Metro Technology Centers - Career Majors - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

PLTW Pre-Engineering Advanced

Students in this major will study pre-engineering through the exciting Project-Lead-the-Way (PLTW) curriculum that will provide students hands on projects and experiences. In addition, students will complete advanced math and science courses. Students who complete this major will have been exposed to a diverse curriculum that will better equip them to choose a major at the college/university level. Students will also have the strong math and science foundation needed to be prepared to enter a college/university program in a pre-engineering related field.

Students will take the required PLTW courses then they may choose any combination of math and sciences to complete the remaining hours of the 1440 hour major. Please note that Metro Technology Centers will provide the PLTW courses at Northeast Academy and that Northeast Academy will provide the math and science courses for the career major.

Career Major Length	1440 Hours

Course Title	Hours
Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)	120
Principles of Engineering (PLTW)	120
Engineering Design and Development (PLTW)	120
Elective (PLTW)	120
Geometry	120
Algebra II	120
Pre-AP Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus	120
AP Calculus Statistics	120
Pre-AP Chemistry	120
Pre-AP Physics	120
AP Environmental Science	120
AP Physics	120
AP Biology	120
AP Chemistry	120

Average Oklahoma Salary
Varies

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Reading, language and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
Ability to take directions from others
Good eye-hand coordination
Manual dexterity
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to handle high stress situations
Good physical and mental health
Attention to detail
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to be a team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Who Can Enroll
Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

Prerequisites

Must be a current Northeast Academy student OR apply and be accepted to Northeast Academy
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Grade level of B or above in math and science
Algebra I (with a B or better)
Geometry (with a B or better) or concurrent enrollment

Location
Northeast Academy of Health Science & Engineering
3100 N. Kelley Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Student Organization
SkillsUSA

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)

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PLTW Pre-Engineering Advanced

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