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Empower College and Career Center

A Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School

Pathway Course Sequence

  • Mechatronics Pathway

    • Intro to Adv. Tech, Engineering and Mechatronics I (Introduction to Mechatronics - DC Theory, Pneumatic Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers)
    • Adv. Tech, Engineering and Mechatronics II (AC Theory, Electric Motors, and Hydraulic Systems)
    • Adv. Tech, Engineering and Mechatronics III (Semiconductors, Mechanical Systems, and Pump and Piping Systems)
  • Agriculture Leadership in Animal Production Pathway

    • Basic Agricultural Sciences
    • Animal Science and Biotechnology
    • Agribusiness Management and Leadership

    Agriculture Leadership in Forestry Pathway

    • Basic Agricultural Sciences
    • Agribusiness Management and Leadership
    • Forest Science

    Agriculture Leadership in Horticulture

    • Basic Agricultural Sciences
    • General Horticulture and Plant Sciences
    • Agribusiness Management and Leadership

    Agricultural Mechanics Pathway

    • Basic Ag Science
    • Ag Mechanics 1
    • Ag Mechanics 2

    Agriculture Mechanics and Electrical Systems Pathway

    • Basic Agricultural Science
    • Agricultural Mechanics Technology I
    • Agriculture Electricity and Electric Controls

    Ag Mechanics and Metal Fabrication Pathway

    • Basic Ag Science
    • Ag Mechanics 1
    • Ag Metal Fabrication (Welding)

    Forest Mechanical Systems Pathway

    • Basic Agricultural Sciences
    • Ag Mechanics 1
    • Forest Science

    Forestry and Animal Science Pathway

    • Basic Agricultural Sciences
    • Forest Science
    • Animal Science and Biotechnology

    Horticulture and Animal Systems Pathway

    • Basic Agricultural Science
    • General Horticulture and Plant Science
    • Animal Science and Biotechnology

    Horticulture and Forest Science Pathway

    • Basic Agricultural Sciences
    • Forest Science
    • General Horticulture and Plant Science

    Horticulture Mechanical Systems Pathway

    • Basic Ag Science
    • Ag Mechanics 1
    • General Horticulture & Plant Science

    Plant and Floral Design Systems Pathway

    • Basic Agricultural Science
    • General Horticulture and Plant Science
    • Floral Design and Management

    Veterinary Science Pathway

    • Basic Agriculture Science
    • Animal Science and Biotechnology
    • Veterinary Science
  • Architectural Drawing and Design Pathway

    • Intro to Drafting and Design
    • Architectural Drawing and Design 1
    • Architectural Drawing and Design 2

    Engineering Drafting and Design Pathway

    • Introduction to Drafting and Design
    • Survey of Engineering Graphics
    • 3-D Modeling and Analysis
  • Film Production

    • Audio and Video Technology and Film
    • Introduction to Film Production
    • Film Production Applications

    (4th Course available - Broadcast Video Production Applications

  • Entrepreneurship Pathway

    • Introduction to Business and Technology
    • Legal Environment of Business
    • Entrepreneurship

     

    Human Resources Management

    • Introduction to Business and Technology
    • Legal Environment of Business
    • Human Resources Principles
  • Carpentry Pathway

    • Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety
    • Introduction to Construction
    • Carpentry I

    Electrical Pathway

    • Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety
    • Introduction to Construction
    • Electrical I

    Heavy Equipment Pathway

    • Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety
    • Introduction to Heavy Equipment (11th and 12th Grade students only)
    • Heavy Equipment Operations (11th and 12th Grade students only)
  • Teaching as a Profession (Must be in 10th, 11th or 12th Grade)

    • Examining the Teaching Profession
    • Contemporary Issues in Education
    • Teaching as a Profession Practicum
    • Automotive Technologies 1
    • Automotive Technologies 2
    • Automotive Technologies 3

     

    Advanced Automotive Technology

    • Automotive Technologies 4
    • Automotive Technologies 5
    • Automotive Technologies 6
    • Introduction to Graphics and Design
    • Graphic Design and Production
    • Advanced Graphic Output Processes
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    Allied Health and Medicine Pathway 

    • Intro to Healthcare
    • Essentials to Healthcare
    • Allied Health and Medicine

    Biotechnology Research & Development Pathway

    • Introduction to Healthcare Science
    • Essentials of Biotechnology
    • Application of Biotechnology

    Emergency Medical Responder

    • Introduction to Healthcare Science
    • Essentials of Healthcare
    • Emergency Medical Responder

    Mental Health Professional

    • Introduction to Healthcare Science
    • Essentials of Healthcare
    • Mental Health Professional

    Pharmacy Pathway

    • Introduction to Healthcare Science
    • Essentials of Healthcare
    • Pharmacy Operations and Fundamentals

    Phlebotomy Pathway

    • Introduction to Healthcare Science
    • Essentials of Healthcare
    • Diagnostics Phlebotomy

     

  • JROTC - Army (minimum of three levels for pathway)

    • If a student takes two JROTC courses in a school year, the first semester they would take Let_a, the second semester would be Let_b. 
    • If a student takes only one JROTC course in a school year, they would take Let_a, then the following year they would take the next Let level Let_a. (For example: Let 1a, then Let 2a)
      • JROTC Army Leadership Ed 1
      • JROTC Army Leadership Ed 2
      • JROTC Army Leadership Ed 3
      • JROTC Army Leadership Ed 4
      • JROTC Army Leadership Ed 5
      • JROTC Army Leadership Ed 6
      • JROTC Army Leadership Ed 7
      • JROTC Army Leadership Ed 8
  • Law Enforcement Services - Forensic Science

    • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
    • Criminal Justice Essentials
    • Forensic Science
  • Public Management and Administration**

    • Introduction to Government and Public Administration
    • Government Public Administration: State and Federal Issues
    • Government Public Administration: Local and State Issues

    **Students enrolled in this pathway will earn CTAE (elective) credit and Social Studies (academic) credit at the same time for a total of 6 credits upon successful completion of the pathway.

  • Supply Chain Management and Logistics (​Distribution and Logistics)

    • Logistics Fundamentals
    • Logistics Operations
    • Materials Management