Preparing students for post-secondary education leading to a career in Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Art is the purpose of the Engineering and Design Pathway. The three pathways within this area will allow students to explore careers in the field while gaining essential skills and experiences that will prepare them for post-secondary education. Engineering and Art are diverse career clusters with jobs that require different levels of post-secondary education, whether it be an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. This program allows students to be exposed to the Engineering and/or Art fields while having an authentic and genuine interaction with local professionals.
Students will engage in the department course offerings while taking relevant coursework for each pathway. Students will interact with industry professionals while completing a 20-hour field experience. Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet with our pathway advisory board consisting of business partners and educational professionals to discuss their experience.
ENGINEERING PATHWAY:
Recommended for students who will pursue an Engineering Degree at a four-year college or university.
*Level I college preparatory courses are required
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN PREREQUISITES AND COREQUISITES
(alternative courses may be used in specific circumstances)
Required Courses:
Introduction to Engineering (1 credit)
Engineering Design I - Mechanical (1 credit)
Engineering Design II- Electrical (1 credit)
Choose 4 credits from the following:
* AP Math and Science Courses Highly Recommended (1 credit)
Architecture I (1 credit)
MOOC - related to engineering (1 credit)
Drawing and Painting I (1 credit)
Computer Science 1 or AP Computer Science (A or Principles) (1 credit)
Physics II or AP Physics (1 credit)
Chemistry II or AP Chemistry (1 credit)
AP Biology (1 credit)
Engineering Robotics (1 credit)
College Course in Advanced Math, Advanced Physics, or Engineering (1 credit)
Advanced Math - Calculus or AP Calculus (1 credit)
Architecture II (1 credit)
Field Experience: (20 hours) may vary depending on the availability of local partners. The best effort will be made to provide opportunities for all students in all interest areas.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY:
Recommended for students who will pursue a degree in Engineering Technology at a four-year program to become a technologist or a two-year degree to become a technician.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PREREQUISITES AND COREQUISITES
(alternative courses may be used in specific circumstances)
Required Courses:
Applied Physics or Physics I
Introduction to Engineering
Algebra I or Algebra IB and Proficient performance on Algebra I Keystone Exam
Choose 4 credits from the following:
Architecture I (1 credit)
Computer Science 1 or AP Computer Science (A or Principles) (1 credit)
Engineering Design I - Mechanical (1 credit)
MOOC - related to engineering (1 credit)
UBCTS - Electrical Technologies (1 credit)
UBCTS - Mechatronics - repeatable for credits (1 credit)
UBCTS - Machining Technologies (1 credit)
College Course (Pre-approval required from Department Chair) (1 credit)
Architecture II (1 credit)
Field Experience: (20 hours) may vary depending on the availability of local partners. The best effort will be made to provide opportunities for all students in all interest areas.