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Language Arts

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Credits:
5
Course Description

Provides an introduction to early childhood education. Includes the eight key areas of professional knowledge: Child growth and development; health, nutrition and safety; developmentally appropriate practices; guidance; family and community relationships; diversity; professionalism; administration and supervision. Focuses on ages from birth through age 8.

Graduation Requirement
Concurrent Enrollment

Business Communications

Course Description

This course emphasizes effective business writing and cover letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. This course includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication. This foundational course supports Futures Lab students in their business endeavors with community partners and authentic projects. 

Graduation Requirement

Capstone: Culinary Arts

Credits:
5
Course Description

This course allows for individualized, advanced, and/or cumulative work using the skills students accumulated through the Culinary & Hospitality pathway.  The work will be both individualized and collaborative for students within the culinary arts to allow for specialized study as well as large group projects. It may include project-based learning, preparation for industry certification, leadership opportunities, and community outreach. The specific content and course design is determined by the instructor, in collaboration with individual students.

Graduation Requirement

Capstone: Computer Science

Credits:
5
Course Description

This course allows for advanced work in both the Coding and Networking & Cybersecurity tracks of the IT pathway. This advanced work can be individualized to the specific program of study to allow for specialized study for the student. It may include project based learning or preparation for end of program industry certification. Specific content and course design will be determined by the instructor in collaboration with the individual student.

Graduation Requirement
PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.