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Section VI
Career & technical education programs
CTE programs of study and course sequences by career cluster.
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CTE Programs of Studies Overview
The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation of Texas Education Agency has engaged members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education to advise on the development of programs of study, including coherent sequences of courses, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning to ensure students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, high-wage careers in Texas.
The proposed programs of study will allow Texas to meet the federal program approval requirements within the Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).
Students who are a CTE concentrator* or completer** will be included in federal accountability.
*Concentrator: A student served by an LEA who has completed two or more courses for at least 2 credits in a single program of study.
**Completer: A student served by an LEA who has completed 3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including an advanced course (level 3 or level 4) within an approved program of study.
Harmony Public Schools are offering ten different programs of studies which will lead students to postsecondary education and expand opportunities for students to engage in STEM related occupations.
High Schools are offering the following programs of study depending on the student enrollment;
- Biomedical Science
- Healthcare Diagnostics
- Engineering Foundations
- Mechianical and Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Programming and Software Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design and Interactive Media
- Accounting and Financial Services
- Business Management
- Law Enforcement
For more course information, refer to the CTE Guide at HarmonyTX.org/cteguide
Biomedical Sciences
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science | Level-1 | N1302092 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | PLTW Human Body Systems | Level-2 | N1302093 | 1 | 10 | None |
| 3 | PLTW Medical Interventions | Level-3 | N1302094 | 1 | 11 | None |
| 4 | PLTW Biomedical Innovation | Level-4 | N1302095 | 1 | 12 | None |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Design | Level-4 | 13037200 | 1 Science | 12 | PREQ: Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| 4 | Pathophysiology | Level-4 | 13020800 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Biology, Chemistry |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services (Also satisfies Nurse Science as a program of study)
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Health Science | Level-1 | 13020200 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | Medical Terminology | Level-2 | 13020300 | 1 | 10 | None |
| 3 | Medical Microbiology | Level-3 | 13020700 | 1 Science | 11 | PREQ: Biology and Chemistry |
| 4 | Anatomy and Physiology | Level-4 | 13020600 | 1 Science | 12 | PREQ: Biology and a second science credit |
| 4 | Pathophysiology | Level-4 | 13020800 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Biology and Chemistry |
Engineering Foundations
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Essentials (PLTW) | Level-1 | N1303760 | 1 | 8-9 | None |
| 1 | Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) | Level-1 | N1303742 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 1 | Principles of Applied Engineering | Level-1 | 13036200 | 1 | 9-10 | None |
| 1 | Robotics I | Level 2 | 13037000 | 1 | 10-11 | None |
| 2 | Digital Electronics (PLTW DE) | Level-3 | 13037600 | 1 Math | 11 | PREQ: Algebra I, Geometry, CREQ: None |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineering (PLTW) | Level-3 | N1303745 | 1 | 10 | None |
| 2 | Civil Engineering & Architecture (PLTW) | Level-3 | N1303747 | 1 | 10 | PREQ: None CREQ: College Prep Math and Science |
| 2 | Engineering Design & Presentation I | Level-3 | 13036500 | 1 | 10-11 | PREQ: Algebra I |
| 3 | Engineering Science (PLTW Principles of Engineering) | Level-3 | 13037500 | 1 Science | 11 | PREQ: Algebra I, 1 Credit Biology, Chemistry, At least 1 ENG Career Cluster |
| 3 | Robotics II | Level 3 | 13037050 | 1 Math | 12 | Robotics I |
| 4 | PLTW Capstone | Level-4 | N1303749 | 1 | 12 | None |
| 4 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) | Level-4 | N1303748 | 1 | 11-12 | PREQ: None CREQ: College Prep Math and Science |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Design | Level-4 | 13037200 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics CREQ: None |
| 4 | Engineering Design and Problem Solving | Level-4 | 13037300 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Algebra I, Geometry, at least 1 credit in Level 2 or higher course in ENG Career Cluster, CREQ: None |
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Essentials (PLTW) | Level-1 | N1303760 | 1 | 8-9 | None |
| 1 | Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) | Level-1 | N1303742 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 1 | Principles of Applied Engineering | Level-1 | 13036200 | 1 | 9-10 | None |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineering (PLTW) | Level-3 | N1303745 | 1 | 10 | None |
| 2 | Engineering Design & Presentation I | Level-3 | 13036500 | 1 | 10-11 | PREQ: Algebra I |
| 3 | Engineering Science (PLTW Principles of Engineering) | Level-3 | 13037500 | 1 Science | 11 | PREQ: Algebra I, 1 Credit Biology, Chemistry, At least 1 ENG Career Cluster |
| 4 | PLTW Capstone | Level-4 | N1303749 | 1 | 12 | None |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Design | Level-4 | 13037200 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics CREQ: None |
| 4 | Engineering Design and Problem Solving | Level-4 | 13037300 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Algebra I, Geometry, at least 1 credit in Level 2 or higher course in ENG Career Cluster, CREQ: None |
Electrical Engineering
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Essentials (PLTW) | Level-1 | N1303760 | 1 | 8-9 | None |
| 1 | Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) | Level-1 | N1303742 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 1 | Principles of Applied Engineering | Level-1 | 13036200 | 1 | 9-10 | None |
| 1 | Robotics I | Level 2 | 13037000 | 1 | 10-11 | None |
| 2 | Digital Electronics (PLTW DE) | Level-3 | 13037600 | 1 Math | 11 | PREQ: Algebra I, Geometry, CREQ: None |
| 2 | Engineering Design & Presentation I | Level-3 | 13036500 | 1 | 10-11 | PREQ: Algebra I |
| 3 | Engineering Science (PLTW Principles of Engineering) | Level-3 | 13037500 | 1 Science | 11 | PREQ: Algebra I, 1 Credit Biology, Chemistry, At least 1 ENG Career Cluster |
| 3 | Robotics II | Level 3 | 13037050 | 1 Math | 12 | Robotics I |
| 4 | PLTW Capstone | Level-4 | N1303749 | 1 | 12 | None |
| 4 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) | Level-4 | N1303748 | 1 | 11-12 | PREQ: None CREQ: College Prep Math and Science |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Design | Level-4 | 13037200 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics CREQ: None |
| 4 | Engineering Design and Problem Solving | Level-4 | 13037300 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Algebra I, Geometry, at least 1 credit in Level 2 or higher course in ENG Career Cluster, CREQ: None |
Health Science Career Cluster
PLTW Pathway (Satisfies Biomedical Science as a program of study)
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science | Level-1 | N1302092 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | PLTW Human Body Systems | Level-2 | N1302093 | 1 | 10 | None |
| 3 | PLTW Medical Interventions | Level-3 | N1302094 | 1 | 11 | None |
| 4 | PLTW Biomedical Innovation | Level-4 | N1302095 | 1 | 12 | None |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Design | Level-4 | 13037200 | 1 Science | 12 | PREQ: Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
Non-PLTW Pathway (Satisfies Biomedical Science, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, and Nurse Science as a program of study)
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Health Science | Level-1 | 13020200 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | Medical Terminology | Level-2 | 13020300 | 1 | 10 | None |
| 3 | Medical Microbiology | Level-3 | 13020700 | 1 Science | 11 | PREQ: Biology and Chemistry |
| 4 | Anatomy and Physiology | Level-4 | 13020600 | 1 Science | 12 | PREQ: Biology and a second science credit |
| 4 | Pathophysiology | Level-4 | 13020800 | 1 Science | 11-12 | PREQ: Biology and Chemistry |
Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster Program of Studies
- 1. Accounting and Financial Services
- 2. Business Management
Accounting and Financial Services
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance | Level-1 | 13011200 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 1 | Business Information Management I | Level-1 | 13011400 | 1 | 9-10 | None |
| 2 | Entrepreneurship I | Level-2 | 13011101 | 1 | 10-11 | None |
| 2 | Accounting I | Level-2 | 13016600 | 1 | 10-11 | None |
| 3 | Accounting II | Level-3 | 13016700 | 1 Math | 11-12 | PREQ: Accounting I |
| 3 | Financial Analysis | Level-3 | 13016800 | 1 | 11-12 | PREQ: Accounting I |
| 4 | Securities and Investments | Level-4 | 13016400 | 1 | 10-12 | None |
Business Management
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance | Level-1 | 13011200 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 1 | Business Information Management I | Level-1 | 13011400 | 1 | 9-10 | None |
| 2 | Business Law | Level-2 | 13011700 | 1 | 10-11 | None |
| 3 | Virtual Business, Global Business & Human Resources Management | Level-3 | 13012000 13011800 13011900 (0.5 Credit Each) | 0.5 Credit Each | 10-12 | None |
| 3 | Business Management | Level-3 | 13012100 | 1 | 11-12 | None |
| Statistics and Business Decision | Level-4 | 13016900 | Math | PREQ: Algebra II |
Law and Public Service Career Cluster Program of Studies
- 1. Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security | Level-1 | 13029200 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | Criminal Investigation | Level-2 | 13029550 | 1 | 10-11 | None |
| 2 | Law Enforcement I | Level-2 | 13029300 | 1 | 10 | None |
| 3 | Law Enforcement II | Level-3 | 13029400 | 1 | 11 | None |
| 3 | Forensic Psychology | Level-3 | N1303012 | 1 | 10-11 | None |
| 4 | Forensic Science | Level-4 | 13029500 | 1 Science | 12 | Biology and Chemistry |
| 4 | Correctional Services | Level-3 | 13029700 | 1 | 11-12 | None |
Information Technology Career Cluster Program of Studies
- 1. Cybersecurity
- 2. Programming and Software Development
- 3. Web Development
Cybersecurity
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations of Cybersecurity | Level-1 | 03580850 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | Computer Science I | Level-2 | 03580200 | 1 | 10 | Algebra I |
| 2 | AP Computer Science Principles | Level-2 | A3580300 | 1 | 10 | Algebra I |
| 3 | AP Computer Science A | Level-13 | A3580110 | 2* | 11 | Algebra I |
| 3 | Networking/Networking Lab | Level-3 | 13027410 | 2 | 10-11 | None |
| 4 | Career and Technical Education Project-Based Capstone | Level-4 | 12701500 | 1 | 11-12 | None |
*The advanced math credit will be awarded with the student’s earned, numeric grade and corresponding grade points. The language other than English credit will be awarded with the student’s earned, numeric grade but no grade points are calculated in the GPA.
Programming and Software Development
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | Level-1 | 03580140 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | Computer Science I | Level-2 | 03580200 | 1 | 9-10 | Algebra I |
| 2 | AP Computer Science Principles | Level-2 | A3580300 | 1 | 10-11 | Algebra I |
| 3 | Computer Science II | Level-3 | 03580300 | 1 | 11 | Algebra I, Computer Science I, or Fundamentals of Computer Science |
| 3 | AP Computer Science A | Level-3 | A3580110 | 2* | 11 | Algebra I |
| 3 | Advanced Cloud Computing | Level-3 | N1302813 | 1 | 12 | None |
| 4 | Computer Science III | Level-4 | 03580350 | 1 | 12 | Computer Science II, AP Computer Science A |
| 4 | Career and Technical Education Project-Based Capstone | Level-4 | 03580900 | 1 | 12 | None |
WebDevelopment
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | Level-1 | 13027200 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | Computer Science I | Level-2 | 03580200 | 1 | 10 | None |
| 3 | Web Design | Level-3 | 03580820 | 1 | 11 | None |
| 4 | Web Game Development | Level-4 | 03580830 | 1 | 12 | None |
| 4 | Career and Technical Education Project-Based Capstone | Level-4 | 03580900 | 1 | 12 | None |
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster Program of Study
- 1. Graphic Design and Interactive Media
Graphic Design and Interactive Media
| # | Course Name | Level | Service ID | Credit | Grade Level | Prerequisites (preq) corequisites (creq) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digital Media | Level-1 | 13027800 | 1 | 9 | None |
| 2 | Graphic Design and Illustration I/Lab | Level-2 | 13008800 (1credit) 13008810 (2 credits) | 1-2 | 10 | None |
| 3 | Graphic Design and Illustration II/Lab | Level-3 | 13008900 (1 credit) 13008910 (2 credits) | 1-2 | 11 | PREQ: Graphic Design and Illustration l |
| 4 | Digital Art and Animation | Level-4 | 03580500 | 1 | 12 | None |
Career and Technical Education Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination
Harmony Public Schools offers career and technical education programs in Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications, STEM, Business, Marketing, and Finance, Health Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Law and Public Service. Admission to these programs is based on student course selection and appropriate completion of pre-requisite coursework.
It is the policy of Harmony Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups 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 Harmony Public Schools 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
Continuous Non-discrimination Statement in Career and Technology Education Programs
Harmony Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Section 504 Coordinator Ipek Torun, Director - Section 504 and Dyslexia Program, 9321 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099, itorun@harmonytx.org.713-343-3333.