CTAE Pathways

 

 

Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education 

 

The purpose of the CTAE Program is to provide an on-going partnership between education and business/industry to prepare the students of McDuffie County Schools with the skills necessary to meet world-class standards, successfully continue life-long learning, and enter the marketplace as productive citizens.

After leaving high school, students may continue future training at colleges, universities, and technical schools. In addition, several of the CTAE courses are articulated with post-secondary technical colleges. 

McDuffie County School District offers and affords admission for all students in the following Career and Technical Education Programs regardless of race, color, religion, national origin (including those with limited English proficiency), sex, age, or disability:

● Agriculture ● Automotive ● Business and Computer Science Education ● Work-based Learning ● Construction ● Cosmetology ● Cybersecurity ● Early Childhood Education ● Healthcare Science ● NJROTC ● Welding ● Youth Apprenticeship

These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment opportunities and are offered under the guidance of certified teachers.

 

 

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster

Plant & Landscape Systems Pathway

• Basic Agricultural Science
• General Horticulture & Plant Science
• Nursery & Landscape

Forestry/Wildlife Systems Pathway

• Basic Agricultural Science
• Forest Science
• Wildlife Management

Horticulture and Forest Science Pathway

• Basic Agricultural Science
• Forest Science
• General Horticulture & Plant Science

 

Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Career Cluster

Graphic Design Pathway:

• Introduction to Graphics and Design
• Graphic Design & Production
• Advanced Graphic Design

Graphic Communication Pathway:

• Introduction to Graphics and Design
• Graphic Design and Production
• Advanced Graphic Output Processes

Business, Management, and Administration Career Cluster

Business & Technology Pathway

• Introduction to Business and Technology
• Business and Technology
• Business Communications

 

Education and Training Cluster

Early Childhood Care and Education I Pathway

• Early Childhood Education I
• Early Childhood Education II
• Early Childhood Education III

Information Technology Career Cluster

Cybersecurity Pathway

• Introduction to Hardware Technology
• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Advanced Cybersecurity

Web & Digital Design Pathway

• Introduction to Software Technology
• Digital Design
• Web Design

Game Design Pathway

• Introduction to Software Technology
• Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science Principles
• Game Design:  Animation and Simulation

 

Healthcare Science Cluster  

Therapeutic Services/Allied Health and Medicine Pathway

• Introduction to Healthcare Science
• Essentials of Healthcare
• Allied Health and Medicine

Public Health Pathway

• Introduction to Healthcare Science
• Essentials of Healthcare
• Applications of Public Health

Sports Medicine Pathway:

• Introduction to Healthcare Science
• Essentials of Healthcare
• Sports Medicine

 

Human Services Cluster

Personal Care Services – Cosmetology Pathway

• Introduction to Personal Care Services
• Cosmetology Services II
• Cosmetology Services III

Automotive Services Cluster

Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair Pathway

• Automotive Technologies 1
• Automotive Technologies 2
• Automotive Technologies 3

Automobile Service Technology Pathway

• Advanced Automotive Technologies 4
• Advanced Automotive Technologies 5
• Advanced Automotive Technologies 6

 

Architecture and Construction Cluster

Carpentry Pathway

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

Electrical Pathway

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

Government and Public Administration Cluster

JROTC – Navy Pathway

• NJROTC I
• NJROTC II
• NJROTC III* (*Completion of 3rd course meets the requirement of PE/Health)
• NJROTC IV