Careers
October 27, 2021
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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.
12 Programs of Study with coursework starting at the 8th grade level.
| All Programs of Study | 8th Grade | 9th 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 Nursing | Clinical 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 |
View IDEA's CTE Program Locations
- Regions:
- RGV
- San Antonio
- Austin
- El Paso
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Agribusiness
- Palmview
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Animal Science
- Palmview
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Biomedical Science
- Alamo
- Mays
- Riverview
- Robindale
- San Benito
- Tres Lagos
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Biomedical Science (PLTW)
- Health Professions
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Cybersecurity
- Edgemere
- Mesa Hills
- San Benito
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Digital Multimedia
- Toros
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Electives
- Carver
- Converse
- Donna
- Eastside
- Edinburg
- Ewing Halsell
- Frontier
- Ingram Hills
- Mission
- Montopolis
- Walzem
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Engineering
- Brackenridge
- Harlingen
- North Mission
- Pflugerville
- Rio Grande City
- San Juan
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Engineering (PLTW)
- Los Encinos
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Entrepreneurship
- Sports Park
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Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts
- Bluff Springs
- Owassa
- Pflugerville
- Quest
- Rio Vista
- Rundberg
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Healthcare Therapeutics
- Edgemere
- Kyle
- Quest
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Law Enforcement
- Elsa
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Legal Studies
- Kyle
- Parmer Park
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Nursing Science
- Elsa
- Judson
- Mesa Hills
- Rio Grande City
- Weslaco
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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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For questions about CTE Programs, please contact your campus directly.
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