Program Areas
Agriscience Education
Prepares students for careers in agricultural fields and includes five major areas of study; AgriEngineering, Animal Biosystems, Plant Biosystems, Environmental & Natural Resources, and AgrisCommerce and Communication. Some of the careers available to Agriscience students are Forestry Specialist, Agricultural Engineer, Aquaculturist, and Sports Turf Manager.
Business/Marketing Education
Provides students with a foundation in business operations and practices. Business/Marketing students may choose to pursue a course of study that specializes in Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, or Management. A few of the careers available in Business/Marketing related fields are Accountant, Human Resources Manager, Graphic Design Specialist, and Public Relations Director.
Career Technologies Education
Designed to allow students to explore a variety of technological careers. This includes careers associated with Communication, Physical Technologies, and Bio-Related Technologies. This program has two distinct courses, Career Discoveries for students in grades 6-8 and Career Explorations for students in grades 9 or 10. Examples of career opportunities available to students in this program include Advertising and Design, Carpentry, Cosmetology, and Engineering.
Family and Consumer Science Education (FACS)
Provides students with the skills necessary to manage their personal, family, and work lives. Education, Family and Community Services, and Culinary Arts are examples of areas in this program. Career opportunities include Fashion and Interior Design, Chef, Dietitian, Teacher/Educator, and Social Worker.
Health Science Education
Students pursue healthcare and medical related careers. Examples of coursework areas include Human Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Language, and Legal and Ethical Responsibilities. Some of the careers available in this program include Physician, Nurse, Dentist, Medical Transcriptionist, Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) and Public Health Worker.
Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates (JAG)
Helps students transition from school to college and from school to work. JAG accomplishes this goal by teaching students key career competencies in resume development, job search techniques, verbal and written communications, time-management, and team leadership.
Technical Education
Students study Art and Communications, Construction, Human Services, Information Technology, Logistics, Transportation and Distribution, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Examples of careers in this program include Aircraft Mechanic, Internetworking, Commercial Photography, and Marine Technology.