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Advertising 1 (547006CD)
Unit
credit: Total of 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 - MUST BE
PAIRED WITH MARKETING 1
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This course is designed for students interested in obtaining
information about all aspects of advertising. Students will
study theory and create actual advertisements and displays
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Marketing in Today’s Economy 1
(542106CD)
Unit
credit: Total of 2 - MUST BE PAIRED WITH ADVERTISING 1
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course should be paired with Advertising.
This course
introduces marketing concepts, examines economic and
marketing and business fundamentals, and overviews the
marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution.
Some human resource fundamentals are included. The
competencies listed are core competencies for Marketing.
This is the basic Marketing course and should be taken
before the specialized courses. |
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Advertising 2 (547018CD)
Unit
credit: Total of 2 Prerequisite: Advertising 1 – MUST BE
PAIRED WITH MARKETING 2 |
Marketing in Today’s
Economy 2 (542118CD)
Unit
credit: Total of 2 Prerequisite: Marketing 1 – MUST BE
PAIRED WITH ADVERTISING 2 |
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Animal Science for
the Workplace
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1A
(Pre-Vet) (5608006CD)
Unit
credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12
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1B
(Pre-Vet) (560820ED)
Unit credit: 2 Prerequisite: Animal
Sci.
for the Workplace 1A |
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These courses are designed to prepare students for a career
in veterinary medicine or the companion animal industry.
Students will study the diagnosis and
treatment of animal diseases. Students will have hands-on
experiences with the principles and practices essential in
the production and management of small and large breed
animals. Topics to be discussed include: veterinary
terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathology, genetics,
handling and restraint, and physical examinations along with
common surgical skills as well as understanding related to
plant and animal life including biotechnology, and the
conservation of natural resources. Students will engage in a
variety of laboratory activities and will participate in
shadowing and/or other school-to-work experiences. Typical
instructional activities include hands-on experiences with
shop and barn animals on the career center’s campus.
Students also participate in personal and community
leadership development activities; planning and implementing
a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and
participating in FFA activities. |
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Ag Ed
Work-based 2
(Animal Science – Year 2) (569006CD)
Unit
credit 2 Prerequisite: Animal Science 1A/1B AND Instructor
Approval |
Ag Ed Work-based 2A
(Animal Science – Year 2) (569018CD)
Unit
credit 2 Prerequisite: Ag Ed Work-based 2 AND Instructor
Approval |
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The
purpose of the Co-operative work experience is to work in
the animal science field and gain related hands-on
experience. |
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1A (602006TD)
Unit
credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 Prerequisite:
Algebra 1 or Math Tech 2
1B (602018TD)
Unit
credit: 2 Prerequisite: Auto Collision Repair Technology 1A |
2A (602130TD)
Unit
credit: 2 Prerequisite: Auto Collision Repair Technology
1B
2B (602142TD)
Unit
credit: 2 Prerequisite: Auto Collision Repair Technology
2A |
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The
Automotive Collision Repair Technology program is designed
to prepare students to repair automobiles and light
commercial vehicles under the supervision of an experienced
automotive collision repair technician. Automotive
collision repair technology students receive instruction in
welding, body repair, surface finishing, and shop
management. |
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1A (603008ED)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville
Tech.)
Unit credit: 2
Suggested grade level 11 Prerequisite: Interview student and
parent
1B (603020ED)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville
Tech.)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 1A |
2A (603132ED)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville
Tech.)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 1B
2B (603144ED)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville Tech.) Unit
credit: 2 Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 2A
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The Automotive
Technology program is designed to prepare students to perform
routine maintenance and service on all types of automobiles under
the supervision of an experienced automotive technician. Automotive
technology students receive instruction in safety, troubleshooting,
and repair of engines and electrical systems as a foundation.
Special emphasis is given to the established competencies based on
the ASE/NATEF task list. |
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1A (609108ED)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville Tech.)
Unit credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 Prerequisite:
Interview with student and parent
1B (609120ED)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville Tech.)
Unit credit: 2 Prerequisite: Carpentry 1A |
2A (609232ED)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville Tech.)
Unit credit: 2 Prerequisite: Carpentry 1B
2B (609244ED)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville Tech.)
Unit credit: 2 Prerequisite: Carpentry 2A |
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The
Carpentry program is designed to prepare students to perform
entry-level carpentry tasks under the supervision of an
experienced carpenter. Carpentry students receive
instruction in framing, construction material, blueprint
reading, and safety. Also included is instruction in site
preparation, using power and hand tools, and applied
mathematics. |
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1A
(615006CD)
Credits: 2 Required grade level 11 Prerequisite:
Interview
1B
(615018CD)
Credits:2 Prerequisite: Cosmetology 1A |
2A
(615130CD)
Credits:2 Prerequisite: Cosmetology 1B
2B (615142CD)
Credits:
Prerequisite: Cosmetology 2A |
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The
Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students to
qualify for licensing examinations. Cosmetology students
receive training in the art and science of the care and
beautification of hair, skin, and nails. The course
includes scalp treatments, hair shaping, hair styling,
setting, waving, hair coloring, and shampoos and rinses.
Care of skin and nails includes manicuring and pedicuring,
massage, facials, makeup application, and hair removal.
Instruction in chemistry, bacteriology, and anatomy and
physiology of the face, head, arms, and hands is
incorporated by means of theory and practical application on
both mannequins and live models. Also included in the
course of study is salon planning and management. |
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1A
(572006CD)
Unit
credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 Prerequisite:
Interview
1B
(572018CD)
Unit credit: 2 Prerequisite: Cul. Arts 1A
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2A(572130CD)
Unit
credit: 2 Prerequisite: Cul. Arts 1A & 1B
2B(572142CD)
Unit
credit: 2 Prerequisite: Cul. Arts 2A |
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Culinary
Arts serves as the introduction to the study of the food
service industry. Students who enjoy working with food and
are willing to study and practice the techniques of cooking
will have greater success at employment upon completion.
All aspects of the industry and potential careers, equipment
use and upkeep, food preparation and service, food storage,
ordering, and work simplification are covered in this
program Students will receive practical and theoretical
experiences so that competence in each area will be
obtained. The Culinary Program at GSCC provides National
Restaurant Association certification and scholarship
opportunities for successful candidates. |
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1A (570006CD)
Unit credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 Prerequisite:
Interview
1B (570018CD)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 1A
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2A
(570130CD)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 1A & 1B
2B (570142CD)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 2A
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Using the
investigative project approach, students explore careers with young
children. Students learn how to plan and guide a variety of
children’s activities, such as reading, language, music, art,
science, math, and games. Characteristics of quality early
childhood programs and professional teachers are studied. Family
issues that influence children’s growth and development are
explored. Students develop important work skills for problem
solving, goal setting, teamwork, organizing, and creative thinking.
Reading, writing and computer skills are components of class work.
Community CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens classes and
certification are included. |
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1A (553006CD)
Unit credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12
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1B
(553018CD)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: 1A
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Using the
investigative project approach, students explore careers with young
children. Students learn how to plan and guide a variety of
children’s activities, such as reading, language, music, art,
science, math, and games. Characteristics of quality early
childhood programs and professional teachers are studied. Family
issues that influence children’s growth and development are
explored. Students develop important work skills for problem
solving, goal setting, teamwork, organizing, and creative thinking.
Reading, writing and computer skills are components of class work.
Community CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens classes and
certification are included. |
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301233CW/301333CW or
301333CW/301433CW
STUDENTS MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE THROUGH THEIR HIGH
SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR |
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The
English classes at Golden Strip Career Technology Center
offer a unique situation for the high school student who is
behind his age peers in school. To help the student be on
grade level with his age peers, the student can take two
English classes and also get two other credits in the same
year. The student can take either English 2 and 3 OR
English 3 and 4 along with Law Education and Local Career
Awareness. |
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1A (541006TD)
Unit
credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 |
1B
(541018TD)
Unit
credit: 2 Prerequisite:
Fashion Merchandising 1A |
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This
course is designed to explore the concepts and practices of
the fashion business to include an overview of the fashion
industry, the nature of fashion, and career development.
Functions of product technology, selling, advertising,
fashion buying, merchandising, and management will be
analyzed. Fashion Merchandising 1B is a continuation of
Fashion Merchandising 1A. |
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Health Science
Technology
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1A(555006CD)
Unit credit: 2 Grade Level: 11, Prerequisite: Biology I
1B (555018CD)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: Health Science Technology 1A
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2A (555130CD)
Unit credit: 2
Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: Health Science IB
2B (555142CD)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: Health Science Technology 2A
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Health Science
Technology courses introduce the student to themes and components
common to a wide variety of health careers and provide a foundation
for further study in the health professions. The course content
emphasizes lifelong learning and the interdisciplinary team approach
with special emphasis given to ethical practice, communication
skills, infection control, computer literacy and work-based
learning. The curriculum introduces the student to hygiene and
grooming, medical terminology, first aid/CPR, body structure,
nutrition and tasks unique to most health care careers and provides
for review and mastery of these topics by graduation. The course
also covers anatomy and physiology of all body systems and high
level tasks unique to most health care careers and geriatric and
terminally ill care. |
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Sports Medicine
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1A (555506CD)
Unit credit: 2, Suggested grade level 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Biology
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1B (570142CD)
Unit credit: 2,
Suggested grade level 11-12
Prerequisite:
Sports Medicine 1A
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Sports Medicine emphasizes the prevention of athletic
injuries, including the components of exercise science,
anatomy, principles of safety, first aid, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR), and vital signs. Subject matter will
also include discussion of legal issues, members of the
sports medicine team, nutrition, protective sports
equipment, environmental safety issues, taping and wrapping,
mechanisms of injury, and application of other sports
medicine concepts. Students interested in healthcare
careers in athletic training, physical therapy, medicine,
exercise physiology, nursing, biomechanics, nutrition,
psychology, and radiology will benefit from this course. |
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Law Enforcement Services
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1A (651006CD)
Unit credit: 2, Grade level 11-12
1B (651018CD)
May be offer dual credit through
Greenville Tech
Unit credit: 2 |
Law/Safety/Sec
Work-based 2A
Law Enforcement Year 2 - 659006CD
Unit credit: 2,
Prerequisite: Law Enforcement 1
Law/Safety/Sec
Work-based 2B
Law Enforcement Year 2 - 659018CD
Unit credit: 2,
Prerequisite: Law Enforcement 1 |
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This course studies Criminal Justice from the perspective of
law enforcement officers. The curriculum is designed to
expose students to a variety of subjects relevant to
pursuing careers in law enforcement and criminal justice.
This course also provides some basic skill level training
similar to that found in police academies. |
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1st Semester (Drafting)
(617208ED)
(May offer
dual credit through Greenville Tech.)
Unit credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 Prerequisite: Geometry
concurrently
2nd
Semester (Drafting) (617008ED)
(May offer dual credit through
Greenville Tech.)
Unit credit: 2 Prerequisite: Mech. Des. 1A
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Architectural
Construction Work-based 2
(Drafting – Year 2) (669006CD)
Prerequisites:
Mech/Arch Design I and
Instructor Approval
Architectural
Construction Work-based 2B
(Drafting – Year 2) (669018CD)
Prerequisites: Mech/Arch Design I and
Instructor Approval
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The Computer Aided Drafting unit is an integral part of all design
related careers. Emphasis is placed on mechanical and architectural
designs. Instruction takes students from using drafting tools and
techniques to the computer software AutoCAD. Students will be
prepared for college or entry-level jobs in a related industry. |
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1A
(503006CD)
Unit credit: 2
Suggested grade level 10-12
Prerequisite: Declared keyboarding
proficient and successful completion of Web Design 1A &
1B |
1B (503018CD)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite: Multimedia 1A |
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This course is
designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed
for entry-level positions in multimedia and web publishing.
Multimedia combines computer-based text, graphics, audio, and video
within an interactive environment. Students gain proficiency in
using Macromedia Flash CS4, Fireworks CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, and
Adobe Creative Suite CS4. Projects consist of building an
electronic portfolio, creating a web photo album, creating a
mini-lesson movie, introduction to dynamic animated designs, and
building a digital autobiography. |
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1A (557006CD)
Unit credit: 2 Grade level 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry, Algebra II |
1B (557018CD)
Unit credit: 2
Prerequisite:
Pharmacology Tech 1A |
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Pharmacology
Technology is designed to train pharmacy technicians to pass the
Pharmacy Technician Certifying Board Examination. A practicing
pharmacist has developed the curriculum. The program includes 90
classroom hours plus 60 homework hours for a total of 150 hours.
The course is a self-paced computer based program in which students
prepare for national certification as a Pharmacy Technician. After
passing the exam students are qualified to work at a local
pharmacy. Students must purchase the CD-Rom at a cost of $205.00.
The cost of the national exam is $129.00. |
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1A (555506CD)
Unit
credit: 2 Suggested grade level 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Biology |
1B (555606CD)
Unit
credit: 2 Suggested grade level 11-12
Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 1 |
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Sports Medicine emphasizes the prevention of athletic
injuries, including the components of exercise science,
anatomy, principles of safety, first aid, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR), and vital signs. Subject matter will
also include discussion of legal issues, members of the
sports medicine team, nutrition, protective sports
equipment, environmental safety issues, taping and wrapping,
mechanisms of injury, and application of other sports
medicine concepts. Students interested in healthcare
careers in athletic training, physical therapy, medicine,
exercise physiology, nursing, biomechanics, nutrition,
psychology, and radiology will benefit from this course. |
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1A (503106CD)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville Tech.)
Unit credit:
2, Suggested grade level 10-12
Prerequisite: Declared keyboarding
proficient |
1B (503118CD)
Unit credit: 2,
Prerequisite: Web Design 1A |
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The purpose of Level 1A is to provide knowledge of
microcomputer hardware and its uses and to gain and expand
knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
business presentation software using MS Office 2007.
Students will also gain proficiency in HTML and Publisher.
Level 1B introduces the history of the internet, the
concepts of the internet and electronic mailing, graphics
design using desktop publishing software, and web page
construction. Students will also gain skills in designing,
implementing, and maintaining an internet site using a
mid-level authoring too. End of the year project is
designing, formatting, and publishing on the internet an
electronic portfolio to include samples of all work
completed in Levels 1A and 1B. Completion of Web Design 1A
& 1B will satisfy the SC state computer science
requirement. |
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1A (634006CD)
(May offer
dual credit through Greenville Tech.) Unit
credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 Prerequisite:
Math Tech 1
1A (634006CD)
(May offer
dual credit through Greenville Tech.) Unit
credit: 2 Suggested grade level 10-12 Prerequisite:
Math Tech 1
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2A (634130CD)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville
Tech.)
Unit credit 2
Prerequisite: Welding 1B
2B (634142CD)
(May offer dual credit through Greenville
Tech.)
Unit credit 2
Prerequisite: Welding 2A |
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The Welding
Technology program is designed to prepare students to perform
entry-level welding tasks under the supervision of an experienced
certified welder. Welding students receive training in gas and
electric welding. Included in the course of study is
instruction related to blue print reading, properties of metal, and
safety. |
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