Fresno Unified School District
CTE Program Maps
Agriculture and Natural Resources
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CART | Environmental Science and Field Research Lab | Students will carry out hands-on projects relating to careers in marine biology, wildlife rehabilitation, air quality, river ecology, alternative energy, and forests. Students will have the opportunity to work with environmental professionals and government agencies to complete scientific projects. Some examples are growing native plants, restoring native wildlife habitats, rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife species, monitoring forests, experimenting in wetlands and conducting studies of tide pools and beaches. |
| Hoover | Eco-Technology | A Linked Learning pathway allowing students to examine real-world applications related to environmental and agricultural themes. The pathway offers students college prep academics, relevant technical education and work-based learning opportunities through investigative and applied science practices. |
| Phoenix Secondary | Sustainable Agriculture | A program teaching agriculture mechanics and plant science. |
| Sunnyside | Agriscience and Technology | A Linked Learning pathway developing essential career preparation skills through science and engineering, as well as personal leadership opportunities within the exciting industry of Agriculture and Technology. |
Arts, Media, and Entertainment
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard | Standalone arts courses available | Bullard offers courses in Cinematography, Digital Photography, and Video Production |
| CART |
Digital Media and Graphic Design Lab |
Digital Media and Graphic Design Lab: Students develop skills in communication and message design including color, typography and design principles. They investigate graphic and web techniques in cooperative teams similar to corporate settings. Design students will work on all stages of production using industry-standard software (i.e. Adobe CC) to create original products such as logos, posters, newspapers, advertisements, websites and two-dimensional animation. Digital Video Production and Broadcasting Lab: Students develop skills in television and film production. Using industry-standard software packages (i.e. Adobe CC), students will engage in hands-on, integrated curriculum. They work on all stages of production while creating products such as short films, advertisements, journalism broadcasts, and documentaries. All multimedia students develop skills in the content and presentation of message design, the sociological impacts of media, and the stages of the production cycle. Interactive Game Design Lab: Students learn about graphic design, animation, modeling, gameplay and story design while working in teams to create original games and characters rendered in 2D and 3D. Students are introduced to industry standard software such as 3D Studio Max, Unity 3D, Construct 2, and have the opportunity to learn HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript programming skills. |
| Duncan | Standalone arts courses available | Duncan offers courses in Digital Photography and Video Production. |
| Edison | Technical Theater |
Technical Theater covers design basics of set, props, costumes, make-up, lights, sound, stage management, box office, house management and Technical Theater careers. Edison also offers standalone Digital Photography and Videography courses. |
| Farber | Multimedia and Video Production | Students will learn how to write public service announcements/television commercial scripts, and film, edit, and produce their videos using professional equipment and software. From creating documentaries to filming music videos, students get hands-on experience with the entire production process. |
| Fresno | Warrior Entertainment | The Warrior Entertainment program introduces students to the technology and development of film and television through writing, producing, directing, filming and editing their own original films. |
| Hoover | Arts, Media, and Entertainment | A Linked Learning pathway built for the 21st century offering students the opportunity to explore and learn in the areas of Multimedia, Photography, Film and Theater. Working with the latest in industry standards for video and photography, students will apply techniques from the latest software and produce content that prepares them for college and career. |
| McLane | Art Venture | An award-winning and nationally recognized California Partnership Academy offering students an engaging, art-driven education in art and graphic design. |
| Phoenix Secondary | Esports Creative Media | The Creative Media Pathway incorporates Video Production, Live-stream Broadcasting, and Shout Casting. Students will develop practical skills in video, production, content development, design, and shout casting for esports. The skills learned are applicable for pursuing careers in journalism, media production, promoting, visual engineering, online content management, or shout casting/commentating. |
| Roosevelt | Standalone arts courses available | Roosevelt offers courses in Cinematography, Videography, and Video Production. |
| Sunnyside | A Linked Learning pathway and a California Partnership Academy examining the use of photography and videography in the marketing and entertainment industry sectors. Students will receive hands-on training in pre- and post-production jobs, current and emerging technologies, and the creative process. |
Building and Construction Trades
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DeWolf | Construction Technology | A program for students to discover and develop their skills in the craft and trade of Carpentry. |
| Duncan | Innovative Design and Applied Technology Academy - Construction | A Linked Learning program focusing on construction, design process, and progressive skill development. Students are eligible to receive industry certifications including OSHA 10, NCCER, and S/P2, and can earn college credit. |
| Fresno | Construction Design and Technology | An IB Career-related Program where students develop skills in construction design (Computer-aided Design & Drafting), blue print creation and reading, residential and commercial carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, i.e. NCCER, college credit, and an International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme Diploma. |
| Hoover | Construction Technology | This program provides individualized instruction for developing the competency skills and knowledge necessary to enter the field of residential and light commercial construction. Students will also be eligible to receive college credit through Dual Enrollment. |
| Sunnyside | Agriscience and Technology |
A Linked Learning pathway developing essential career preparation skills through science and engineering, as well as personal leadership opportunities within the exciting industry of Agriculture and Technology. |
Business and Finance
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CART | Business and Finance Lab | In addition to learning how to manage and invest money, students also investigate what it takes to create and own a business. Students study human behaviors of producing, distributing, and consuming materials, goods, and services in a world of limited resources. They learn how the financial services industry works as they strengthen the analytical, technical and communication skills needed to succeed in any economy. |
| McLane | Finance and Entrepreneurship - Banking | A Linked Learning pathway preparing students for a career in the areas of banking and business by offering internships in a financial institution as well as work-based learning opportunities in investments, business management, marketing, and self-employment. |
Education, Child Development, and Family Services
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard | Teacher Academy | The Teacher Academy develops and supports high school students through their journey of becoming highly effective educators. The program offers a cohort model of learning and provides students exposure to careers in education through an integrated approach of academic and technical courses. |
| CART | Psychology and Human Behavior Lab | Students investigate the inner workings of the human mind on both physiological and chemical levels. Students explore the workings of their own minds while learning why people behave the way they do. Students consider what influences behavior, and how behavior is controlled, changed, and modified. |
| Edison | Teacher Academy | The Teacher Academy develops and supports high school students through their journey of becoming highly effective educators. The program offers a cohort model of learning and provides students exposure to careers in education through an integrated approach of academic and technical courses. |
| Hoover | Teacher Academy | The Teacher Academy develops and supports high school students through their journey of becoming highly effective educators. The program offers a cohort model of learning and provides students exposure to careers in education through an integrated approach of academic and technical courses. |
| McLane | Teacher Academy | A pathway preparing students for a career in education and child development by offering internships in roles such as a paraprofessional, tutor, and peer mentor while providing students with college preparatory academics for multiple options after graduation. |
| Roosevelt | Teacher Academy | A CTE program for students interested in working in the field of education, offering real-world educational opportunities for students to learn through meaningful work-based experiences. |
| Sunnyside | Teacher Academy | The Teacher Academy develops and supports high school students through their journey of becoming highly effective educators. The program offers a cohort model of learning and provides students exposure to careers in education through an integrated approach of academic and technical courses. |
Engineering and Architecture
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CART | Engineering, Manufacturing, and Robotics Lab | Creativity, knowledge, and skill are used to develop solutions to real world mechanical engineering problems. Working as individuals and in small teams, students design, test and evaluate working prototypes of their solutions. Students will learn how to bring engineering designs into the physical world using a variety of engineering tools, skills, and practices including cutting edge CAD and CAM solutions. CNC Machines, 3D Printers, and Laser Cutters are just a few of the technologies that will be used to manufacture student-engineered design solutions. Students will be introduced to basic electronics, microcontrollers and computer programming while learning to design, build, and program robotic and automation devices. |
| Edison |
Engineering, Design, and Development; Green Energy Academy |
Engineering, Design, and Development: A Linked Learning pathway emphasizing project-based learning through hands-on courses in CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design), Electronics, Robotics, and Manufacturing. Green Energy Academy: A California Partnership Academy providing skills and knowledge in the growing Energy and Utilities industry with unparalleled access to industry mentors and internships with the support of industry partner PG&E. |
Health Science and Medical Technology
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard | Biomedicine | A Linked Learning pathway helping build students’ knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Students will engage in real-world health issues and topics to develop and understanding of anatomy and physiology with the goal to be effective, compassionate health care practitioners in their community. |
| CART |
Biomedicine: Students explore issues in medical science and human anatomy/physiology through their involvement in dissections, medical case studies and research projects. Students investigate how a healthy body functions and how it reacts to disease. Students collaborate with medical professionals at various hospitals and clinics in the Fresno/Clovis area as they research a variety of medical topics. Biotechnology: Students explore biotechnology, an exploding science field that leads to high-paying jobs in medicine, biology, chemistry, agriculture, and environmental science. Students apply DNA technology to genetically engineer bacteria, solve medical mysteries, clone tissues, diagnose genetic disease, and explore drug development and testing. Students wrestle with difficult ethical issues that arise as a result of using biotechnology to solve problems. |
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| Duncan | Medical Academy of Science and Health (MASH) | Linked Learning pathways focusing on patient care. Students have the opportunity to obtain college credit and medical certifications including CPR, Basic Life Support and OSHA 10. By graduation, students have the opportunity to become certified in different medical pathways such as Nursing (Certified Nursing Assistant) and Rehabilitation Therapy Aid. Specialized pathways are offered in Nursing Services, Pharmacy Technician, and Rehabilitation Therapy. |
| Edison | Biomedicine | A Linked Learning pathway nationally recognized in STEM education broadening the students’ understanding of the careers and collegiate majors associated with the medical field. Specialized pathways are offered in Biomedicine and Kinesiology. |
| McLane | Medical Education and Research Academy (MERA) | A Linked Learning pathway and NAF Academy preparing students for a career in health science and medical technology by offering real-world internship opportunities and an excellent college preparation academic program that provides multiple options upon graduation. |
| Roosevelt | Health Academy | Two Linked Learning pathways providing students with opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in patient care and sports medicine with the help of industry partner Community Regional Medical Center. Specialize in anatomy and physiology or sports medicine. |
| Sunnyside | Doctors Academy |
Health Sciences: A Linked Learning pathway offering students the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the fields of sports medicine and athletic training. Students who complete the pathway will have the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized certification in the field. Doctors Academy: A career-oriented and academically rigorous program in partnership with UCSF Fresno, with the primary goal of supporting students who aspire to be health professionals by introducing them to a series of medical topics, college and health workshops, guest speakers, and various other components that will support them in their medical career. |
Information and Communication Technologies
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard | Computer Science Program | A sequence of courses focusing on the skills needed for software development. Students learn to apply programming languages and analytical thinking to create solutions for a wide range of scientific, technological and social problems. |
| CART |
User EXperience (UX) Design Lab; Web Application Development Lab |
User EXperience (UX) Design Lab: User EXperience Design focuses on the processes of designing a product’s interface and function. Companies like Apple and Google employ teams of highly specialized UX professionals charged with carefully crafting a product’s usefulness, usability, and desirability. Students in the UX Design lab learn to create innovative, equitable, and user-centered experiences for the digital world. Through interactive, hands-on experiences UX students will learn to realize innovative concepts, evaluate a design’s usability, and deliver functional prototypes. Students will learn how to apply psychology, user-centric design thinking, wireframing, interface design, storyboarding, visual design theory, and prototyping skills. Web Application Development Lab: Students go beyond being a user of technology and become certified to design, develop, and deploy Rich Internet Applications, websites, and games using Web 2.0 developer tools such as Java, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. They will learn the foundational skills of object-oriented programming, web design, database design, scripting, and graphical user-interface design to ensure that end-users have a positive experience and return again and again to the applications. Certifications through Microsoft, Adobe, and CIW are available. |
| Edison | Computer Science Program | A four-year sequence of courses focusing on object oriented programming, scripting, and web and application design. |
| Farber | Cybersecurity | This program highlights disaster planning and preparation for cyber attacks as a nation and individual as well as how hackers and criminals use social engineering and open source intelligence such as phishing (phone attacks), vishing (voicemail attacks), smishing (SMS and texting attacks), whaling (attacks on targeted high value individuals), and pharming (online redirection). |
Marketing, Sales, and Services
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard | Business, Marketing, and Technology | A Linked Learning pathway instructing in business marketing, sales and service. Students will utilize relevant technologies/software used in the industry as they engage in learning about graphic design, social media marketing and video production, while strengthening their skills to build a strong online presence for business. |
| CART | Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship | Students explore how companies, such as Apple, Starbucks, Roxy, and Nike develop their branding through product development, pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and global product placement. Students enjoy hands-on learning as they develop their own product brands and promotional campaigns, including online advertising and social media, television, radio, mobile, and print advertising. Students learn industry-standard technology for conducting market research and creating advertising products. Students experience real-world learning through internships with non-profit organizations, media companies, and advertising agencies. |
| McLane | Finance and Entrepreneurship - Business | A Linked Learning pathway preparing students for a career in the areas of banking and business by offering internships in a financial institution as well as work-based learning opportunities in investments, business management, marketing, and self-employment. |
| Patiño | Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology | Patiño is an entrepreneurship school that fosters real-world skills – critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration – and as seniors, students launch their own companies. Students build real websites and design marketing campaigns for companies during internships. Every student learns the Lean Startup process: plan a business, pitch for startup capital, and start a business during their senior year. |
| Phoenix | Standalone marketing course available | Phoenix offers a Design and Marketing course. |
Public Services
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard | Law and Social Justice | A Linked Learning pathway focusing on criminal and civil law, and concepts of equity, justice, and social advocacy. Students will develop strong communication skills, identify issues with justice and equity in society and become well-informed agents of change in their community. |
| CART |
Forensic Research and Biotechnology Lab; Law and Order and Policy Lab |
Forensic Research and Biotechnology Lab: Students use hands-on, investigative science techniques to solve intriguing problems connected to crime and the law. Interactive physical evidence simulations include topics such as: DNA/ biotechnology, fingerprinting, ballistics, and scene reconstruction. Law and Order and Policy Lab: Students study the major aspects of constitutional, criminal, and civil law. Projects teach students about their individual rights, criminal procedure, how laws are made, and how to make a legal argument. Students learn how to research and discuss current and historical controversial issues relating to the law. All students have the opportunity to participate in mock trials and field trips to local and federal courthouses and law firms. |
| Farber | Public Services | The primary focus of Farber's Public Services program is Emergency Medical Services. Students will learn about the EMS industry, including what a technician does and what different paths are available within EMR/EMT certifications, as well as practical skills of basic life support, taking blood pressures, pulses, respiratory rates, lung sounds, and the use of various adjuncts to assist in managing a compromised person's airway. |
| Hoover | Public Service | A Linked Learning pathway offering students career opportunities in the exciting and dynamic industries of Firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, Criminal Justice and Government Agencies. Students will have the opportunity to interact and train with professionals in the public service fields. |
| Roosevelt | Public Service | A Linked Learning pathway providing students an introduction to Public Safety careers and experiences preparing students to serve and protect our community. |
Transportation
| School | Pathway/Program | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan |
Innovative Design and Applied Technology Academy - Automotive Innovative Design and Applied Technology Academy - Heavy Truck |
Automotive: Students in this pathway become highly-skilled automotive technicians trained to repair, service, and maintain vehicles. Qualified students can earn real-life experience through internships at local dealerships and auto shops. Students have the opportunity to earn several industry certifications, including Safety and Pollution Prevention Training (S/P2), OSHA-10, various Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) student certifications, and recognition as a Valvoline Certified Technician. College credit is also offered in higher level courses. This pathway is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Heavy Truck: Students in this pathway learn maintenance and repair of heavy diesel trucks and diesel equipment in a one-of-a-kind, state of the art facility. Students can real real-life experience through internships at local dealerships and diesel repair shops. Students have the opportunity to earn several industry certifications, including Safety and Pollution Prevention Training (S/P2), OSHA-10, various Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) student certifications, and recognition as a Valvoline Certified Technician. College credit is also offered in higher level courses. |
| Farber | Logistics and Warehouse Management | This pathway provides a practical management perspective of the following areas of logistics: distribution, transportation, international logistics, inventory control, and sustainable logistics practices. Students work in a real world, industry standard 10,000 square foot warehouse that will emphasize a professional environment including operations equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, inventory and fulfillment software), safety equipment, uniforms, and roles and responsibilities. |