4019 | Education Exploration: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Elective – no prerequisite
Education Exploration is a semester course designed to provide students with an overview of professions within education. Students will discover their own learning style and how learning styles impact teaching and the delivery of lessons. Experiences with various education professionals will enhance the understanding of classroom planning, licensure requirements, and career opportunities within school systems. This course includes a minimum of 15 extended learning hours, which may be outside of class time. With exemplary performance and instructor recommendation, students may apply for the Teacher Cadet program without meeting the 3.0 GPA requirement.
For students interested in teaching or working in the world of education
4041 | Teen Choices: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Wellness- no prerequisite
In this course, you will learn how to make healthy decisions throughout your teen years. You will learn skills and practices required by individuals to develop, manage and strengthen: social, psychological, and physical wellness, interpersonal relationships, safe sexual decision making, anti-substance use practices, and understanding teens and the law.
4210 | Life Management: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Personal Finance – no prerequisite
Students will develop decision-making skills to become educated consumers with an understanding and academic knowledge of consumer resources and financial organizations. The course focuses on personal and family resources, job and career, personal and family finances, and wellness. (Relevant topics include: independent living, healthy lifestyles, career research and job portfolios, personal financial literacy, investments, credit, insurance, leasing vs. purchasing of autos and homes.)
7290 | Interpersonal Relationships: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Wellness - no prerequisite
The purpose of the course is to acquire academic knowledge and understanding for healthy, respectful, and caring relationships across the life span. Emphasis is placed on family and friend dynamics, effective communication, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
4309 | Child & Adolescent Development: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Elective – no prerequisite
The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development necessary for strengthening the well-being of children and families. Content focuses on perspectives of human development, research and theories, understanding and nurturing development, and challenges to development.
7684CEFRHS | FRCC Intro to Education (EDU2211):
7061CEFRHS | FRCC Practicum I (EDU1088): 10 credits/6 college credits– grades 10, 11, 12 – Elective – Prerequisite: Education Exploration
EDU2211: Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural and economic forces that shape the United States public school system. Includes current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado. Special interest will be paid to the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system. At FCHS: Students in this class will be involved in a fast-paced, innovative, hands-on curriculum where they gain knowledge about teaching and learning. Students will develop and master skills that will be helpful in college and beyond, such as presentation, public speaking, writing, communication, and reasoning. Each student will make a difference with children as they "try out" teaching in a "mini-teaching" experience.
EDU 1088: Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the education facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
9707CEFRHS | FRCC Exploration of Teaching (EDU2201):
9708CEFRHS | FRCC Practicum II (EDU2088): 10 credits/6 college credits– grades 10, 11, 12 – English Language Arts – Prerequisite: EDU2211/EDU1088
EDU2201: Gives students a study of the broad overview of topics related to the teaching profession, grades K-12. Provides a hands-on, relevant exploration to help each student personally consider a career in education.
EDU 2088: Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the education facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
Career Tech Center: Early Childhood Education: grades 10, 11, 12
Early Childhood Education 1:
2465CEFRHS | FRCC Intro to ECE (ECE1011): 5 credits/3 college credits - English Language Arts
2478CEFRHS | FRCC Guidance Strategies for Children (ECE1031): 5 credits/3 college credits - Elective
2487 | Capstone: Early Childhood Education: 5 credits - English Language Arts
Early Childhood Education 2:
2476CEFRHS | FRCC ECE Child Growth Development (CEC2381): 5 credits/3 college credits - Elective
2993CEFRHS | FRCC Curriculum Dev: Method & Techniques (ECE2621): 5 credits/3 college credits - English Language Arts
2443 | World-Based Learning: Education: 5 credits - Elective
4034 | Work-Based Learning: Education: Various credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Elective – prerequisite: Any pathways course
The Work-based Learning (WBL) experience allows for the application of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that are delivered through the coursework of the Program of Study (POS). Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future career and post secondary education.