CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Resource Teacher: Jeff Hanson

Jeffrey_L_Hanson@mcpsmd.org

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REQUIRED Technology Credit

• Students must earn 1 credit of Technology Education in order to graduate from MCPS.
• Courses that meet this requirement at DHS:
• Foundations of Computer Science
• Foundations of Technology
• AP Computer Science Principles��

REQUIRED Elective Credit

• 2 credits in the same world language AND 2 credits in elective courses ��OR

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• Complete a state-approved program of study (POS) AND a minimum of 0.5 credit in elective courses��

Career Development Programs

DHS has 7 different Career Pathway Programs for students to explore, some of which are Programs of Study (POS).

• Automotive Technology Dealership Program
• Horticulture Science
• Cisco Networking Academy
• Early Childhood Development * - not a POS
• Professional Restaurant Management
• College and Career Research & Development
• Computer Science / Code.org

Automotive Technology

Required Courses

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• Automotive Technology 1 double period
• Automotive Technology 2 double period

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Additional Courses

• Automotive Technology 3 double period
• Automotive Technology Internship

Raul Ortiz - Automotive Technology

Raul_J_Ortiz@mcpsmd.org

Horticulture

Required Courses

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• Foundations of Horticulture

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• Plant Production/Floral Design

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• Landscape Design & Management

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• Internship/Capstone Experience in Horticulture

Lori Mayhew - Certified Professional Horticulturist Program

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Lori_L_Mayhew@mcpsmd.org

Cisco Networking Academy

Is Cisco for You?

The Cisco program is for students seeking to build the foundation for a long-term career in the Information Technology industry.  Students in the program work toward industry-standard Cisco certification, as well as a computer security certification.

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Required Courses

• IT Essentials
• Linux Essentials or �CCNA 1 Introduction to Networks
• CyberOps Associate or �CCNA 2 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

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Suggested Elective

• AP Computer Science Principles

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Jeff Hanson - Cisco Academy and Cyber-Security

Department Resource Teacher

Jeffrey_L_Hanson@mcpsmd.org

Child Development

Is Early Child Development for You?

• Do you enjoy working with young children?
• Are you imaginative and creative?
• Do you want to be part of an education team that learns to write lessons, coordinate activities, and teach preschoolers in a lab setting?
• Do you want to develop competence in creative teaching techniques?
• Are you ready to explore the exciting world of education?

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Courses

• Child Development 1 A/B
• Child Development 2 A/B
• Child Development 3 A/B
• Child Development Internship

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Kim Krill - Early Childhood Development

Kimberly_A_Krill@mcpsmd.org

Restaurant Management

Required Courses

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• Restaurant Management 1 double period
• Restaurant Management 2 double period

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Additional Courses

• Restaurant Management

Internship

Brian Coffman - Professional Restaurant Management

Brian_A_Coffman@mcpsmd.org

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College and Career Research and Development

Required Courses

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• College and Career Research and Development
• Career Seminar
• Site based Work Experience

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Josh Klotz - College and Career Research and Development

Joshua_Klotz@mcpsmd.org

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Computer Science/Code.org

Required Courses

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• Computer Programming 1
• AP Computer Science Java
• Internship Information Technology

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Brian Wall - Computer Science

Brian_P_Wall@mcpsmd.org

Rob Hokanson - Computer Science

Robert_L_Hokanson@mcpsmd.org

Foundations of Technology

Foundations of Building and Construction

Todd Shiffler

Todd_F_Shiffler@mcpsmd.org

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Courses

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• Foundations of Technology - Technology Credit
• Foundations of Building and Construction - Elective credit class providing students with basic knowledge and skills required for construction of commercial, residential, and institutional structures

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