Curriculum

Overview

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Applications is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to engage in future academic and vocational courses of study in high school, community college, and Institutions of Higher Learning. Students in STEM Applications complete study in Leadership, Interpersonal and Self-Directional Skills; Preparing for the 21st Century Workforce; Health Services Technology; Business, Management, and Administration; Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication; Marketing, Sales, and Services; Finance; Hospitality and Tourism; Information Technology; Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; Education and Training; Health Science; Human Services; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; Government and Public Administration; Architecture and Construction; Manufacturing; and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The STEM Applications curriculum framework is built upon 21st Century Skills Standards, Standards for Success, and the National Educational Technology Standards for Students. Mississippi Career Pathways and Mississippi Department of Education Subject Area Testing benchmarks are integrated throughout the competencies, objectives, suggested teaching strategies, and suggested assessment strategies.

Goals

1. Develop science, technology, and engineering skills.
2. Improve recruitment among students into science, technology, and engineering fields.
3. Utilize technological systems to solve problems related to predictable and unpredictable real-world situations.
4. Create a comprehensive course that includes academic skills, career and technical topics, and 21st century skills.
5. Develop a state-of-the-art secondary 1-year pre-engineering program

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