Engineering

CTE Pathway Programs

           where

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            Advanced Engineering (Project Lead The Way - PLTW)
            Design, Illustrating, and Drafting Technology
            Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology

          High Schools With Programs:
 
  • Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS
  • Montgomery Blair HS
  • Winston Churchill HS
  • Damascus HS
  • John F. Kennedy HS
  • Magruder HS *
  • Northwest HS

 

 
  • Quince Orchard HS
  • Rockville HS
  • Sherwood HS
  • Springbrook HS
  • Watkins Mill HS *
  • Wheaton HS *
  • Thomas S. Wootton HS
  • Walt Whitman HS *
 
* Project Lead The Way Sites


  Program Details:
 

Status:
  • Courses Available


Graduation Requirements:
  • USM Completer
  • CTE Completer
  • Adv. Tech Ed Credit
  • Tech Ed Credit
 

Industry Certifications:
  • IEEE
 


Cluster:   Engineering, Scientific Research, and Manufacturing Technologies

Program Description:
Engineering Technology
The Academy of Engineering Technology program provides a foundation for students interested in a technical career or a career in the field of engineering. Students learn to apply theories and principles of math and science to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems.
High School Program Planner
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
English
English
English

Mathematics
Algebra 1
Geometry

Mathematics
Geometry
 Algebra 2

Mathematics
Algebra 2
 Pre calculus*

Mathematics
Pre calculus*
 Calculus*

Science
Matter & Energy*

Science
Biology*

Science
   Chemistry*

Science (Elective)
 Physics*

Social Studies
U.S. History A&B
Social Studies
National, State, and Local Government A&B
Social Studies
Modern World History A&B
(Elective)

Foreign Language
Spanish*

Foreign Language
Spanish*

Fine Arts
Principles of Technology/Physics A/B*
(Adv. Tech Credit)
or
Technological Innovations A/B
Physical Education
Health (.5)/ Elective (.5)
Principles of Technology 1A/1B*
(Adv. Tech Credit)
Exploring Technological Concepts (ETC)
(Tech Ed Credit)
Pre-Engineering A/B*
(Adv. Tech Ed Credit)
Communications System Technology A/B
Engineering Technology Internship
(Unlimited Repeats)

Highly Recommended Courses:
Accounting A/B
Web Site Development
Software Applications by Design A & B

Recommended Courses:
Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Course meets one of these Indicators of Rigor:
2 credits of foreign language
2 credits in advanced technology
Math courses beyond Algebra 2 and Geometry
4 credits in science
Articulation Agreements:
Montgomery College
Currently in revision with Montgomery College


Internships:

An internship in the engineering technology industry is required.

Please Note:
To ensure rigorous preparation for both college and careers, students are encouraged to take the highest level of science, mathematics, and foreign language. Successful completion of this sequence will fulfill requirements for the University System of Maryland and completion of a career development program resulting in a dual completer program.


Engineering Technology
CIP 15.1101.4

Requirements for Program Completion
1 credit A + 2 credits B + 1 credit C
Code
Course #
Course Title
Credit
A
5504
4210
5505
4211
Pre-Engineering A (Tech Ed Credit)
Pre-Engineering A (Adv. Tech Ed Credit)
Pre-Engineering B (Tech Ed Credit)
Pre-Engineering B (Adv. Tech Ed Credit)
.5
.5
.5
.5
B
5661
4222
5663
4223

Principles of Technology 1A (Tech Ed Credit)
Principles of Technology 1A (Adv. Tech Ed Credit)
Principles of Technology 1B (Tech Ed Credit)
Principles of Technology 1B (Adv. Tech Ed Credit)

.5
.5
.5
.5
3823
3824
Principles of Technology/Physics A 
Principles of Technology/Physics B
.5
.5
5502
4208
5503
4209
Communications Systems Technology A (Tech Ed Credit)
Communications Systems Technology A (Adv.Tech Ed Credit)
Communications Systems Technology B (Tech Ed Credit)
Communications Systems Technology B (Adv.Tech Ed Credit)
.5
.5
.5
.5
5506
4212
5507
4213
Technological Innovations A (Tech Ed Credit)
Technological Innovations A (Adv. Tech Ed Credit)
Technological Innovations B
(Tech Ed Credit) 
Technological Innovations B (Adv. Tech Ed Credit)
.5
.5
.5
.5
C 5709
Engineering Technology Internship (Unlimited Repeats)
.5


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