Human Services Cluster   

COSMETOLOGY:

Principles Cosmetology I

Grade Level:  11^th & 12^th

Credits:  1 (full-year)

Principles of Cosmetology is the first level of cosmetology, and it prepares students with work-related skills for advancement into the Design Principles of Cosmetology course.  Content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic fundamental skills in both theory and practical applications of leadership and interpersonal skill development.  Content stresses safety, environmental issues, and protection of the public and designers as integrated with principles of hair design, nail structure, and cosmetic procedures.  Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate those found in the cosmetology industry. 

Principles Cosmetology II

Grade Level: 11^th – 12^th

Credit:  2 (2 period class)

Prerequisite:  Principles of Cosmetology I

Design Principles of Cosmetology is the second level of Cosmetology and prepares students for work-related skills and advancement into the Chemistry of Cosmetology course.  Content provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in both theory and practical cosmetic applications which will be enhanced in a laboratory setting that duplicates Cosmetology industry standards.

CULINARY ARTS:

Culinary Arts I 

Grade Level:  10^th & 11^th (12^th if space available)

Credits:  1 (full-year but 2 periods blocked)

This course, which is the first level of Culinary Arts, prepares students for gainful employment and/or entry into postsecondary education in the food production and service industry.  Content provides students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by examining both the industry and its career opportunities and by developing food preparation and service and interpersonal skills.  Laboratory facilities and experiences, which simulate commercial food production and service operations, offer learning opportunities.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

Criminal Justice I

Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Credits:  1 (full-year)

This course is designed to give the student an overview of the United States Criminal Justice System through the examination of U.S. law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Court systems and U.S. correctional institutions.  The course explores U.S. Constitutional law, criminal law, and police procedures.  Class discussions covering current Criminal Justice news items compliment numerous guest speakers from State, Local and Federal law enforcement agencies.  Field trips may include visits to a state prison, a county jail, sheriff’s department, Juvenile court, and the Metro Nashville Police Department Training Academy. 

Criminal Justice  II

Grade Level: 11^th, 12^th

Credits:  1 (full-year)

Prerequisite: Criminal Justice I

This course provides a hands-on study of law enforcement operations including investigative procedures, finger printing and crime scene searches culminating in mock court trials conducted by the students.  The course also explores federal and state court procedures following the processing of a criminal from arrest through the judicial system.  The student will complete a research project and a book report and give a 20 minute class presentation on each.  All students will participate in a one-day shadow of a person in the criminal justice system.  Field trips include Death Row, a felony trial, Vanderbilt Law School classes and mock trials. 

Criminal Justice III

Grade Level: 12^th

Credits:  1 (full-year)

Prerequisite: Legal & Protective Services I & II

This advanced level of Criminal Justice provides an in-depth look at the United States Prison-Correctional System and its history.  The course also explores the various careers available within the three major components of the criminal justice system-law enforcement, the judicial system and corrections.  Each senior will be required to complete one research project and one book report per semester and make a 30 minute classroom presentation on each.  Field trips will include visits to various correctional institutes.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE:

Child and Lifespan Development

Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Credits:  1/2 Credit (fall semester course)

This course prepares students to understand the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development throughout the lifespan.  Experiences such as laboratory observations, job shadowing, service learning, and laboratory participation will enhance the learning process.  Instructional content includes child development theories and research; prenatal development; infants and toddlers; preschool years; middle childhood; adolescence; adulthood; geriatrics; death and dying; careers; and leadership, citizenship, and teamwork.

Early Childhood Education Careers Level I:

Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Credits: 1 (full-year)

Level I provides students a foundation in the concepts of child development theory and affords them the opportunity to integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for related careers.  Job shadowing opportunities are also available.

Early Childhood Education Careers Level II:

Grade Level: 11^th & 12^th

Credits: 1 (full-year but 2 periods blocked)

Level II provides students the opportunity to apply child development theory, develop and implement learning activities for young children, and integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for related careers.  Laboratory experiences offer internships and co-op education opportunities.

Early Childhood Education Careers Level III:

Grade Level: 11^th – 12^th

Credits: 1 (full-year but 2 periods blocked)

Level III serves as a capstone course.  Students continue to have the opportunity to develop and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom strategies.  Content provides students the opportunity to study administration, management issues, and special needs children.  Students will apply the marketable early childhood education knowledge and skills previously acquired in increasingly responsible positions.  Laboratory experiences will be available through internships and co-op education opportunities.

Early Childhood Education Cooperative:

Grade Level:  11^th – 12^th

Credits: 1 (full-year)

Early Childhood Education programs have a work experience option.  Classroom instruction can be

enhanced with on-the-job experiences in an early childhood related job and earn up to 2 credits.

Family and Consumer Sciences

Grade Level: 9^th& 10^th  

Credits:  1/2 Credit (spring semester course)

This course is a comprehensive, foundation course designed to assist students in developing core knowledge and skills needed for successful life planning and management.  Content includes human development; family and parenting education; resource management; housing and living environments; nutrition and foods; textiles and apparel; leadership development; and career preparation.  A unique focus is on the management of families, work, and their interrelationships.  The course provides a foundation for further study in specialized related career areas.

Housing and Interior

Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12th

Credit:  1 (full-year)

This course prepares students to understand the physical, psychological and social influences pertaining to housing decisions.  The class includes instruction to the human and environmental factors influencing the form and use of housing, varied types of housing costs, interior and exterior design home furnishings and equipment.  It also addresses the selection, use and care of available resources for achieving improved living space to meet individual and family needs.

Nutrition and Foods

Grade Level:  10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Credits:  ½ (fall semester)

This course prepares students to understand the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and well-being; the selection, preparation and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs and patterns.  It also teaches skills in food preparation.

Textiles and Apparel

Grade Level:  10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Credits:  ½ (spring semester)

This class prepares the individual to understand the social, psychological, and physiological aspects of the selection, construction, maintenance, and alteration of apparel and textile products.  It provides students with lavatory experiences in construction.  It develops a range of students from the drama student who is making costumes, the novice seamstress who likes to sew or the student interested in fashion design.

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