IRVING ISD - CAREER CLUSTERS

Pathways offered in High School

The Academy 

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services. 

Hospitality Path

  • Travel and Tourism
  • Food Science Tech
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Hospitality I
  • Hospitality II
  • SITE - Internship

Culinary Path

  • Travel and Tourism
  • Food Science Tech
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Introduction to Culinary Arts
  • Restaurant Management
  • Culinary I
  • Culinary II

 

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services. 

Computer Maintenance - Networking Cluster

  • Computer Maintenance I
  • Computer Maintenance II
  • Computer Cabling and Design
  • DCP I
  • CISCO 1-2 Internet I (Northlake)
  • CISCO 3-4 Internet II(Northlake)

Engineering Cluster

  • Principles of Engineering
  • Electronics I
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Arch. Graphics
  • Engineering: The Digital Future (Infinity)
  • Problems and Solutions in Technology
  • Research, Design and Development
  • Principles of Technology
  • DCP I

 

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
  • Independent Study

VISUAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. 

Media Technology

  • Introduction to Graphics Communications Careers
  • Introduction to Media Technology
  • Introduction to Video Communications
  • Media Tech I
  • Media Tech II
  • SITE Internship

Advertising

  • Introduction to Graphic Communications Careers
  • Introduction to Advertising Design
  • Advertisement Design I
  • Advertisement Design II
  • Advertisement Design III
  • Animation I
  • SITE Internship

LEGAL STUDIES

Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. 

Criminal Justice

  • Technical Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Homeland Security
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Forensics
  • Emergency Communications
  • Fundamentals of Criminal Law
  • SITE - Legal Services Internship

Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. 

  • Electronics I
  • Electronics II
  • IEEC
  • Engineering Principles
  • Architectural Graphics
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Research, Design and Development
  • Information Technology Applications
  • Principles of Technology
  • Independent Study

MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDIES

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. 

Medical Path

  • Introduction to Health Science Tech
  • Medical Terminology
  • Health Sciences Tech I
  • Health Sciences Tech II
  • Health Sciences Tech III
  • State Test
  • SITE - Medical Internship

Dental Path

  • Introduction to Health Science Technology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Health Science Tech I - Dental
  • Health Science Tech II - Dental
  • Health Science Tech III - Dental
  • State Test
  • SITE -  Dental Internship

EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. 

Education Studies

  • Teacher Prep I - TEACH I
  • Teacher Prep II - TEACH II
  • SITE Internship

Early Childhood

  • Early Childhood Professions I
  • Early Childhood Professions II
  • SITE Internship

                                                        Macarthur High School Career Pathways

Irving ISD 

Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.  Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy. 

  • Accounting I
  • Accounting II
  • Business Law
  • Independent Study
  • Career Prep – Business
  • Administrative Procedures Legal

Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. 

  • Banking and Financial Systems

Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services. 

  • BIMM
  • BCIS
  • Geographic Information Systems

Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. 

  • Fashion Marketing
  • International Marketing
  • Sports and Entertainment Management
  • Career Prep I – Marketing Dynamics
  • Career Prep II – Marketing Management
  • Independent Study - Entrepreneurship

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. 

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Scientific Research and Design

Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services. 

  • Career Studies – Hospitality
  • Restaurant Management
  • Food Science Technology
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Food Production, Management I
  • Food Production, Management II 

Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. 

  • Construction Systems (modular)
  • Architectural Blueprints and Specifications
  • Introduction to Construction Careers

Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.

  • Introduction to Transportation Careers
  • Auto Tech I
  • Auto Tech II
  • Collision Repair Tech I
  • Collision Repair Tech II
  • Diesel Mechanic I
  • Diesel Mechanic II

Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. 

  • Engineering Principles
  • Computer Applications (Infinity)
  • Principles of Technology
  • Civil Engineering and Architecture

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. 

  • Child Development
  • Exploring Education Careers
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Ready, Set, Teach II
  • Family Health Needs

 

Irving High School

Irving ISD  

Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

 

  • Building Trades I, II (Grades 11-12/Credit 3)

Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.  Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.

  • BCIS II
  • Accounting I
  • Accounting II
  • Business Law
  • Independent Study
  • International Business
  • Administrative Procedures Legal
  • Advanced Accounting Principles

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. 

  • Child Development
  • Exploring Education Careers
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Ready, Set, Teach II
  • Family Health Needs

Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. 

  • Banking and Financial Systems

 

Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.  

  • Career Studies – Hospitality
  • Restaurant Management
  • Food Science Technology
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Food Production, Management I
  • Food Production Management II

Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services. 

  • CMAT
  • Animation I

Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. 

  • Fashion Marketing
  • Sports and Entertainment Marketing
  • Sports and Entertainment Management
  • Career Prep I
  • Career Prep II
  • Independent Study – Entrepreneurship

Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance. 

  • Introduction to Transportation Careers
  • Auto Tech I
  • Auto Tech II
  • Collision Repair Tech I
  • Collision Repair Tech II
  • Diesel Mechanics I
  • Diesel Mechanics II

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs. 

  • Cosmetology I
  • Cosmetology II

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. 

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Health Science Technology I
  • Introduction to Health Science Technology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Health Science II

Technology Credit Options:

  • BIMM
  • BCIS
  • Tech Systems

Nimitz High School Career Pathways

Irving ISD  

The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. 

  • Vet Tech I
  • Animal Science
  • Introduction to Vet Assistant Technology
  • Agricultural Communications
  • Vet Tech II
  • Career Prep-Animal Science/Horticulture/Floral
  • Applied Agriculture and Technology
  • Introduction to Horticulture Science
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Floral Design and Interior Landscape Design
  • Advanced Floral Design
  • Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance
  • Advanced Agricultural Biotechnology

Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. 

  • Building Trades I, II (Grades 11-12/Credits 3)

Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.  Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.

  • Independent Study
  • Career Prep Business

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.

  • Child Development
  • Exploring Education Careers
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Ready, Set, Teach I
  • Ready, Set, Teach II
  • Career Preparation*

Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.  

  • Restaurant Management
  • Careers – Hospitality
  • Food Science Technology
  • Food Production, Management & Services I
  • Food Production, Management & Services II
  • Career Preparation*
  • Travel and Tourism

Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services. 

  • Communications Multimedia/Animation
  • Animation I
  • Principles of Technology**
  • Computer Applications

Technology Application Credit available (Student Choice) 

  • BCIS
  • BIMM
  • Com. Multimedia/Animation
  • Technology Systems
  • Computer Applications

Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. 

  • International Marketing
  • Sports and Entertainment Marketing
  • Sports and Entertainment Management
  • Career Prep I – Marketing Dynamics
  • Career Prep II – Marketing Management

Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance. 

  • Introduction to Transportation Careers
  • Auto Tech I
  • Auto Tech II
  • Collision Repair I
  • Collision Repair II
  • Diesel Mechanics I
  • Diesel Mechanics II

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. 

  • Anatomy and Physiology**
  • Scientific Research and Design

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs. 

  • Cosmetology I
  • Cosmetology II

Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. 

  • Banking and Financial Systems
  • Accounting I

** Designates innovative course

*Requires Marketing Certification

Union Bower Center for Learning

Irving ISD

 

 

 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (House 1)

Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance. 

  • Automotive Technician I
  • Automotive Specialization

Certification: OSHA Safety - 10hours, ASC A/C Recycle and Refrigeration, ASC Engine Repair, Quick Lube Tech Certificate, Glass Installation, Stereo and Sound Systems Installation   

COSMETOLOGY (House 1)

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs

  • Cosmetology I
  • Cosmetology II

Licensure: Cosmetologist

Shampoo & Conditioning Specialist, Manicurist, Facialist

Cost:

The cost for enrollment for the complete 2 year Cosmetology program is 125.00. The amount will cover the individual costs of the initial state permit, uniform, toolkit, smock, drape and plastic cape. Students enrolled in a one-year program will be charged 60.00 to cover costs for permit, uniform, plastic cape and other supplies for shampoo specialty. Students will be charged an additional fee for “Facial’s kit”. Students must provide a photo for the permit. Permit fee must be paid prior to the first day of class. Once the student is issued a permit, they will be eligible to work (limited capacity) in a salon. Fees for state licensing exam will be covered by Irving I.S.D. provided that the student completes and passes the exam within one month of their graduation from high school, or completes the test while enrolled in the course. Irving will provide transportation for testing for students that are eligible to test January-May. All fees must be paid prior to state licensing exam.

 

 
TECHNICAL HEALTH SERVICES - House 2

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. 

  • Introduction to Health Science Technology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Health Science Technology I
  • Health Science Technology II

Certification: OSHA 10 hour, CPR Clinical, Professional First Aid, C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant), Pharmacy Tech

 
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION - House 3

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.

  • Exploring Education Careers
  • Child Development
  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Ready, Set, Teach I or
  • Early Childhood Professions I
  • Ready, Set, Teach II or
  • Early Childhood Professions II

Certification: CPR adult and Infant, First Aid, OSHA 6 hour safety course, Texas (Paraprofessional) Educational Aide Certificate (Irving ISD)

 
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - House 4

Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services. 

  • BCIS I
  • BCIS II

Certification: MOS, IC3, Adobe

  • Problems and Solutions in Technology

Certification: A+, N+, Class D Water Operator, Class D Waste Water Treatment Operator