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FASHION MERCHANDISING CAREERS
Advanced Fashion and Design Technologies [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Career exploration in fashion and design industries
• Advanced application of entry-level garment construction techniques
• Reverse Engineering in Patterns ( Lay Out , Cutting and Marking , Fabrics )
• Implementation of industry current skills and technology
Projects , Activities , etc .: Creating / Adjusting Patterns and Designs , Pressing techniques , Fashion Illustration , Recycled / Up-Cycled Design , Fashion Show Planning and Presentation Instructional Focus : Hands-on Skill driven learning , Technology Tools , Industry Speakers , and Field Trips Co-Curricular Connections : FCCLA & SkillsUSA Meets arts credit [ 1.0 credit ]
HUMAN SERVICES CAREERS
Education Support Careers [ STEP only ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Explore educational support careers
• Experience the daily role of a paraprofessional educator
• Develop and implement student support frameworks to ensure student success
• Review academic content contained in the ParaPro Assessment & use it to develop classroom activities that support student learning
Projects , Activities , etc .: Relationship building exercises , exploring teaching strategies and learning styles , developing Integrated Reading , Writing , and Mathematics activities for learners Instructional Focus : Discussion , small / large group activities , project based activities , guest presenters , observation and research .
STEP Coll Foundations of Education [ STEP only ] [ Concurrent enrollment with Anoka Ramsey Community College ] Intended Audience : Only Grade 10 [ Passed MCA Reading Test with Meets or Exceeds ], only Grade 11 [ GPA in top 33 percent of class or GPA of 2.6 or above ], only Grade 12 [ GPA in top 50 percent of class or GPA of 2.6 or above ], or instructor approval . Credit : One trimester / Two Periods = 1.0 credit Successful completion will earn 4 college credits .
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Major Outcomes :
• Explore the education , teaching and training career pathway : the teaching profession , philosophy of education , the learner and the learning process , planning instruction , learning environment , assessment and instruction strategies
Projects , Activities , etc .: Lesson plan development and presentation , Field Observation , Career Plan Projects , Activities , etc .: Guest speakers / presenters Instructional Focus : Research and observation ,
Intro Salon , Spa , and Barbering Careers I [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to the salon , spa , and barbering industries
• Hands-on application of entry level salon , spa , and barbering concepts
• Implementation of industry current skills and technology
Projects , Activities , etc .: Hair , Skin , Massage , and Nail service application , Key Communication , Customer Service Scenarios , Leadership Development , and Industry Connections Instructional Focus : Hands-on Skill driven learning , Technology Tools , Industry Speakers , and Field Trips Co-Curricular Connections : FCCLA & SkillsUSA Meets arts credit [ 1.0 credit ]
Intro Salon , Spa , and Barbering Careers II [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Salon , Spa , and Barbering Careers I Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Career exploration salon , spa , and barbering industries
• Advanced application of entry-level salon , spa , and barbering concepts
• Implementation of industry current skills and technology
Projects , Activities , etc .: Design theory and Hair Color Application Methods , moulage and special effects makeup , advanced skin care and facials , leading massage techniques , nail extension application , Business management , leadership development , and industry connections Instructional Focus : Hands-on Skill driven learning , Technology Tools , Industry Speakers , and Field Trips Co-Curricular Connections : FCCLA & SkillsUSA Meets arts credit [ 1.0 credit ]
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HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS
Investigating Medical Careers [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credits : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Explore a wide variety of medical careers
• College / Career readiness
• Interview skills
• Core skills related to healthcare field : healthcare safety , communication , client needs , diversity , legal and ethical issues in healthcare
Projects ,/ Activities ,:
• Career Research
• College Research
• College / Career shadow opportunities
• Portfolio : Resume , data sheets , interview skills
Instructional Focus :
• Classroom instruction and hands-on activities highlight the skills needed for successful medical professionals
• Guest speakers from a variety of healthcare professions
Medical Anatomy I & II [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Human anatomy and physiology of the integumentary , digestive , urinary , respiratory , and musculoskeletal systems .
Projects , Activities : Dissections Instructional Focus : Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection : HOSA / Skills USA
Medical Assistant Careers [ STEP Only ] Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 , students interested in medical careers Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Investigate the Medical Assistant profession
• Includes other medical careers : doctors , PA / NP , surgeons , lab , radiology , surgery , etc .
Projects / Activities :
• Hands-on practice of skills used in medical clinics : measuring vital signs , patient observation , giving injections , venipuncture , removing sutures , labs and microbiology , medications , assisting with minor surgery ( Skills are practiced on manikins and models )
Instructional Focus :
• Discussion , large / small group activities , hands-on practice , projects
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