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STEM ENGINEERING
Grades: 10-12
Credit: one

For students interested in engineering, this course builds a solid foundation to move forward in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum. Students are introduced conceptually and analytically to the primary concepts in the four classic engineering disciplines civil, mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering. Students will explore and develop projects in these areas while working in real world collaborative teams. By applying STEM concepts to design problems students will dramatically improve their use of mathematics, computer simulations, scientific analysis, oral and written skills during this course. This course provides for orientation to the careers and challenges of engineering. Students are actively involved with high-tech devices, engineering graphics, and mathematics/scientific principles through problem-solving and critical thinking experiences. Students integrate mathematics, science, and technical writing with technology instruction to solve engineering-based problems. Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

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ENGINEERING: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Grades: 10-12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: none

This course emphasizes student knowledge and application of engineering problem-solving through research and development concepts. Students learn to work in collaborative engineering teams and solve group design projects. Students are challenged to solve problems using design, mathematics, computer simulations, scientific analysis, and oral and written skills. Engineering is studied with a focus on modeling, systems, optimization, technology-society interaction, design, and engineering ethics. Projects may be models, systems, or products that creatively solve an engineering problem. tudents successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.




CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1
Grades: 10-12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: none

This course is designed for students who are considering a career in criminal justice. The course prepares students for career opportunities within the criminal justice system as well as entrance into institutions of higher learning. Specific areas of training will be provided in criminal law and investigation, security training, communications, emergency response, crimes, search and seizures, arrests, crime prevention, court procedure, and police operations. The program is structured to give students a strong academic background with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the needs of a career in any of the cited fields. In addition, experts from various agencies provide in-depth information and experiences. For more information, visit the academy web site. Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2
Grades: 10-12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: none

This course is an in-depth study of crime in America, United States' courts in action, and law enforcement efforts to deal with crime. The course will look into victimization, due process, and Constitutional laws affecting law enforcement as well as a review of sentencing offenders, parole, prison rehabilitation, and corrections of the 1990s. Included will be a view of other employment careers in private and mechanical security systems as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement. A major component of level 2 will include the work-experience component, i.e., shadowing, mentorship, etc. For more information, visit the academy web site. Industry certification may be available as part of this course. Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma. Successful completion of this course in conjunction with a corresponding industry certification may qualify for a student selected verified credit. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.