Career and Technology Studies & Knowledge and Employability
Career and Technology Studies (CTS) and Knowledge and Employability (K&E) pathways build on the Career & Technology Foundations (CTF) inquiry-based, hands-on studies. CTS involves five main clusters composed of occupational areas with industry commonalities.
The 5 CTS Clusters
- Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT)
- Health, Recreation & Human Services (HRH)
- Media, Design & Communication Arts (MDC)
- Natural Resources (NAT)
- Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation (TMT)
Dr. E.P. Scarlett Offerings in Career and Technology Studies
Architectural Design Studies Fee: None
Architectural Design Studies revolves around using architecture as a vehicle for teaching elements and principles of design. Students will learn about what design process looks like and how to implement good process through a series of student projects. Students will learn both AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit software basics in grade ten, and subsequently expand their knowledge in grades 11 and 12. Architectural Design students will learn how to read and create annotated drawings, work at scale, and learn how to use space effectively and efficiently while solving design briefs for a variety of spaces and structures. Students will gain some experience in 3D modelling and rendering in first year as well. In future years, students will also tackle areas including landscape design and interior design. In all three years, students will create presentation ready drawings for industry experts.
Introductory Design Studies Modules (2022-2023)
- DES 1020 - The Design Process
- DES 1030 - 2-D Design 1
- DES 1040 - 3-D Design 1
- DES 1050 - CAD 1
- DES 1910 - DES Project A
Intermediate Design Studies Modules (2022-2023)
- DES 2035 - 2-D Design 2
- DES 2045 - 3-D Design 2
- DES 2055 - CAD 2
- DES 2910 - DES Project B
- DES 2920 - DES Project C
Advanced Design Studies Modules (2022-2023)
- DES 3095 - Architectural Design
- DES 3125 - Interior Design
- DES 3135 - Landscape Design
- DES 3155 - Modelling - Virtual
- DES 3910 - DES Project D
Computing Science 10 Fee: $50
Students explore hardware, software, and the Internet, create webpages out of HTML and CSS, and write simple structured algorithms and programs using Snap and Processing programming languages.
Introductory Computing Science Modules (2022-2023)
- CSE 1010 - Computer Science 1
- CSE 1110 - Structured Programming 1
- CSE 1120 - Structured Programming 2
- CSE 1210 - Client-side Scripting 1
- CSE 1910 - CSE Project A
Computing Science 20
Students continue to explore hardware and software and write algorithms and programs with more complex data structures and custom methods using the Java programming language.
Intermediate Computing Science Modules (2022-2023)
- CSE 2010 - Computer Science 2
- CSE 2110 - Procedural Programming 1
- CSE 2120 - Data Structures 1
- CSE 2140 - Second Language Programming 1
- CSE 2910 - CSE Project B
Computing Science 30
Students write algorithms and programs that focus on demonstrating iterative algorithms, recursion, and object-oriented programming using the Java and Python programming languages.
Advanced Computing Science Modules (2022-2023)
- CSE 3110 - Iterative Algorithm 1
- CSE 3120 - Object-oriented Programming 1
- CSE 3140 - Second Language Programming 2
- CSE 3310 - Recursive Algorithms 1
- CSE 3910 - CSE Project D
Note: Alberta universities accept the five credits from this course as a 30-level science requirement.
Construction Fee: $50
No prior experience is required. The main outcome for this course is to introduce students to the safe operation of hand and power woodworking tools. Students will have the opportunity to use various types of engineered and natural woods while building meaningful projects to take home.
The 50 $ course fee covers student safety equipment, materials, tools, and tool maintenance.
Introductory Construction Technology Modules (2022-2023)
- CON 1010 - Construction Tools and Materials
- CON 1120 - Product Management
- CON 1130 - Solid Stock Construction
- CON 1160 - Manufactured Materials
- CON 1910 - CON Project A
Intermediate Construction Technology Modules (2022-2023)
- CON 2120 - Multiple Materials
- CON 2130 - Furniture - Box Construction
- CON 2140 - Furniture - Frame & Panel
- CON 2910 - CON Project B
- CON 2920 - CON Project C
Advanced Construction Technology Modules (2022-2023)
- CON 3120 - Tool Maintenance
- CON 3130 - Furniture - Leg & Rail
- CON 3160 - Cabinetmaking - Cabinets & Countertops
- CON 3910 - CON Project D
- CON 3920 - CON Project E
Environmental Stewardship Fee:
- Students today are very concerned about the climate crisis, this course is intended to help students become educated and active participants in developing the hope that is needed to move toward solutions.
- Investigate scientific, cultural, and social issues related to the environment
- Study various topics such as botany (study of plants), ecotourism and consumerism in order to become innovative change-makers
Introductory Environmental Stewardship Modules (2022-2023)
- ENS 1020 - Fostering Stewardship
- ENS 1030 - Consumerism
- ENS 2050 - Environmental Ethics
- ENS 2220 - Energy Conservation Principles
- ENS 2910 - ENS Project B
Foods Fee: $65
- Learn about food production, preparation, and meal planning;
- Understand nutrition and healthy food choices, food costs and economics, and safe food handling techniques;
- Participate in cooking, baking, and food presentation for personal enjoyment and for the food service industry.
Introductory Foods Modules (2022-2023)
- FOD 1010 - Food Basics
- FOD 1020 - Contemporary Baking
- FOD 1030 - Snacks & Appetizers
- FOD 2060 - Milk Products & Eggs
- FOD 2180 - Vegetables & Fruits
Intermediate Foods Modules (2022-2023)
- FOD 2030 - Food Decisions and Health
- FOD 2050 - Bread Products
- FOD 2090 - Creative Cold Foods
- FOD 2130 - Vegetarian Cuisine
- FOD 2170 - International Cuisine
Advanced Foods Modules (2022-2023)
- FOD 3010 - Food for Life Stages
- FOD 3020 - Nutrition and Digestion
- FOD 3040 - Yeast Products
- FOD 3060 - Food Presentation
- FOD 3160 - Regional Cuisine
Legal Studies Fee: None
- Discover how changes in societal values foster governmental bills and how they become laws
- Explore the different levels of the Canadian court system and how the appeal process works
- Learn an overview of various branches of the law: contract law, criminal law, constitutional law, family law, employment law and environmental law
- Analyze landmark and precedent creating cases involving the branches of law that we study in class
- Participate in mock trials involving both civil and criminal cases
Introductory/Intermediate Legal Studies Modules (2022-2023)
- LGS 1010 - Private Law
- LGS 1020 - Public Law
- LGS 2010 - Family Law
- LGS 2020 - Employment Law
- LGS 2030 - Environmental Law
Advanced Legal Studies Modules (2022-2023)
- LGS 3040 - Negligence
- LGS 3060 - Controversy & Change
- LGS 3070 - Landmark Decisions
- LGS 3080 - Criminal Law
- LGS 3910 - LGS Project D
Mechanics Fee: $30
- Learn about the modern automobile, automotive technology and the related systems
- Learn about and use the tools and shop equipment related to automotive repair
Develop safe and appropriate shop procedures and practices while learning to inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, and components of cars and light duty trucks.
Introductory Mechanics Modules (2022-2023)
- MEC 1015 - Mechanics Tools & Materials
- MEC 1020 - Vehicle Service & Care
- MEC 1040 - Engine Fundamentals
- MEC 1090 - Electrical Fundaments
- MEC 1110 - Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Intermediate Mechanics Modules (2022-2023)
- MEC 2010 - Vehicle Detailing
- MEC 2020 - Vehicle Maintenance
- MEC 2030 - Lubrication & Cooling
- MEC 2090 - Electrical Components
- MEC 2110 - Braking Systems
Advanced Mechanics Modules (2022-2023)
- MEC 3030 - Engine Diagnosis
- MEC 3040 - Engine Tune Up
- MEC 3050 - Engine Replacement
- MEC 3060 - Engine Reconditioning - Head
- MEC 3070 - Engine Reconditioning - Block
Cluster Courses Include
- BIT: Business, Administration, Finance and Information Technology Cluster:
- HRH: Health, Recreation and Human Services Cluster:
- Foods: nutrition and healthy food choices, food costs and economics, and safe food handling techniques; participate in cooking, baking, and food presentation for personal enjoyment (up to specialized level)
- Leadership: principles of leadership, opportunities for mentorship in the community, project/event management experience, effective communication skills, and interpersonal development
- Legal Studies: workplace, consumer, property, small business and criminal law (up to specialized level)
- Sports Medicine: sports injury management, immediate care, prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and certification in Red Cross CPR level C (CPR with AED) (up to specialized level)
- Sports Performance: fitness training techniques, sport psychology, nutrition for athletes (up to specialized level)
- MDC: Media, Design and Communication Arts Cluster:
- Architectural Design Studies: learn about the creative process from conception through to development in architecture, industrial design, engineering, interior design and landscaping (up to specialized level)
- NAT: Agriculture, Environmental Stewardship, Forestry, Primary Resources, Wildlife
- TMT: Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation Cluster:
- Construction: cabinet making and residential construction (up to specialized level)
- Mechanics: automotive services (up to specialized level
