Advanced Manufacturing I is a course that includes classroom and laboratory experience in two broad areas: Industrial Technology/Software Controls and Manufacturing Trends. Domains include safety and impact, electricity, manufacturing essentials, fluid power principles, mechanical principles, lean manufacturing, and careers in advanced manufacturing. Hands-on projects and team activities will allow students to apply learning to the latest industry technologies.

Students take this course with the goal of being a skilled machine operator, repair technician, or working in management at any company that produces goods and services using advanced manufacturing techniques. Work-based learning experiences and industry partnerships are highly encouraged for an authentic industry experience.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Automotive Collision Repair Technology I includes classroom and laboratory experiences in all phases of the body repair process. Students will examine the characteristics of body metals including the installation of moldings, ornaments, and fasteners, with an emphasis on sheet metal analysis and safety. Course coverage also includes instruction on personal and environmental safety practices related to OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Additional instruction is given in the course on measurement principles and automotive fasteners. Instruction should also emphasize computerized frame diagnosis, color-mixing, and estimation of repair costs.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Transportation
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Automotive Collision Repair Technology II introduces concepts in automotive painting with an emphasis on the handling of materials and equipment in modern automotive technologies. Instruction should build on concepts learned in Automotive Collision Repair Technology I. Additional academic skills taught in this course include precision measurement and mathematical calibrations as well as scientific principles related to adhesive compounds, colormixing, abrasive materials, metallurgy, and composite materials.

• Recommended Grade(s): 12
• Required Prerequisites: Automotive Collision Repair Technology I
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Automotive Services Technology I is a one-year course that encompasses the sub topics of the NATEF/ ASE identified areas of Steering & Suspension and Braking Systems. This one-year course offering may be structured in a series of two topics per year offered in any combination of instructional strategies of semester-based or yearlong instruction. Additional areas of manual transmissions and differentials, automatic transmissions, air conditioning, and engine repair should be covered as time permits.

This one year offering must meet the NATEF program certifications for the two primary areas offered in this course. This course provides the opportunity for dual credit for students who meet post-secondary requirements for earning dual credit and successfully complete the dual credit requirements of this course. Mathematical skills will be reinforced through precision measuring activities as well as cost estimation and calculation activities. Scientific principles taught and reinforced in this course include the study of viscosity, friction, thermal expansion, and compound solutions. Written and oral skills will also be emphasized to help students communicate with customers, colleagues, and supervisors.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Transportation
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Automotive Services Technology II is a one-year course that encompasses the sub topics of the NATEF/ASE identified areas of Electrical Systems and Engine Performance. This one-year course offering may be structured in a series of two topics per year offered in any combination of instructional strategies of semester-based or yearlong instruction. Additional areas of manual transmissions /differentials, automatic transmissions, air conditioning, and engine repair should be covered as time permits.

This one-year offering must meet the NATEF program certifications for the two primary areas offered in this course. Mathematical skills will be reinforced through precision measuring activities and cost estimation/calculation activities. Scientific principles taught and reinforced in this course include the study of viscosity, friction, thermal expansion, and compound solutions. Written and oral skills will also be emphasized to help students communicate with customers, colleagues, and supervisors.

1. Recommended Grade(s): 12
2. Required Prerequisites: Automotive Services Technology I
3. Recommended Prerequisites: none
4. Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
5. Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Construction Trades I classroom and laboratory experiences involve the formation, installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, homes, and other structures. A history of construction, future trends and career options, reading technical drawings and transforming those drawings into physical structures are covered. The relationship of views and details, interpretation of dimension, transposing scale, tolerance, electrical symbols, sections, materials list, architectural plans, geometric construction, three dimensional drawing techniques, and sketching will be presented as well as elementary aspects of residential design and site work.

Areas of emphasis will include print reading and drawing, room schedules and plot plans. Students will examine the design and construction of floor and wall systems and develop layout and floor construction skills. Blueprints and other professional planning documents will also be covered. Students will develop an understanding and interpretation of the Indiana Residential Code for one and two-family dwellings and safety practices, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety and Health Standards for the construction industry.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Construction
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Construction Trades II builds on the formation, installation, maintenance, and repair skills learned in Construction Trades I. Information on materials, occupations, and professional organizations within the industry will be covered. Students will develop basic knowledge, skills, and awareness of interior trim and the installation of drywall, moldings, interior doors, kitchen cabinets, and baseboard moldings. Students will also develop exterior finishing competencies. The course includes instruction on the installation of cornices, windows, doors and various types of sidings currently used in industry. Studies will also focus on the design and construction of roof systems and the use of framing squares for traditional rafter and truss roofing.

• Recommended Grade(s): 12
• Required Prerequisites: Construction Trades I
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course.

Criminal Justice I Introduces specialized classroom and practical experiences related to public safety occupations such as law enforcement, loss prevention services, and homeland security. This course provides an introduction to the purposes, functions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice system, as well as an introduction to the investigative process.

Oral and written communication skills should be reinforced through activities that model public relations and crime prevention efforts as well as the preparation of police reports. This course provides the opportunity for dual credit for students who meet post-secondary requirements for earning dual credit and successfully complete the dual credit requirements of this course.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Interpersonal Relationships
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Criminal Justice II introduces students to concepts and practices in traffic control as well as forensic investigation at crime scenes. Students will have opportunities to use mathematical skills in crash reconstruction and analysis activities requiring measurements and performance of speed/acceleration calculations.

Additional activities simulating criminal investigations will be used to teach scientific knowledge related to anatomy, biology, and chemistry as well as collection of evidence, developing and questioning suspects, and protecting the integrity of physical evidence found at the scene and while in transit to a forensic science laboratory. Procedures for the use and control of informants, inquiries keyed to basic leads, and other information-gathering activities and chain of custody procedures will also be reviewed. Current trends in criminal justice and law enforcement will also be covered.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Criminal Justice I
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Education Professions I provides the foundation for employment in education and related careers and prepares students for study in higher education. An active learning approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of education and related careers.

The course of study includes, but is not limited to: the teaching profession, the learner and the learning process, planning instruction, learning environment, and instructional and assessment strategies. Exploratory field experiences in classroom settings and career portfolios are required components. A standards-based plan guides the students ’field experiences. Students are monitored in their field experiences by the Education Professionals I teacher. Articulation with post-secondary programs is encouraged.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11,12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Nutrition and Wellness; Child Development, Advance Child Development; and Interpersonal Relationships
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses

Education Professions II prepares students for employment in education and related careers and provides the foundation for study in higher education in these career areas. An active learning approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of education and related careers.

The course of study includes, but is not limited to: the teaching profession, the learner and the learning process, planning instruction, learning environment, and instructional and assessment strategies. Extensive field experience in one or more classroom settings, resumes, and career portfolios are required components. A standards-based plan guides the students ’field experiences. Students are monitored in their field experiences by the Education Professions II teacher. Articulation with post-secondary programs is encouraged.

• Recommended Grade(s): 12
• Required Prerequisites: Education Professions I
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Emergency Medical Services prepares students for a state certification which may lead to a career in Emergency Medical Services. Examples of those careers include Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic. This course is designed for persons desiring to perform emergency medical care. Theories, techniques, and operational aspects of pre-hospital emergency care, within the scope and responsibility of the basic emergency medical technician are covered in this course. Students will learn to recognize the seriousness of the patient’s condition, use the appropriate emergency care techniques and equipment to stabilize the patient, and safely transport them to the hospital. The handling of victims of hazardous material accidents is also addressed in this course. Opportunities for laboratory practice and clinical observation in a hospital emergency room and ambulance are also included to provide occasions for students to further develop clinical skills and the appropriate ethical behavior. Leadership skills are developed and community service opportunities are provided through participation in HOSA. Students have the opportunity to compete in a number of competitive events at both the state and national level.

• Recommended Grade(s): 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Health Science Education I
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, maximum of 6 credits
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fire and Rescue I; Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters and emergency services workers help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries or perform other vital functions.

The Fire and Rescue curriculum may include five Indiana state fire certifications: (1) Mandatory, (2) Firefighter I, (3) Firefighter II, (4) Hazardous Materials Awareness, and (5) Hazardous Materials Operations. An additional two industry certifications may be earned by adding (6) First Responder, and (7) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic to the curriculum.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Graphic Design and Layout teaches the design process and the proper and creative use of type as a means to develop effective communications for global, corporate and social applications. Students will create samples for a portfolio, which may include elements or comprehensive projects in logo, stationery, posters, newspaper, magazine, billboard, and interface design.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Digital Design; Digital Design Graphics
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Principles course is not required until 24-25 school year because this course is included in Perkins V pathways.
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Health Science Education I is a course designed to provide a foundation of skills development to specific health careers including; patient care, nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, and public health. Students will also receive an introduction to healthcare systems, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Laboratory experiences with industry applications are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student's career objectives. Job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, selfanalysis to aid in career selection and completion of the application process for admission into a post-secondary program of their choice are also included in this course. Participation in HOSA encourages the development of leadership, communication and career related skills, and opportunities for community service.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Health Science Careers •Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, maximum of 2 credits
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Health Science Education II: Nursing is an extended laboratory experience designed to provide students with the opportunity to assume the role of nurse assistant. Students have the opportunity to learn, and then to practice those technical skills previously learned in the classroom at qualified clinical sites while under the direction of licensed nurses. These sites may include extended care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies.

Throughout the course, students will focus on learning about the healthcare system and employment opportunities at a variety of entry levels of the healthcare field; an overview of the healthcare delivery systems, healthcare teams and legal and ethical considerations; and obtaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for providing basic care in a variety of healthcare settings. Additionally, students will build their essential job related skills such as providing appropriate personal care to patients; reporting necessary information to nursing staff; operating and monitoring medical equipment; teaching and assisting patients and families with the management of their illness or injury; and performing general health screenings.

This course provides students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to make the transition from high school, to post-secondary opportunities, and to work in a variety of health science careers. Students are encouraged to focus on self-analysis to aid in their career selection. Job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, and completion of the application process for admission into a post-secondary program are also areas of focus. Participation in HOSA encourages the development of leadership, communication and career related skills, and opportunities for community service.

• Recommended Grade(s): 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Health Science Education I
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, maximum of 6 credits
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Precision Machining I provides students with a basic understanding of the precision machining processes used in industry, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair. The course instructs the student in industrial safety, terminology, tools and machine tools, measurement, and layout. Students will become familiar with the setup and operation of power saws, drill presses, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and an introduction to CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Welding Technology I includes classroom and laboratory experiences that develop a variety of skills in oxy-fuel cutting and Shielded Metal Arc welding. This course is designed for individuals who intend to make a career as a Welder, Technician, Sales, Designer, Researcher or Engineer. Emphasis is placed on safety at all times. OSHA standards and guidelines endorsed by the American Welding Society (AWS) are used. Instructional activities emphasize properties of metals, safety issues, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical drawing through projects and exercises that teach students how to weld and be prepared for college and career success.

• Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Schools wishing to offer this course for multiple credits should utilize Next Level Programs of Study courses.

Welding Technology II builds on the skills covered in Welding Technology I. Emphasis is placed on safety at all times. OSHA standards and guidelines endorsed by the American Welding Society (AWS) are used. Instructional activities emphasize properties of metals, safety issues, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical drawing through projects and exercises that teach students how to weld and be prepared for college and career success.

• Recommended Grade(s): 12
• Required Prerequisites: Welding Technology I
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas