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On-Campus CTE/JTED Pathways at CFHS

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Catalina Foothills High School offers Career & Technical Education (CTE) and JTED Pathways designed to provide students with hands-on experience, industry certifications, and dual enrollment opportunities.

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Sports Medicine (2 to 3-Year Program)

  • Sports Medicine: Anatomy and Physiology (Honors Credit Available) – 10th-11th Grade
  • Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation 2 (CPR and First Aid Certification, OSHA Healthcare Certification) – 11th-12th Grade
  • Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation 3 (Internship, Physical Therapy Technician or Clinical Medical Assistant Certification) – 12th Grade

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Biotechnology (2 to 3-Year Program)

  • Chemistry: Intro to Biotechnology (Honors Credit Available) – 10th-11th Grade
  • Applications of Biotechnology (U of A Dual Enrollment MCB 101, OSHA Healthcare Certification) – 11th-12th Grade
  • Advanced Biotechnology (U of A Dual Enrollment MCB 102) – 12th Grade

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Engineering (3-Year Program)

  • Intro to Engineering Design – 9th-12th Grade
  • Principles of Engineering – 10th-12th Grade
  • Engineering Design and Development (U of A Dual Enrollment ENGR 102, Autodesk CAD Certification) – 11th-12th Grade

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Business (2 to 3-Year Program)

  • Business and Marketing 1 – 10th-12th Grade
  • Business and Marketing 2 – Business Development & Administration (Rise Up Business Certification) – 11th-12th Grade
  • Business and Marketing 2 – Applied Business Systems (QuickBooks or MOS Certification) – 11th-12th Grade
  • Business and Marketing 3 (Internship) – 12th Grade

Graphic Design student

Graphic Design (2 to 3-Year Program)

  • Graphic Design 1 – 10th-12th Grade
  • Graphic Design 2 (Adobe Illustrator Certification) or Graphic Design Publication – 11th-12th Grade
  • Graphic Design 3 (Adobe Certification in Photoshop or InDesign) – 12th Grade

Film and Media students

Film & Television: Media (2 to 3-Year Program)

  • Film & Television: Media 1 – 10th-12th Grade
  • Film & Television: Media 2 (Adobe Premiere Pro Certification) – 11th-12th Grade
  • Film & Television: Media 3 (Adobe Certification) – 12th Grade

Photography student

Photography (2 to 3-Year Program)

  • Digital Photography 1 – 10th-12th Grade
  • Digital Photography 2 (Adobe Photoshop Certification) – 11th-12th Grade
  • Digital Photography 3 (Adobe Certification and Professional Portfolio) – 12th Grade

Theatre students

Technical Theatre (3 to 4-Year Program)

  • Theatre Fundamentals – 9th-12th Grade
  • Intermediate Theatre Productions (OSHA 10 Industry Certification) – 10th-12th Grade
  • Advanced Theatre Productions 1 – 11th-12th Grade
  • Advanced Theatre Productions 2 – 11th-12th Grade

Computer Programming students

Computer Programming (2 to 3-Year Program)

  • AP Computer Principles – 10th-12th Grade
  • AP Computer Science A – 11th-12th Grade
  • Advanced Computer Programming (Oracle Java Certification) – 11th-12th Grade

Early Childhood students and teacher

Early Childhood Education (2 to 3-Year Program)

  • Early Childhood Education 1 (Dual Enrollment PCC ECE 117/ECE 118, Fingerprint Clearance Card, Mandatory Reporting) – 10th-12th Grade
  • Early Childhood Education 2 (Dual Enrollment PCC ECE 118 {for 2024-2025} and ECE 125, CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Food Handlers Certification) – 11th-12th Grade
  • Early Childhood Education 3 (Internship – Available 2025-2026) – 12th Grade

These CTE/JTED programs provide valuable real-world skills and prepare students for college, careers, and industry certifications.
For more information, please contact the CFHS counseling department.