CTE
Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are leadership and career-focused groups associated with CTE classes. They give students a chance to build skills, compete in events, and explore career opportunities while developing confidence and teamwork.
The following CTSOs are offered at Hardin High School:
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A related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Five (5) endorsement areas offered in Texas.
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Industry
- Multi-Disciplinary Studies
- Public Service
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
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Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
Level 1
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Level 2
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
Level 3
Agricultural Structures Design & Fabrications (Welding I)
Level 4
Agricultural Equipment Design & Fabrication (Welding II)
Practicum AFNR
Industry Based Certification (IBC)
AWS Sense Welding Level 1
Animal Science
Level 1
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Level 2
Small Animal Management (.5 credits)
Equine Science (.5 credits)
Level 3
Livestock Production
Level 4
Advanced Animal Science
Veterinary Medical Applications
Practicum AFNR
Industry Based Certification (IBC)
Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Plant Science
Level 1
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Level 2
Greenhouse Operation and Production
Level 3
Floral Design
Level 4
Advanced Floral Design
Practicum AFNR
Industry Based Certification (IBC)
Texas State Florist's Assoc. Certification
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Graphic Design and Interactive Media
Level 1
Principles of Arts A/V Technology and Communications
Level 2
Commercial Photography I
Graphic Design and Illustration I
Level 3
Commercial Photography II
Graphic Design and Illustration II
Level 4
Practicum in Commercial Photography
Career Preparation I
Industry Based Certification (IBC)
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
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Business Management
Level 1
Business Information Management I
Level 2
Virtual Business (.5 credits)
Level 3
Human Resources (.5 credits)
Business Management
Level 4
Practicum in Business Management
Career Preparation I
Industry Based Certification (IBC)
General Management
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Culinary Arts
Level 1
Introduction to Culinary Arts
Level 2
Culinary Arts
Level 3
Advanced Culinary Arts
Level 4
Food Science
Practicum in Culinary Arts
Career Preparation I
Industry Based Certification (IBC)
Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery
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Health and Wellness
Level 1
Principles of Human Services
Level 2
Human Growth and Development
Level 3
Family and Community Services
Level 4
Food Science
Practicum in Human Services
Career Preparation I
Industry Based Certification (IBC)
Pre-Professional Certification in Nutrition, Food, and Wellness