Career Pathways

The purpose of Child and Adolescent Development is to acquire knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development necessary for strengthening the well-being of children and families. Content focuses on perspectives of human development, research and theories, understanding and nurturing development and challenges to development.

Students in Life Management will develop decision-making skills to become educated consumers with an understanding and academic knowledge of consumer resources and financial organizations. The course focuses on personal and family resources, job and career, personal and family finances and wellness. Relevant topics include independent living, healthy lifestyles, career research and job portfolios, personal financial literacy, investments, credit, insurance, and leasing vs. purchasing of autos and homes.

Fashion Design and Merchandising is for students who wish to increase their knowledge and further their skills in the fashion design and merchandising industry. Topics include fashion designers, careers, clothing selection, fibers and fabrics, and fashion illustration. Projects are planned and completed in relation to the student’s individual interest and skill level.

Culinary Essentials 1

Formerly Creative Foods, this course is designed to introduce students to a variety of culinary skills and food preparation. Through instruction and culinary lab practice, this class will provide an opportunity for students to learn food preparation and demonstrate food safety. Some topics include introductory culinary skills and preparation of items such as quick breads, yeast breads and eggs, as well as meal and menu planning, nutrition and food-borne illnesses.

Culinary Essentials 2

Formerly Foreign and Gourmet Foods, this course is an intermediate culinary course designed for students interested in exploring culinary careers and to advance them to the next level of food preparation. The students will have the opportunity to prepare menu items that involve more detailed procedures and practice techniques used in the culinary field. Students will:

• Classify pasta types and create fresh pasta dishes
• Prepare and evaluate nutritional value of various types of meats
• Select herbs and spices to enhance flavors of foods
• Apply techniques used in cake and cookie decorating
• Develop skills in preparing advanced yeast breads and pastries
• Identify the origins and prepare foods from different regions and cultures
• Emphasize presentation throughout the course.

Baking and Pastry is intended for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the hospitality and culinary industry. Combining advanced food science, restaurant management, food preparation techniques and real-world internship opportunities, students, through baking and pastry arts, learn to develop their culinary skills and food knowledge to become employable and sought-after employees by local food service businesses.