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BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, & FINANCE

O703 *
O730E ONLINE *
CTE/BUSINESS & FINANCE This course provides instruction in the fundamental micro and macro-economic principles as they relate to business financial

Offered at Orange High School and Online only

activities and outcomes. Students will gain an understanding of how business and the local, national, and international economy
interact to produce a profit or loss. Economic, financial, and accounting concepts taught in this course will enable students to
understand key elements involved in planning and managing business financial success. This course is approved as a “G” Elective
for admission to the University of California

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
O282

This practicum and internship course allows the students to apply academic and career readiness skills in a workplace environment.
Instruction will combine standards-based classroom instruction with extended on-site industry experience. Students will learn all aspects
of Professionalism, and apply 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity and Problem Solving
in a real world setting. Interested students can prepare to take the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate.

EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY SERVICES SECTOR
Education Pathway (132)
Offered at Canyon, El Modena, Orange, & Villa Park High School

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Career Focus Education O753 Introductory
02 Careers in Education (UC-G) O721 * Concentrator
02 Child Development (UC-G) O751 * Concentrator

03 STEM Teach – Science/Math O602 Capstone
03 Professional Internship O132 Capstone

CAREER FOCUS EDUCATION
O753
CTE/EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT &
This course explores careers in the field of Education and Family Services through experiential learning and observation.
Students will learn the opportunities for post-secondary education and the requirements to work in each career field. Students
will be prepared to take more advanced classes in the Education, Child Development, and Family Services pathways.
FAMILY SERVICES SECTOR O721 *
CAREERS IN EDUCATION

Education is the fundamental discipline upon which all other courses of learning depend. Careers in Education is for students who may
be considering teaching as a vocation. This course will provide a basic preview of the field of education including such topics as: the
organization of education especially on a local level, needs and opportunities in the field, the credentialing process, personal
collegiate and career planning, the stages of childhood development, and instructional methods and techniques. Emphasis will be
placed on active participation in "hands-on" experiences such as: teacher interviews, classroom observations, lesson planning, student
teaching, guided evaluations, and peer and cross-age tutoring. This course is UC approved as a “G” Elective.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
O751 *

Students will study the history, philosophy and major theories of child growth and development. Instruction includes biological,
hereditary and environmental influences on development together with methods of supporting and promoting optimum healthy
growth. This course is UC approved as a “G” Elective.

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning