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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Child and Human Development
[Students may earn Articulated College Credit]
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Study of human development (birth – death)
Projects, Activities, etc.:
• Explore careers related to child and
human development throughout the
lifespan: early childhood, elementary
education, secondary education, postsec-
ondary education, geriatric education etc.
• Observation of children
• Exploration and application of child and
human development related research
• Knowledge of physical, intellectual,
emotional and social development
Instructional Focus: Discussion, small/large
group activities, project based activities,
guest presenters, observation and research.
Early Childhood Careers
[Students may earn Articulated College Credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Child and
Human Development
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Research child related careers and occupa-
tions such as education, child psychology,
child life specialists, child-related medical
fields, child-related businesses [books,
games, toys, software, entertainment,
clothing…] and human/social services, etc.
• Plan and develop lessons and activities
for children
• Exploration and application of child
related research
• Non-paid class time internship in the on-
site school readiness preschool
• Leadership development, occupational
development skills and service learning
Co-Curricular Connection: FCCLA
High School Registration Guide
Coll Foundation of Education (Formerly
Education, Teaching and Training Careers)
[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 3.5 or above], only Grade 12
[GPA in top 50 percent of class or GPA of 3.0
or above], or instructor approval.
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, successful
completion will earn 3 college credits.
Major Outcomes:
• Explore the education, teaching and
training career pathway: the teaching
profession, philosophy of education, the
learner and the learning process, plan-
ning instruction, learning environment,
assessment and instruction strategies
Projects, Activities, etc.: Lesson plan
development and presentation, Field
Observation, Career Plan
Instructional Focus: Research and
observation, Project based activities,
Guest speakers/presenters
DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS
Fabric, Apparel, and Design
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Application of the principles and
elements of design
• Explore all of the careers available in the
fabric, apparel and design pathway
• Exposure to a variety of equipment, tools,
and supplies for fashion, textiles and ap-
parel construction, alteration and repair
• Clothing construction and design
Projects, Activities, etc.: Design sketches related
to the principles and elements of design
Instructional Focus: Business and industry
standards, students will be exposed to the
latest technology and research taking place
in the apparel and design pathway
Fashion Merchandising
[Students may earn Articulated College Credit]
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Explore the fashion industries as they
relate to design and promotion
• Become aware of the many career oppor-
tunities that exist in fashion merchandising
• Rights and laws regarding the fashion and
cosmetic imports and exports along with
ethical issues
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, Visual
Merchandising presentation and display,
Hands-on design, Field experience
Instructional Focus: Project based activities,
computer applications and guest speakers
Interior Design and Housing
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Elements, principles of art and design
related to housing
• Scale drawings and wall elevations
• Selection and arrangement of furniture
• Accessories
Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a design
board for various rooms
Instructional Focus: Designing functional and
attractive living spaces for individual and/or
professional use
FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Consumer Strategies
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Investing and Savings
• Careers and College
• Income and Taxes
• Banking and Credit
• Protecting your Identity
• Budgeting and Spending
• Housing
Projects, Activities, etc.: Develop a personal life plan
Instructional Focus: Guest presenters and
interactive activities
Interpersonal Relationships
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Understanding self and Personal development
• Effective communication skills
• Understanding and developing healthy
relationships
• Conflict resolution strategies
• Recognizing harassment, abuse and
prejudice in relationships
Projects, Activities, etc.: Self surveys and
reflection, In depth discussions, Practice of
strategies to use
Instructional Focus: Scenarios, Self discovery,
research and discussion
Food Science
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Students will be introduced to the
fundamentals of food science
• Technology associated with providing
safe and nutritious foods
• Analyze basic scientific principles that
explain how and why we process, prepare,
and store foods for human consumption
Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands-on activities
Instructional Focus: Examining food products
using scientific methods that lead to product
development and safety in our food supply
Family and Consumer Sciences Internship
Prerequisite/Selection Process:
Application and interview required
Intended Audience: Grade 12 college and
career-bound students pursuing service
occupation careers including; child care,
consumer, cosmetology, design, education,
food and social services
Credit: 0.5 credit per trimester for work;
Major Outcomes:
• Paid career experience
• Leadership development
• Effective work skills
• Community service
Projects, Activities, etc.: Reflective employ-
ment portfolio, career research, leadership
conferences, community and school service
Co-curricular Connection: FCCLA, HOSA
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