Course Name: Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
Course Number: 8D100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
       In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      Entrepreneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Management)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Business Information Management
Course Number: 8D120
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Business Information Management I, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      MS Word 2019 Expert & Excel 2019 Expert

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Entrepeneurship I
Course Number: 8N600
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
       Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       Entrepeneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Mgmt)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Accounting
Course Number: 8F200
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Accounting I, students will investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students will formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Accounting includes such activities as bookkeeping, systems design, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      IRS VITA

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Financial Math
Course Number: 8F300
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Financial Mathematics is a course about personal money management. Students will apply critical thinking skills to analyze personal financial decisions based on current and projected economic factors.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra I 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Money Matters
Course Number: 8F100
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

      In Money Matters, students will investigate money management from a personal financial perceptive. Students will apply critical thinking skills to analyze financial options based on current and projected economic factors. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to establish short term and long term financial goals. Students will examine various methods of achieving short term and long term financial goals through various methods such as investing, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning. 

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Insurance Operations
Course Number: 8F410
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Insurance Operations, students will understand the laws and regulations to manage business operations and transactions in the insurance industry.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Livestock Production
Course Number: 8A220
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1.0

About:
       In Livestock Production, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock and the livestock production industry. Livestock Production may address topics related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
     Elanco Fundaments of Animal Science

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Equine Science
Course Number: 8A230
Course Level: 2
Credits: 0.5

About:
       In Equine Science, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to equine animal systems and the equine industry. Equine Science may address topics related to horses, donkeys, and mules.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
     Elanco Fundaments of Animal Science

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Small Animal Management
Course Number: 8A110
Course Level: 2
Credits: 0.5

About:
       In Small Animal Management, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to small animals and the small animal management industry. Small Animal Management may address topics related to small mammals such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
       N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Advanced Animal Science
Course Number: 8A410
Course Level: 4
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Advanced Animal Science examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences.

Prerequisites:
      Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics & Chemistry; Algebra I and Geometry; and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science or Livestock Production

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Agriculture
Course Number: 8A100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
     N/A

Course Name: Architectural Design I
Course Number: 8B200
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Architectural Design I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter a career in architecture or construction or prepare a foundation toward a post secondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, interior design, or landscape architecture. Architectural Design I includes the knowledge of the design, design history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for nonresidential or residential architectural purposes.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra I and English I

Recommended Prerequisites:
      Geometry, Principles of Architecture and Principles of Construction

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
       Revit- taken in Architecture Design II @ GRCTC

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Interior Design
Course Number: 8B220
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Interior Design I is a technical course that addresses psychological, physiological, and sociological needs of individuals by enhancing the environments in which they live and work. Students will use knowledge and skills related to interior and exterior environments, construction, and furnishings to make wise consumer decisions, increase productivity, promote sustainability, and compete in industry.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra I and English I

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Architecture
Course Number: 8B100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
     Principles of Architecture provides an overview of the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Achieving proficiency in decision making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students use self knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals. Job specific training can be provided through training modules that identify career goals in trade and industry areas. Classroom studies include topics such as safety, work ethics, communication, information technology applications, systems, health, environment, leadership, teamwork, ethical and legal responsibility, employability, and career development and include skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and reading technical drawings.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
       Revit- taken in Architecture Design II @ GRCTC

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
Course Number: 8D100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
       In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      Entrepreneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Management)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Business Information Management
Course Number: 8D120
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Business Information Management I, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      MOS Word 2019 Expert & Excel 2019 Expert

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Business Law
Course Number: 8D230
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Business Law is designed for students to analyze various aspects of the legal environment, including ethics, the judicial system, contracts, personal property, sales, negotiable instruments, agency and employment, business organization, risk management, and real property.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      Entrepreneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Mgmt)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Human Resources Management
Course Number: 8D220
Course Level: 3
Credits: 0.5

About:
       Human Resources Management is designed to familiarize students with the concepts related to human resource management, including legal requirements, recruitment, employee selection methods, and employee development and evaluation. Students will also become familiar with compensation and benefits programs as well as workplace safety, employee management relations, and the impact of global events on human resources management.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       Entrepreneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Mgmt)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Statistics & Business Decision Making
Course Number: 8F400
Course Level: 4
Credits: 1.0

About:
       Statistics and Business Decision Making is an introduction to statistics and the application of statistics to business decision making. Students will use statistics to make business decisions. Students will determine the appropriateness of methods used to collect data to ensure conclusions are valid.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra II 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       Entrepreneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Mgmt)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology and Communication
Course Number: 8C100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      The goal of this course is that the student understands arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Commercial Photography I
Course Number: 8C230
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on creating quality photographs.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       Adobe Photoshop Certification in Visual Design

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Commercial Photography II
Course Number: 8C310
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on producing, promoting, and presenting professional quality photographs.

Prerequisites:
      Commercial Photography I

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Practicum in Commercial Photography 
Course Number: 8C310
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
     In addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on producing, promoting, and presenting professional quality photographs.

Prerequisites:
      Commercial Photography I and teacher recommendation

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Hospitality Tourism
Course Number: 8I100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Principles of Hospitality and Tourism introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success in that industry.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Introduction to Culinary Arts
Course Number: 8I120
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
       Introduction to Culinary Arts will emphasize the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well run restaurant. Introduction to Culinary Arts will provide insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills. This is an entry level course for students interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry. This course is offered as a classroom and laboratory based course.

Prequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Food Science
Course Number: 8I450
Course Level: 4
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Food Science students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration in food products, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public. 

Prerequisites:
      3 units of Science, including Chemistry and Biology

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology and Communication
Course Number: 8C100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      The goal of this course is that the student understands arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Audio/Video Production I
Course Number: 8C250
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on pre production, production, and post production audio and video products.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Audio/Video Production II
Course Number: 8C350
Course Level: 3
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Building upon the concepts taught in Audio/Video Production, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre production, production, and post production products. Through diverse forms of storytelling and production, students will exercise and develop creativity, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills. This course may be implemented in an audio format or a format with both audio and video.

Prerequisites:
      Audio/Video Production I

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Practicum in Audio/Video Production
Course Number: 8C650
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Building upon the concepts taught in Audio/Video Production, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre production, production, and post production products. Through diverse forms of storytelling and production, students will exercise and develop creativity, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills. This course may be implemented in an audio format or a format with both audio and video.

Prerequisites:
      Audio/Video Production II and Audio/Video Production II Lab

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
Course Number: 8D100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
       In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      Entrepreneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Management)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Business Information Management
Course Number: 8D120
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Business Information Management I, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      MS Word 2019 Expert & Excel 2019 Expert

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Entrepreneurship I
Course Number: 8N600
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
       Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       Entrepreneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Mgmt)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Practicum in Marketing
Course Number: 8N310
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
       Extended Practicum in Marketing is a series of dynamic activities that focus on the customer to generate a profitable exchange. Students will gain knowledge and skills that help them to be proficient in one or more of the marketing functional areas associated with distribution, financing, marketing information management, pricing, product planning, promotion, purchasing, risk management, and selling skills. Students will integrate skills from academic subjects, information technology, interpersonal communication, and management training to make responsible decisions.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology and Communication
Course Number: 8C100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      The goal of this course is that the student understands arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Digital Media
Course Number: 8C260
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Digital Media, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve a problem. Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology driven society. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to the IT environment.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator & Entrepreneurship and Small Business (2023-2024), Adobe Professional Photoshop 2021

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Graphic Design and Illustration
Course Number: 8C200
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art & design.
 

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Commercial Photography I
Course Number: 8C230
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on creating quality photographs.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Fashion Design I
Course Number: 8C220
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/ Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the fashion industry with an emphasis on design and construction.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Animation I
Course Number: 8C210
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
       In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Commercial Photography II
Course Number: 8C310
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on producing, promoting, and presenting professional quality photographs.

Prerequisites:
      Commercial Photography I

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
       N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Hospitality Tourism
Course Number: 8I100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Principles of Hospitality and Tourism introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success in that industry.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Travel and Tourism Management
Course Number: 8I230
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Travel and Tourism Management incorporates management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry as well as destination geography, airlines, international travel, cruising, travel by rail, lodging, recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts. Employment qualifications and opportunities are also included in this course.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Hotel Management
Course Number: 8I220
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Hotel Management focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to pursue staff and management positions available in the hotel industry. This in depth study of the lodging industry includes departments within a hotel such as front desk, food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, human resources, and accounting. This course will focus on, but not be limited to, professional communication, leadership, management, human resources, technology, and accounting.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
Course Number: 8D100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
       In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      Entrepreneurship and Small Business (NOCTI General Management)

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Fashion Marketing
Course Number: 8N210
Course Level: 2
Credits: 0.5

About:
       Fashion Marketing is designed to provide students with knowledge of the various business functions in the fashion industry. Students in Fashion Marketing will gain a working knowledge of promotion, textiles, merchandising, mathematics, selling, visual merchandising, and career opportunities.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Course Number: 8N230
Course Level: 2
Credits: 0.5

About:
       Sports and Entertainment Marketing will provide students with a thorough understanding of the marketing concepts and theories that apply to sports and entertainment. The areas this course will cover include basic marketing concepts, publicity, sponsorship, endorsements, licensing, branding, event marketing, promotions, and sports and entertainment marketing strategies.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Social Media Marketing
Course Number: 8N220
Course Level: 3
Credits: 0.5

About:
       Social Media Marketing is designed to look at the rise of social media and how marketers are integrating social media tools in their overall marketing strategy. The course will investigate how the marketing community measures success in the new world of social media. Students will manage a successful social media presence for an organization, understand techniques for gaining customer and consumer buy-in to achieve marketing goals, and properly select social media platforms to engage consumers and monitor and measure the results of these efforts.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Advertising
Course Number: 8N200
Course Level: 3
Credits: 0.5

About:
       Advertising is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of advertising. Students will gain knowledge of techniques used in current advertising, including print, broadcast, and digital media. The course explores the social, cultural, ethical, and legal issues of advertising, historical influences, strategies, media decision processes as well as integrated marketing communications, and careers in advertising and sales promotion. The course provides an overview of how communication tools can be used to reach target audiences and increase consumer knowledge.

Prerequisites:
      None 

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Statistics and Business Decision Making
Course Number: 8F400
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1

About:
       Statistics and Business Decision Making is an introduction to statistics and the application of statistics to business decision making. Students will use statistics to make business decisions. Students will determine the appropriateness of methods used to collect data to ensure conclusions are valid.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra II

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      Yes

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Practicum in Marketing
Course Number: 8N310
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2

About:
       Extended Practicum in Marketing is a series of dynamic activities that focus on the customer to generate a profitable exchange. Students will gain knowledge and skills that help them to be proficient in one or more of the marketing functional areas associated with distribution, financing, marketing information management, pricing, product planning, promotion, purchasing, risk management, and selling skills. Students will integrate skills from academic subjects, information technology, interpersonal communication, and management training to make responsible decisions.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Information Technology
Course Number: 8K100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1

About:
      In Principles of Information Technology, students will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Computer Science I Honors
Course Number: 8O110
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1

About:
      Computer Science I will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra I

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Web Design
Course Number: 8K310
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1

About:
      In Web Design students will acquire knowledge of web design and technological operations and concepts that support creativity, innovation, collaboration, information fluency, critical thinking and decision making. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Independent Study in Technology Applications: Artificial Intelligence
Course Number: 8K410
Course Level: 4
Credits: 1

About:
      In Independent Study in Technology Applications, through the study of technology applications foundations, including technology-related terms, concepts, and data input strategies, students will communicate information in different formats and to diverse audiences using a variety of technologies. Students will learn to make informed decisions; develop and produce original work that exemplifies the standards identified by the selected profession or discipline; and publish the product in electronic media and print. Students will practice the efficient acquisition of information by identifying task requirements, using search strategies, and using technology to access, analyze, and evaluate the acquired information. By using technology as a tool that supports the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts. Independent Study in Tech Apps Artificial Intelligence (AI) course will cover the basics of AI and its impact on society. Students will engage in projects to use and modify AI tools related to STEM and computer science. Students will also learn how to create and manipulate models and algorithms.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Human Services
Course Number: 8J100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Principles of Human Services is a laboratory course that will enable students to investigate careers in the Human Services Career Cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high skill, high wage, or high demand human services careers.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Professional Communication
Course Number: 8C110
Course Level: 1
Credits: 0.5

About:
      Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct internet research.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
Course Number: 8J230
Course Level: 2
Credits: 0.5

About:
      Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness is a laboratory course that allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education and training, human services, and health sciences.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Interpersonal Studies
Course Number: 8J220
Course Level: 1
Credits: 0.5

About:
      Interpersonal Studies examines how the relationships between individuals and among family members significantly affect the quality of life. Students use knowledge and skills in family studies and human development to enhance personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, manage multiple adult roles, and pursue careers related to counseling and mental health services.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Human Growth and Development
Course Number: 8E220
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Child Development
Course Number: 8J310
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Child Development is a technical laboratory course that addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Counseling and Mental Health
Course Number: 8L240
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1.0

About:
      In Counseling and Mental Health, students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations on their actions and responsibilities, and the implications of their actions. Students understand how professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Medical Terminology
Course Number: 8H100
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Health Science
Course Number: 8H200
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the healthcare industry.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Health Science Theory with Clinical
Course Number: 8H300
Course Level: 3
Credits: 2.0

About:
      The Health Science Clinical course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. Districts are encouraged to offer this course in a consecutive block with Health Science Theory to allow students sufficient time to master the content of both courses. 

Note:
     Students may only take Health Science Theory or Health Science Theory with Clinical; can not take both.

Prerequisites:
      Biology and Principles of Health Science

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Health Science Theory
Course Number: 8H302
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1.0

About:
      The Health Science Theory course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. 

Note:
     Students may only take Health Science Theory or Health Science Theory with Clinical; can not take both.

Prerequisites:
      Biology and Principles of Health Science

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology
Course Number: 8H310
Course Level: 4
Credits: 1.0

About:
      The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. 

Note:
     Students may only take Health Science Theory or Health Science Theory with Clinical; can not take both.

Prerequisites:
      Biology and a second science credit

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Education and Training
Course Number: 8E100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students use self knowledge as well as educational and career information to analyze various careers within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student's interest area.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Human Services
Course Number: 8J100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Principles of Human Services is a laboratory course that will enable students to investigate careers in the Human Services Career Cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high skill, high wage, or high demand human services careers.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Human Growth and Development
Course Number: 8E220
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Child Development
Course Number: 8J310
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
      Child Development is a technical laboratory course that addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Parenting I: Family and Community Services
Course Number: 8J320
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
       Family and Community Services is a laboratory based course designed to involve students in realistic and meaningful community based activities through direct service or service learning experiences. Students are provided opportunities to interact with and provide services to individuals, families, and the community through community or volunteer services. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing organizational and leadership skills and characteristics.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Instructional Practices (FTI I)
Course Number: 8E330
Course Level: 3
Credits: 2.0

About:
        Instructional Practices is a field based (practicum) internship that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary --, middle school --, and high school aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, assist with record keeping, and complete other responsibilities of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. 

Prerequisites:
      one credit from Education and Training career cluster

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Practicum in Education and Training (FTI II)
Course Number: 8E460
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
        Practicum in Education and Training is a field based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary --, middle school --, and high school aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.

Prerequisites:
      Instructional Practices

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: AP Computer Science Principles
Course Number: 8O130
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
        AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the central ideas of computer science, instilling the ideas and practices of computational thinking and inviting students to understand how computing changes the world. The rigorous course promotes deep learning of computational content, develops computational thinking skills, and engages students in the creative aspects of the field. The course is unique in its focus on fostering students’ creativity. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while using simulations to explore questions that interest them. Rather than teaching a particular programming language or tool, the course focuses on using technology and programming as a means to solve computational problems and create exciting and personally relevant artifacts. Students design and implement innovative solutions using an iterative process similar to what artists, writers, computer scientists, and engineers use to bring ideas to life.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra I

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Computer Science I Honors
Course Number: 8O110
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
        Computer Science I will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra I

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: AP Computer Science 
Course Number: 8O200
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1.0

About:
        This college level course reinforces and increases the depth of understanding of the basic concepts and covers advanced programming concepts which are useful in preparation for the Computer Science Advanced Placement tests. The AP Computer Science II emphasizes object oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first semester college level course in Computer Science. The Java programming language is currently taught in this course. Students will learn to become responsible digital citizens by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect throughout the AP Computer Science II course. 

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Computer Science III Honors
Course Number: 8O300
Course Level: 4
Credits: 1.0

About:
        Computer Science III will foster students’ creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will gain an understanding of advanced computer science data structures through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts in a collaborative learning environment.

Prerequisites:
      Computer Science II, AP Computer Science A

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Manufacturing
Course Number: 8M100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
       In Principles of Manufacturing, students are introduced to knowledge and skills used in the proper application of principles of manufacturing. The study of manufacturing technology allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities. Students will gain an understanding of what employers require to gain and maintain employment in manufacturing careers.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra I or Geometry (recommended)

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Principles of Applied Engineering
Course Number: 8O100
Course Level: 1
Credits: 1.0

About:
       Principles of Applied Engineering provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will develop engineering communication skills, which include computer graphics, modeling, and presentations, by using a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will understand the various fields of engineering and will be able to make informed career decisions. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Robotics
Course Number: 8O220
Course Level: 2
Credits: 1.0

About:
       In Robotics I, students will transfer academic skills to component designs in a project based environment through implementation of the design process. Students will build prototypes or use simulation software to test their designs. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the robotic and automation industry.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Engineering Design and Presentation I
Course Number: 8O230
Course Level: 3
Credits: 1.0

About:
       Engineering Design and Presentation I is a continuation of knowledge and skills learned in Principles of Applied Engineering. Students enrolled in this course will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the design process as it applies to engineering fields using multiple software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes. Students will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Through implementation of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in engineering, technology, and drafting and what is required to gain and maintain employment in these areas.

Prerequisites:
      Algebra I

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A

Course Name: Career Preparations for Programs of Study
Course Number: 8Q360
Course Level: 4
Credits: 2.0

About:
      Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Prerequisites:
      None

Leads into a GRCTC course:
      No

Certification Possibilities:
      N/A

Internship Possibilities:
      N/A