grade 6
  • Grade 7
  • Grade 8
  
  
• High School
  • Advanced Culinary and Restaurant Operations
  • Child Development
  • Culinary Sciences
  • Field Experience in Education
  • Foods and Nutrition
  • Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
  • Foundations of Fashion and Interior Design
  • Teaching as a Profession

Junior Reserve Officers Training (JROTC)

• U.S. Army (Atholton and Howard High Schools)
• U.S. Air Force (Oakland Mills High School)

Technology Education

• Middle School
  • Grade 6
  • Grade 7
  • Grade 8

• High School
  • Advanced Design Applications
  • Advanced Technological Applications
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Project Lead The Way) - G/T
  • Digital Electronics (Project Lead The Way) - G/T
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Design and Development (Project Lead The Way) - G/T
  • Foundations of Technology
  • Introduction to Engineering Design (Project Lead The Way)
  • Principles of Engineering (Project Lead The Way)

Advisory Committees Offer Opportunities for Involvement

Each of the Career Academies offered by the Howard County Public School System has an advisory committee composed of representatives from the school system, students, local businesses and industry, and the community at large. The role of Career Academies advisory committees is to review curriculum, discuss any industry trends and technology that should be included in curriculum, and offer suggestions and support for additional opportunities such as field trips, scholarships,competitions, guest speaking, etc.

The career areas currently include: Arts, Media, and Communication; Business, Management and Finance; Construction and Development; Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism; Health and Biosciences; Human Resource Services; Information Technology; Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology; Transportation Technologies; and Career Research and Development.

Most advisory committees meet at least twice annually and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining one of the advisory committees or would like additional information, contact the Office of Career and Technology Education at 410-313-6629.

Contact: Carol Fritts, Career and Technology Education/Library Media Coordinator

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