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Career and Technical Education

CTE at IDEA enhances our college for all mission, allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market and landscape of our nation’s economic growth. Students use these experiences to select the Major and University that will equip them for life beyond our classrooms.

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12 Programs of Study with coursework starting at the 8th grade level.

All Programs of Study 8th Grade9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Nursing Science
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Principles of Nursing Science of NursingClinical Ethics Practicum in Nursing or Pathophysiology (Science Credit)
Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Commercial Photography I/Lab Commercial Photography II/Lab Practicum in Commercial Photography
Engineering
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Principles of Applied Engineering Engineering Design and Presentation I Engineering Design and Presentation II Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Engineering (PLTW)
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) Engineering Science (Science Credit) Aerospace Engineering (PLTW) Engineering Design and Development (PTLW)
Legal Studies
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Court Systems and Practices Advanced Legal Skills and Professions Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Healthcare Therapeutics
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Principles of Health Science Medical Terminology Health Science Theory Practicum in Health Science or A&P (Science Credit)
Biomedical Science (PLTW)
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Principles of Biomedical Science (PLTW) Human Body Systems (PLTW) Medical Interventions (PLTW) Biomedical Innovation (PLTW)
Biomedical Science
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Biotechnology I (Science Credit) Biotechnology II (Science Credit) Medical Microbiology (Science Credit) Pathophysiology (Science Credit)
Cybersecurity (Computer Science)
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A (Math & LOTE Credit) Cybersecurity Independent Study in Tech Apps
Programming & Software Development (Computer Science)
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A (Math & LOTE Credit) Game Programming and Design Independent Study in Tech Apps
Law Enforcement
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Law Enforcement I Law Enforcement II Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Animal Science
Learn more		CTE Touch System Data Entry (Fall) / Professional Communications (Spring) Small Animal Management Advanced Animal Science (Science Credit Veterinary Medical Applications Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Regions:
  • RGV
  • San Antonio
  • Austin
  • El Paso

  • Agribusiness

  • Palmview

  • Animal Science

  • Palmview

  • Biomedical Science

  • Alamo
  • Mays
  • Riverview
  • Robindale
  • San Benito
  • Tres Lagos

  • Biomedical Science (PLTW)

  • Health Professions

  • Cybersecurity

  • Edgemere
  • Mesa Hills
  • San Benito

  • Digital Multimedia

  • Toros

  • Electives

  • Carver
  • Converse
  • Donna
  • Eastside
  • Edinburg
  • Ewing Halsell
  • Frontier
  • Ingram Hills
  • Mission
  • Montopolis
  • Walzem

  • Engineering

  • Brackenridge
  • Harlingen
  • North Mission
  • Pflugerville
  • Rio Grande City
  • San Juan

  • Engineering (PLTW)

  • Los Encinos

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Sports Park

  • Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts

  • Bluff Springs
  • Owassa
  • Pflugerville
  • Quest
  • Rio Vista
  • Rundberg

  • Healthcare Therapeutics

  • Edgemere
  • Kyle
  • Quest

  • Law Enforcement

  • Elsa

  • Legal Studies

  • Kyle
  • Parmer Park

  • Nursing Science

  • Elsa
  • Judson
  • Mesa Hills
  • Rio Grande City
  • Weslaco

  • Programming & Software Development

  • Alamo
  • Brackenridge
  • Mays
  • North Mission
  • Owassa
  • Pharr
  • Rio Vista
  • Riverview
  • Robindale
  • Rundberg
  • San Juan
  • Tres Lagos
  • Weslaco
  • Weslaco Pike

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