Tech Prep Foundation Tech Prep Core Curriculum Module 6: Tech Prep Curricula & Career Pathways

Career Clusters Begin with the END in mind Career Development system K-14 (career awareness; career development; career exploration) Course Sequence: Academic & Technical Courses Three Options: Professional Technical Dual

Career Clusters (Federal) Agriculture & Natural Resources Business & Administration Education & Training Health Science Human Services Law & Public Safety Government & Public Administration Scientific Research & Engineering

Career Clusters (Federal) (cont.) Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Architecture & Construction Finance Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Retail/Wholesale Sales and Service Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Career Pathway System Career Pathways Technical Professional Dual All Career Pathways require high level academics and different teaching methodologies

Career Pathway System (cont.) Illinois Career Pathways: Agriculture & Natural Resources Arts & Communication Business & Administrative Services Health Care Human & Family Services Industrial & Engineering Technology

Tech Prep Course Sequence AT LEAST, two years of secondary school preceding graduation and AT LEAST…. Two years of postsecondary education (AAS) Two-Year certificate Two years of an apprenticeship May articulate to a 4-year university for a BS

Core Curriculum Exceed minimum standards Challenge ALL learners Make education progressive, not terminal Provide experiential learning (in and out of school)

Diagram & Course Sequence Table SPECIALTY Digital Fundamentals and Circuits Digital Devices and Techniques Analog Devices and Systems Microprocessors Computer Languages and Programming Digital Computers / Interfacing TECHNICAL CORE Electricity/Electrics Circuit Analysis Active Devices and Circuits Industrial Electrical Power and Equipment Graphics Mechanical Devices and Systems Industrial Processes Properties of Materials Computer Applications Instrumentation and control Fluid Power APPLIED MATH & SCIENCECOMMUNICATIONSSOCIOECONOMICS Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry/ Precalculus Technical Physics Technical Communications Computer Basics Economics in Technology Industrial Relations Electronics/Computer Technician Curriculum Model for Two- year Postsecondary Technology Program

Diagram & Course Sequence Table (cont.) HIGH SCHOOLPOSTSECONDARY SUBJECTFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorFreshman AFreshman BSophomore ASophomore B MATHApplied Math I Applied Math II Geometry or Elective* Algebra IITrigonometry Calculus or Statistics ENGLISHEnglish I, II, and III and Applied Communication Technical Communications SCIENCE Applied Biology/Chem. Principles of Technology I Principles of Technology II Physics for Technicians HUMANITIESGeography, History, and Government (4 units) Interpersonal/Ind. Relations OTHERHealth / PE Computer Literacy Elective* Economics in Technology OTHER Technology Education Elective* TECHNICAL CORE Technical Graphics (1/2) Ind. Processes (Fabrication) Ind. Electrical Power & Equip. Instrumentation & Control TECHNICAL CORE Electric Fab. And Testing (1/2) Properties of Materials Mechanical & Fluid Devices Elective** TECHNICAL SPECIALTY DC/AC Circuits Active Devices I Computer Lang. & Programming Linear ICs & Analog Circuits Computer Applications Digital Devices & Techniques TECHNICAL SPECIALTY Circuit Analysis Digital Electronics Analog Devices & Systems Digital Fund. & Circuits Microprocessors Digital Computer/ Interfacing * Fine Arts or Foreign Language, for example. **Introduction to Lasers, for example.

2+2 Model Diagram & Course Sequence Table (State of Illinois) Tech-Prep SURGECLA TECHNOLOGY Recommended High School Electives *A student may choose to take P.E. during “zero hour” or may opt for a waiver to allow time for additional electives. Internet Information Processing Articulation Agreement HS Course CC Course Related Occupational Titles Surgical Technology Post-Secondary Training Programs T Community College Surgical Technology – Certificate Articulated Baccalaureate Programs Articulated Apprenticeship Programs B Region ( P High School - T Community College) Allied health and human services

2+2 Model Diagram & Course Sequence Table (State of Illinois) (cont.) RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUMT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUBJECT/ GRADE 9th10th11th12thSummer13thSummer14th English TP English Survey 1, 2 TP English Survey 3, 4 TP English Survey 5, 6 TP English Survey 7,8 Engl. 101 Math TP Pre-Algebra 1, 2 TP Algebra 1, 2 TP Geometry 1, 2 Science TP Physical Science 1, 2 TP Biology 1, 2 Human Biology 1, 2 Chemistry 1, 2Biol. 220 Biol. 201 Biol. 202 Social ScienceWorld HistoryAmer. History Psychology/ Sociology Hlth. 140 RequirementsHealthDrivers Ed.Consumer Ed Physical Ed.*P.E. Electives Career Exploration Computer Software Applications 1, 2 Hlth. 110 Technical Emphases Keyboarding 1, 2 Family & Consumer Science Health Occupations 1, 2 Job Shadowing Recommended Surg. Tech. 101 Surg. Tech. 102 Surg. Tech 103Surg. Tech 104 TotalsX Credits 33 hours7 hours