Cosmetology

494550 Cosmetology I

Credits: 1  Grade Levels:  11-12

This two semester instructional program prepares the individual to begin achieving the basic competencies necessary to begin in a program of study in cosmetology.

494560 Cosmetology Lab

Credits: 1  Grade Levels:  11-12

The course allows the completion of the 1,500 hours of training and instruction required to be eligible for the State of Board of Cosmetology licensing examination.

494570 Cosmetology II

Credits: 2  Grade Levels:  11-12

The course allows the completion of the 1,500 hours of training and instruction required to be eligible for the State of Board of Cosmetology licensing examination.

Criminal Justice

494610 Criminal Law

Credits: 1  Grade Levels:  9-12

This instructional program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, and basic crime prevention methods.

494620 Introduction of Criminal Justice

Credits: 1  Grade Levels:  9-12

This instructional program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control, and public relations.

494630 Foundations of Law Enforcement

Credits: 1  Grade Levels:  9-12

This instructional program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative patrol, traffic control, crowd control, and public relations.

Medical Professions

495300 Human Anatomy & Physiology

Credits: 1  Grade Levels:  9-12

This course focuses on anatomical and physiological systems of the body as well as the diseases of those systems.

495330 Medical Procedures

Credits: .5  Grade Levels:  9-12

Medical Procedures is a one unit course that helps students develop specific and general skills needed by the health science technology professional.

495340 Introduction to Medical Professions

Credits: .5  Grade Levels:  9-12

This course provides a general overview of the many health related occupations and the special concerns of the health care worker.

495360 Medical Terminology

Credits: .5  Grade Levels:  9-12

Medical Terminology is a one semester course that assists students in developing the language used for communication in the health care profession.

495370 Abnormal Psychology

Credits: 1  Grade Levels:  9-12

This course provides a basic survey of maladaptive human behavior.  Major psychological disorders, their causes, symptom behaviors, cultural influences, and relevant treatment approaches are discussed.  Included topics are historical medical background, perspectives of treatment of the mentally ill, fundamental definitions, causes of anxiety disorders, disorders of mood including depression and bipolar disorder, personality disorders, disorders of thought including schizophrenia, substance related disorders, and domestic violence.  Legal, ethical, and social issues relating to the medical professional's role in treating psychological disorders are explored.

495380 Introduction to Medical Professions Expanded

Credits: .5  Grade Levels:  9-12

This course is designed as an extension of Introduction to Medical Professions.  The course provides students with a general overview of the more crucial content areas of the health science technology education program core courses.  Areas covered are medical terminology, medical math, human growth and development, processes of disease, and employability skills needed within the health care industry.  This course is recommended for students who will not have the opportunity to take any additional health science technology education courses other than introduction to Medical Professions.

495390 Medical Procedures Expanded

Credits: .5  Grade Levels:  9-12

This course focuses on the specific skills needed in several different areas of health care.  Students are able to build upon the skills gained in the Medical Procedures course.  The different areas addressed are dental assisting, laboratory assisting, medical assisting, nurse assisting, physical therapy assisting, and veterinary assisting.

495000 Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS)

Credits: 1  Grade Levels:  9-12

Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes, an introduction to bioinformatics, and the use of computer science, mathemathics, and information theory to model and analyze biological systems.  Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases.