This course is an overview to all aspects of the business environment. If you have an interest in owning a business or a career in business, marketing, finance or management, this course is for you. Come learn how to apply technology to business practices that will advance your computer skills in an interactive lab. Career and entrepreneurship units are included. This course is the prerequisite for the following programs: Business Management and Administrative Services, and Accounting. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College system for this program at high schools offering this option. Successful completion of the program may qualify students to receive the Mastery of Subject Area Graduation Endorsement. Students are encouraged to work with their program teachers to determine eligibility. For Office Use Only. CIP Code: 52.0300.10

Prerequisites:  None
Credits:  1 Elective Credit

This course emphasizes practical law while investigating topics such as law and the legal system, including criminal law and juvenile justice. In addition, this course explores careers in law to expose students to a variety of career options and assist them in making career choices. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Successful completion of the program may qualify students to receive the Mastery of Subject Area Graduation Endorsement. Students are encouraged to work with their program teachers to determine eligibility.

Prerequisites:  Sophomore Status
Credits:  1 Elective Credit

This course is a coordinated occupational employment approach to teaching and practicing the concepts in the industry. This course helps the student to practice and improve employability skills in the industry. This course may be repeated multiple times for credit.

Prerequisites:  Minimum of 1 credit in the Information Technology program; ability to provide own transportation to internship site
Credits:  1 Elective Credit

The Culinary Basics class is an entry-level course for the Culinary Arts Program. Students are introduced to kitchen equipment, organization and operations, sanitation and safety, nutrition, food preparation and cooking skills. Work place skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, and personal development are emphasized. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College system for this program at high schools offering this option. Successful completion of the program may qualify students to receive the Mastery of Subject Area Graduation Endorsement. Students are encouraged to work with their program teachers to determine eligibility. (Name change to Culinary Basics for 21-22 SY; previously known as Intro to Culinary)

Prerequisites:  None
Credits:  1 Elective Credit

Marketing is offered to students who have an interest in learning about the fields of business, sales, marketing, merchandising, and management occupations. In the Marketing course, students will experience many different parts of the marketing process including advertising, sales, display, human relations, management, and communication. The campus student store is a hands-on laboratory setting for the students to apply marketing concepts and will be utilized in the marketing class instruction. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College system for this program at high schools offering this option. Successful completion of the program may qualify students to receive the Mastery of Subject Area Graduation Endorsement. Students are encouraged to work with their program teachers to determine eligibility.

Prerequisites:  None
Credits:  1 Elective Credit

Students will learn about personal finance and economics including budgeting with intention, investing, saving, planning and money management, risk management, and credit. This course introduces students to the components of a comprehensive financial plan and provides insight into to the world of economics. Students will evaluate the economic role of small business in the financial services industry. Upon successful completion of this one credit course students will earn a CTE course credit; this course fulfills the economics requirement needed for graduation.

Prerequisites:  None
Credits:  1 Elective Credit