LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1.877.453.2721
www.louisianaschools.net
State Board of Elementary
and Secondary Education
Mr. Keith Guice
Mr. Charles E. Roemer
President
5th BESE District
6th BESE District
Mr. Walter Lee
Mr. Dale Bayard
Vice President
4th BESE District
7th BESE District
Ms. Louella Givens
Mr. John L. Bennett
Secretary/Treasurer
2nd BESE District
Member-at-Large
Mr. James D. Garvey, Jr.
Ms. Penny Dastugue
1st BESE District
Member-at-Large
Ms. Glenny Lee Buquet
Ms. Tammie A. McDaniel
3rd BESE District
Member-at-Large
Ms. Linda Johnson
Ms. Jeanette Vosburg
8th BESE District
Executive Director
For further information, contact:
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) does not discriminate on the basis of sex
in any of the education programs or activities that it operates, including employment and
admission related to such programs and activities. The LDE is required by Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to engage
in such discrimination. LDE’s Title IX Coord. is Patrick Weaver, Deputy Undersecretary,
LDE, Exec. Office of the Supt.; PO Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064; 877-4532721 or customerservice@la.gov. All inquiries pertaining to LDE’s policy prohibiting
discrimination based on sex or to the requirements of Title IX and its implementing
regulations can be directed to Patrick Weaver or to the USDE, Asst. Sec. for Civil Rights.
Paul Theriot, Section Supervisor
225-219-0489
Paul.Theriot@la.gov
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P.O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-964, to provide BESE, the legislature, and local school systems with an
update of the approved Areas of Concentration. This material was printed in accordance with the standards for
printing by state agencies established pursuant to R.S. 43:31.
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Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agriculture
Production/Management/Entrepreneurship
Agribusiness
*Agriscience I, II, III
Agriscience Construction
Agriscience-Leadership
Animal Science
Biotechnology in Agsci.
Coop Ag Ed I, II
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Env. Science
Forestry
Gen. Coop. Ed.
Horticulture
Precision Ag.
Principles of
Business
Small Animal Care
and Management
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Drafting and Design INCCER Welding I TE
Advanced Metals
Tech.
Nutrition and Food
Advanced Nutrition and Food Earth Science
Outdoor Power Equip I
Ag Power Equipment
Economics
Tech
Agricultural Educ. Elective I
Entrepreneurship
Physics
Agriscience Elective I
Equine Science
Physics for Tech (Regular)
Agriscience Leadership
Financial Math
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Basic E/E Tech.
Fine Arts Survey
Principles of Business
Basic Metal Tech.
Forestry
Principles of Marketing I
Basic Wood Tech.
Horticulture
*Senior Project
Biology II
Industrial Mach.
Speech I
Business English
Keyboarding
Transportation Tech.
Cabinet Making I
Keyboarding Apps.
Welding I
Carpentry I
NCCER Carpentry in Ag. Welding Technology
Chemistry
NCCER Electricity in Ag. World Geography
NCCER Welding in Ag.
World History
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Horticulture
NCCER Carpentry in Agriculture
Related Certification(s):
Canine Care
CNLP
NCCER Electricity in Agriculture
NCCER Welding in Agriculture
Equine Care
Landscape Contractor
NCCER Welding, Carpentry
Outdoor Power Equipment Tech
Ag/Ag Sciences-General
Ag Production Workers and Managers
Farm and Ranch Management
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences & Mgmt.
Food Science and Technology
Forestry and Related Sciences
Agricultural Product Inspections
Fish and Game Officer
Fisheries Manager or Technician
Forest Worker or Logger
Park Manager or Technician
Water Monitoring Technician
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Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Area of
Concentration:
Animal Science
Primary Courses:
Agriscience I, II, III
*Animal Science
Coop Ag. Ed. I, II
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
*Equine Science
General Coop. Ed.
Small Animal Care and
Management
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Agriscience Power and
Food and Nutrition
*Senior Project
Equipment
Keyboarding
Speech I
Biology II
Keyboarding Apps.
Welding I
Entrepreneurship
Outdoor Power Equipment I
Tech
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Canine Care
Equine Care
Agricultural Animal Breeding Genetics
Agricultural Animal Health
Animal Geneticist
Animal Nutritionist
Animal Scientist
Aquaculturalist
Embryo Technologist
Feed Sales Representative
3
Poultry Manager
Veterinarian
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Area of
Concentration:
Forestry and Conservation
Primary Courses:
Agribusiness
Agriscience I, II, III, IV
Biotechnology in Agriscience
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Coop Ag Ed I, II
Crop Systems
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
*Forestry
Gen. Coop. Ed.
Precision Instrumentation
in Agriscience
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Related Courses:
Advanced Math I, II
Biology II
Chemistry
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Gen. Technology Ed.
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Physics of Tech I (Voc.)
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
completed from the
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Forestry
Range Management
Range Science
Conservation Managers and Workers
Fish and Game Wardens
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Forest Geneticist
Forest Harvesting and Production
Soil and Land Preservation Workers
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Area of
Concentration:
Horticulture
Primary Courses:
Agriscience I, II, III
Agriscience Power Equipment
Biotechnology
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Coop Ag. Ed. I, II
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Forestry
General Coop. Education
*Horticulture
Outdoor Power Equip. I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Related Courses:
Accounting I
Art I
Basic Drafting
Biology II
Biology Elective
Business Law
Chemistry
Commercial Art I
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Financial Math
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
Speech I
World Geography
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
students complete one
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Horticulture
Outdoor Power Equipment
Related Certification(s):
Certified Landscape Technician
Certified Nursery Landscape Professional
Horticulturist License
Landscape Contractor
Outdoor Power Equip. Tech.
Retail Florist License
Horticulture
Plant Science
Botanist
Certified Crop Advisor
Florist
Forest Geneticist
Golf Course Superintendent
Greenhouse Managers
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Landscape Architect
Landscape Contractor
Tree Surgeon
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction
Area of
Concentration:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Heating and Ventilation
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
*AC/Refrig. I, II, III, IV
Advanced E/E
Advanced Metal Tech.
Basic E/E
Basic Electricity
Basic Electronics
Basic Metal Tech.
Basic Tech. Drafting
Construction Tech.
Coop Tech Ed
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Electrician I
General Coop. Ed.
Gen. Technology Ed.
NCCER Electrical
NCCER Welding
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Technology
Welding I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Electronics I
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Advanced Wood Tech.
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Basic Wood Tech.
Financial Math
PTEC II (Plant Safety)
Carpentry I
Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Chemistry
Keyboarding Apps.
Speech I
Physics
T & I Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry-Based
Certifications
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
NCCER Electricity
NCCER Welding Technology
Welding I, II
Related Certification(s):
ADDA
EPA Certification Exam for Refrigerant Handling
NCCER Certification-Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Welding, & Electricity
OSHA
Apprenticeship
Two-year post secondary education
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Heating, Air Conditioning Refrigeration Mechanics
HVAC Installation, Service and Repair Technicians
Solar Technician
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Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Architecture and Construction
Architecture
Advanced Math
Advanced Technical Draft.
*Architectural Drafting
*Basic Technical Drafting
Construction Technology
CTE Internship I
*Drafting/Design Tech I, II
Education for Careers
General Tech. Education
Materials and Processes
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Wood Technology
Electrical
Keyboarding Applications
Art III or IV
Electricity I
Physics
Basic Wood Technology
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Calculus
Financial Math
*Senior Project
Pre-Calculus
Fine Arts Survey
Speech I
Carpentry I
Keyboarding
Welding I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
students complete one
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
ADDA
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Architect
Architectural and Civil Drafter
Drafter
Mechanical Drafter
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
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Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Architecture and Construction
Cabinetmaking
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Advanced Wood Tech.
Basic Tech. Drafting
Basic Wood Tech.
*Cabinet Making I, II
Carpentry I, II
Construction Tech.
Coop Tech. Ed.
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
General Technology Ed.
Materials and Processes
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry-Based
Certifications
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Art I
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Applications
Physics of Tech I (Voc.)
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
Speech I
Tech. Ed. Elective I, II
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Carpentry
Related Certification(s):
Carpentry
NCCER Certification
Apprenticeship
Two-year post secondary education
Carpenters
Millwright
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Painters
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction
Area of
Concentration:
Carpentry and Construction
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Advanced Tech. Drafting
*Advanced Wood Tech.
Agriscience-Construction
Architectural Drafting
Basic Electricity I, II
Basic Technical Drafting
*Basic Wood Tech.
*Carpentry I, II
*Construction Technology
Coop Tech. Ed.
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
General Technology Ed.
Materials and Process
*NCCER Carpentry I, II-T&I
*NCCER Carpentry I, II-Tech
NCCER Electrical I, IIT&I
NCCER Electrical I, II
Tech
NCCER Electrical - Ag.
NCCER Welding - Ag.
Outdoor Power
Equipment
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced E/E
Pre-Calculus
NCCER Welding I, II-Tech
Advanced Math I, II
Chemistry
Physics
Advanced Metal Tech.
Digital Graphics and
Physics for Tech. (Reg)
Agriscience I
Animation
Physics of Tech. (Voc.)
AP Art History
Drafting and Design
Principles of Business
AP Studio Art 3-D Design I Electrician I
Process Technician II
Art I
Entrepreneurship
PTEC II (Plant Safety)
Basic E/E
Financial Math
*Senior Project
Basic Electricity I
Housing and Interior Design Speech I
Basic Metal Tech.
Keyboarding
Tech. Ed. Elective I
Business Law
Keyboarding Apps.
Welding I
Cabinet Making I
Manufacturing Tech.
Welding Technology
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations
NCCER Carpentry I, II-T&I
NCCER Electrical I, II-T&I
NCCER Welding I, II-Tech
Carpentry I, II
Welding I, II
Related Certification(s):
ADDA
NCCER Certification—Carpentry
NCCER Certification—Electrical
NCCER Certification—Welding
OSHA
ADDA
Construction Management
Architects
Bricklayers and Masons
Carpenters
Computer-Aided Drafter
Concrete Finishers
Construction Engineers
Construction Managers
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Electricians
Painters
Roofers
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction
Area of
Concentration:
Drafting
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Advanced Technical Drafting
Advanced Wood Technology
*Architectural Drafting
*Basic Tech. Drafting
Basic Wood Technology
Coop Tech. Ed. I
CTE Internship I
Digital Graphics & Animation
*Drafting & Design Tech-I, II
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
Gen. Technology Ed.
T & I Coop.
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Related Courses:
Advanced Math I, II
Art I
Basic Electricity I
Pre-Calculus
Carpentry I
Chemistry
Construction Tech.
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Fine Arts Survey
General Technology Ed.
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Manufacturing Tech.
NCCER Carpentry I, II-Tech
Physics
Physics for Tech.(Regular)
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
Speech I
Tech. Ed. Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
ADDA
Certified Drafter
Drafting
Drafting
Architects
Computer Aided Drafter
10
Urban Planner/Designer
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Architecture and Construction
Electrical/Electronics
Advanced E/E
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
*Basic E/E
*Electrician I, II, III, IV
*NCCER Electrical I, II-Tech.
*Basic Electricity I, II *Electronics I, II
*NCCER Electricity in
Coop. Tech. Ed.
Energy, Power and Trans. Tech
Agriscience
CTE Internship I
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Math I, II
Construction Tech. Ed.
Physics for Tech (Reg.)
Advanced Technical Draft.
Entrepreneurship
Physics of Tech I (Voc.)
Agriscience Construction-Tech.
Environmental Science
Principles of Business
Basic Tech. Drafting
Financial Math
Process Technician II
Calculus
Gen. Technology Ed.
PTEC II (Plant Safety)
Pre-Calculus
Indust. Electron. I, II
*Senior Project
Carpentry
Keyboarding
Speech I
Communication Tech I
Keyboarding Apps.
Technical Ed.—Elective
Physics
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
students complete one
All foreign language courses
computer course credit)
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
NCCER Electrical
Related Certification(s):
NCCER Certification-Electrical
OSHA
Apprenticeship
Two-year post-secondary education
Electrical Technicians
Electrician
11
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction
Area of
Concentration:
Masonry
Primary Courses:
Advanced Wood Tech.
Basic Technical Drafting
Basic Wood Tech.
Carpentry I
Construction Tech.
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Coop. Tech. Ed.
CTE Internship I
Drafting and Design
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
Gen. Technology Ed.
*Masonry I
Masonry II
NCCER Carpentry I, II - TE
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Basic Technical Drafting
Keyboarding
Principles of Business
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
*Senior Project
Financial Math
Physics
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
credit, unless 5 credits are Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
NCCER Certification-Ironwork
NCCER Certification-Masonry
NCCER Certification-Metal Building Assembly
NCCER Certification-Millwright
Apprenticeship
Two-year post-secondary education
Bricklayers and Masons
Building Inspectors
Occupations:
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Concrete Finisher
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction
Area of
Concentration:
Plumbing
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Advanced Tech. Drafting
CTE Internship I
General Tech. Ed.
Basic Tech. Drafting
Draft/Design I, II-Tech
Materials and Processes
Construction Tech.
Education for Careers
*Plumbing I, II
Coop. Tech. Ed.
General Coop. Ed.
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Wood Tech
Financial Math
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Basic Wood Tech.
Graphic Arts I
Principles of Business
Energy, Power, & Trans. Tech. Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
completed from the
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
ADDA
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Insulation Worker
Pipefitter
Plumber
Security Controls Engineer
13
Steamfitter
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Area of
Concentration:
Commercial Arts
Primary Courses:
AP Studio Art 3-D Design
Art I, II, III, IV, V
*Commercial Art I, II
Computer Multimedia
Presentations
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
CTE Internship I Desktop
Publishing
Digital Media I, II
Education for Careers
Fine Arts Survey
Graphic Arts I, II
Multimedia Productions
Photography I, II
T V Production I, II
Web Design
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Advanced Technical Draft
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Basic Technical Draft. I
General Technical Ed.
*Senior Project
Communication Tech. I
Journalism I
Speech I
Drafting/ Design Tech. I
Keyboarding
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
CIW
MCAS (Word and
PowerPoint)
PrintED
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Audio Systems Technicians
Audio/Video Designers and Engineers
Audio/Video System Service Technicians
Commercial Photographers, Digital, Still, Video, Film
Desktop Publishing Specialists, Web Page Designers
Technical Computer Support Technicians, Stage, Film, Video and DVD
Video Systems Technicians
14
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Area of
Concentration:
Entertainment Production
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Advanced T V Broadcast I, II
Advanced Theatre I, II
Computer Multimedia. Pres.
CTE Internship I
Digital Media I
*Digital Media II
Education for Careers
Graphic Arts I
Speech I, II
*Theatre I
*T V Production I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Art I
Art Elective
Digital Graphics & Animation
English Elective
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Fine Arts Survey
General Tech. Ed.
Journalism
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Photography I
Principles of Business
Psychology
Pub. I (Newspaper)
Pub. I (Yearbook)
*Senior Project
Sociology
Speech III, IV
T & I Elective
Tech. Theatre
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
students complete one
All foreign language courses
computer course credit)
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Adobe Certified Associate
Mass Communication
Speech
Broadcast Technician
Graphic Designers
Station Managers and TV Announcers
Technical Computer Support Technicians, Stage, Film, Video and DVD
15
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Graphic Arts
AP Studio Art 3DDesign I, II
Art I, II, III
Commercial Art I, II
Computer
Education for Careers
Multimedia
*Graphic Arts I, II
Presentations
Multimedia Pro.
CTE Internship I
Photography I, II
Desktop Publishing
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Advertising and Sales
Promotion
Architectural Drafting
Art Elective
Basic Tech. Drafting
Drafting and Design I
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Fine Arts Survey
Journalism I, II
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Physics for Tech. (Regular)
Principles of Business
Principles of Marketing I
Psychology
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
All computer courses approved by BESE
computer course credit)
Pub. I (newspaper)
Pub. I (yearbook)
*Senior Project
Sociology
Speech I
T & I Elective
T V Production I
Web Design
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
PrintED
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Commercial Artists, Illustrators, and Artists, all Media
Commercial Photographers, Digital, Still, Video, Film
Curators and Gallery Managers
Graphic Designer, CAD Technicians, and Fashion Illustrators
16
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Interiors and Furnishings
Adv. Clothing & Textiles
Art I, II
Basic Tech. Drafting
*Clothing and Textiles
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Family & Con. Sci. I, II
*Housing & Interior
Design
Housing & Int. Design Occup
Upholstery I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Art III
Art History
Clothing and Textiles
Occupations I, II
Drafting/Design Tech. I
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
Speech I
Upholstery
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Interior Design
Occupations:
Fashion Designers
Interior Designers, Commercial/Residential and Home Furnishings Coordinators
Textile Designers
17
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Journalism
Computer Multimedia Presentations
Multimedia Prod.
Speech I
Desktop Publishing
Photography I, II
Telecommunications
Education for Careers
*Pub. I, II (Newspaper) Web Design
*Journalism I, II
*Pub. I, II (Yearbook)
Web Design II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Technical Drafting Financial Math
*Senior Project
Art I
Fine Arts Survey
Social Studies Elective
Debate
Journalism Elective
Sociology
English Elective
Keyboarding
Speech II
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Principles of Business
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Telecommunications
Web Design I, II
Related Certification(s):
CIW
CIW
Journalism
Audio/Video Operations, Control Room Technician
Broadcast Technician
Publishers, Editors, and Journalists and Reporters, Print, Broadcast, Other
Station Managers and Radio and TV Announcers
18
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Liberal Arts
AP Studio Art 3-D Design
*Art I, II
*Beginning Band
*Beginning Choir
Education for Careers
Fine Arts Survey
Speech I, II
Studio Art AP
*Theatre I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Technical Drafting
Keyboarding
Pub. I (Newspaper)
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Pub. I (Yearbook)
Financial Math
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
Journalism I
Psychology
Sociology
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
English
Fine Arts
Museum Curator
Public Relations Specialist
19
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Mass Communications
Adv. TV Broadcast I, II
Computer Multimedia
Presentations
CTE Internship I
Desktop Publishing
Digital Graphics &
Animation
*Digital Media I, II
Education for Careers
Journalism I, II
Multimedia Prod.
Pub. I, II (Newspaper)
Pub. I, II (Yearbook)
*Speech I, II
Telecommunication
T V Production I, II
Web Design
Web Design II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Technical
Fine Arts Survey
Psychology
AP Studio 3-D Design
Graphic Arts
*Senior Project
Art I, II, III, IV
Keyboarding
Sociology
English Elective
Keyboarding Apps.
Theatre I
Entrepreneurship
Library Science Elective
World History
Financial Math
Photography I
Principles of Business
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Telecommunications
Web Design I, II
Related Certification(s):
CIW
Adobe Certified User
Journalism
Mass Communications
Speech
Journalist
News Analyst
Reporter
Speech Therapist
20
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Area of
Concentration:
Performing Arts
Primary Courses:
Advanced Band (5 credits)
Advanced Chorus
Advanced Dance
Advanced Orchestra
Advanced Theatre
Beginning Band
Beginning Choir
Beginning Orchestra
Brass Ensemble
Composition
Dance I
Education for Careers
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
General Music
Small Vocal Ensemble
Guitar Class
Speech III, IV
Inst. Tech. Class
String Ensemble
Instrumental Technique
Studio Piano I, II, III
Intermediate Band
Talented Music I - IV
Intermediate Choir
Talented Theatre I, II, III,IV
Jazz Ensemble
Tech. Theatre I, II, III
Jazz Ensemble II
Theatre I
Music Appreciation
Vocal
Music History
Wind Ensemble
Music Theory I
Perc. Ensemble
Piano Class
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Applied Music
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Art III
Financial Math
Psychology
Basic Tech. Draft I
Fine Arts Survey
*Senior Project
Basic Wood Tech
Graphic Arts I, II
Sociology
Commercial Art I
Keyboarding
T V Production I
Digital Graphics and
Keyboarding Apps.
World Geography
Animation
Music—Elective
World History
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Dance
Music
Performing Arts
Cinematographers, Film/Video Editors
Composers, Conductors, and Music Instructors
Dancers
Directors and Coaches, Performers, Actors, Musicians
Production Managers, Digital, Video, Stage
Stagecraft Designers, Lighters, Sets, Sound Effects, Acoustics, Painters
21
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Area of
Concentration:
Photography
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Fine Arts Survey
Graphic Arts I, II
*Photography I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Art I, II, III
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Commercial Arts
Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Speech I
Television Production
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
PrintED
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Commercial Photographers, Digital, Still, Video, Film
Graphic Designers
22
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Printing Technology
Computer Multimedia Pres.
CTE Internship I
Desktop Publishing
Education for Careers
Graphic Arts I, II
*Printing I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Fine Arts Survey
Principles of Business
Art I
General Tech. Ed.
*Senior Project
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding
Speech I
Financial Math
Keyboarding Apps.
If not included in the Primary Courses, any of the following should be included in the
Related Courses, Speech I, Entrepreneurship, Financial Math, and Principles of Business.
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
PrintED
Apprenticeship
Printing Technology
Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operators
Desktop Publishing Specialists; Web Page Designer
Graphics and Printing Equipment Operators
Lithographers and Platemakers
23
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Business, Management and Administration
Area of
Concentration:
Administrative Support
Primary Courses:
*Accounting I, II
*Admin. Sup. Occ.
*Bus. Comp. App.
Business Law
Computer Tech Literacy
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Cooperative Office Ed.
CTE Internship I
Desktop Publishing
Education for Careers
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
General Coop. Ed.
*Intro to Bus. Comp App.
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Principles of Business
Speech I
Telecommunications (Bus)
*Word Processing
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Math I, II
Economics
Psychology
Business Education Elec.
Financial Math
Pub. I (Newspaper)
Calculus
Journalism I
Pub I (Yearbook)
Pre-Calculus
Principles of Marketing I
*Senior Project
Digital Graphics and
Sociology
Animation
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Business Computer Apps.
Business Comp Apps.—
Intro to
Industry Based
Certifications:
Related Certification(s):
IC3
Microsoft Certified
Application Specialist
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Computer/Tech. Literacy
Keyboarding
Work Processing
MCAS (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Management and Supervision
Office Administration
Administrative Assistant
Computer Operator
Data Entry Specialist
Desktop Publisher
Executive Assistant
Information Assistant
24
Office Manager
Receptionist
Word Processor
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Business, Management and Administration
Business Administration
*Accounting I, II
Admin. Sup. Occ.
Business Com. App.
Business Law
Computer/Tech Literacy
Cooperative Office Ed.
CTE Internship I
Economics
Education for Careers
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
General Coop. Ed.
Intro to Business
Comp App.
Keyboarding
Keyboarding
Apps
*Principles of
Business
Speech I
Telecommunicatio
ns (Bus)
Word Processing
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Math I, II
Digital Graphics and
Psychology
Algebra III
Animation
*Senior Project
Business Education Elec.
Law Studies
Sociology
Calculus
Marketing Mgmt.
Speech II
Pre-Calculus
Principles of Marketing I
World History
Computer Architecture
Probability/Stat
World Geography
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
BCA
BCA—Intro to
Computer/Technology
Literacy
Telecommunications
Work Processing
Related Certification(s):
Microsoft Certified Application
Specialist
MCAS (all five levels)
IC3
Accounting
Business Administration
General Business
Human Resources
Management
Chief Executive Officer
Controller
Entrepreneurship
Financial Analyst
General Manager
Government Manager
25
Hospital Manager
Public Relations
Manager
Risk Manager
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Education and Training
Advanced Studies
Advanced Math I, II
Algebra II
Biology II
Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Chemistry I, II
Computer Science I
Discrete Math
Earth Science Economics
Education for Careers
Environmental Science
Fine Arts Survey
Geometry
Physics
Physics II
Physics for Tech (Regular)
Probability/Stat.
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Western Civilization
World Geography
World History
All foreign language courses
All AP, Honors, and Gifted courses that exceed graduation requirements
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Aerospace Science
American Government
Art I
Biology Elective
Chemistry Elective
Journalism I
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Law Studies
Library Science Elec.
Psychology
Publications (Newspaper or
Yearbook)
Science Elective
*Senior Project
Sociology
STAR I
If not included in the Primary Courses, any of the following should be included in the
Related Courses, Speech I, Entrepreneurship, Financial Math, and Principles of Business.
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
None currently being offered
Industry Based
Certifications:
Related Certification(s):
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Education
Foreign Language
Math
Science
Social Studies
Historian
Language Interpreter
Mathematician
Scientist
Teacher
Occupations:
None currently being offered
26
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Education and Training
Area of
Concentration:
Education
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Psychology
Sociology
Speech I, II
*STAR I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Math I, II
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Algebra II
Financial Math
Library Science Elec.
Art I
Fine Arts Survey
Physics
Biology II
First Responder
Principles of Business
Calculus
General Elective Sec.
Probability/Stat.
Pre-Calculus
General Music
*Senior Project
Chemistry
Keyboarding
Speech III, IV
World History
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
STAR I
Early Childhood Education I, II
Child Development
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Advanced Child Develop.
Child Development
CTE Internship I
Internship I (Non-CTE)
Early Childhood Ed. I, II
Education for Careers
Related Certification(s):
CDA
STAR
Education
Child Care Director
College/University Lecturer Professor
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Elementary Teacher Aide
27
Preschool or Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Secondary Teacher Aide
Special Education Teacher Aide
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Finance
Area of
Concentration:
Banking and Finance (NAF Academy)
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
*Accounting I, II
Advanced Finance
*Business Com. App.
Business Economics
Business in a Global Economy
Business Law
Cooperative Office Ed.
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Entrepreneurship
Ethics in Business
*Financial Math
Financial Planning
*Financial Services
General Coop Ed.
Insurance
*Intro to Bus. Comp App.
Managerial Accounting
Principles of Accounting
Principles of Finance
*Principles of Business
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Admin. Sup. Occ.
Economics
Prob/Statistics
Advanced Math I, II
Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Business Education Elec.
Keyboarding Apps.
Sociology
Calculus
Principles of Marketing
Word Processing
Pre-Calculus
I
World History
If not included in the Primary Courses, any of the following should be included in the
Related Courses, Speech I, Entrepreneurship, Financial Math, and Principles of Business.
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
BCA
IBCA
Keyboarding
Word Processing
Related Certification(s):
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
MCAS (all five levels)
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Accounting
Business Administration
Finance
Occupations:
Credit Analyst
Investment Advisor
Loan Officer
Operations Manager
Personal Financial Advisor
Tax Preparer
Teller
28
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Finance
Area of
Concentration:
Economics
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Accounting I, II
Banking and Credit (NAF)
Business Com. App.
Cooperative Office Ed.
CTE Internship I
*Economics
Education for Careers
Financial Math
General Coop. Ed.
Intro to Bus. Comp. App.
Principles of Business
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Admin. Sup. Occ.
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Business Education Elec.
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Business Law
Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Speech I
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
BCA
IBCA
Word Processing
Related Certification(s):
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
MCAS (five areas)
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
Business Analyst
Cost Analyst
Investment Analyst
Management Analyst
Project Analyst
29
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Government and Public Administration
Area of
Concentration:
JROTC
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
*JR. ROTC I – IV
JR. ROTC I-A – IV-A
American Government
Education for Careers
Law Studies
World Geography
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Math I, II
First Responder
Psychology
Biology II
JR. ROTC Elective
*Senior Project
Business Law
Keyboarding
Social Studies Elec.
Computer Tech/Lit
Keyboarding Apps.
Sociology
Construction Technology
P.E. III
Speech I
Entrepreneurship
Physics
World Geography
Financial Math
Principles of Business
World History
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
computer course credit)
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
First Responder
Related Certification(s):
First Responder
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Criminal Justice
Occupations:
Air Defense Artillery Officer
Combat Control Officer
Infantry Officer and Specialist
Military Intelligence Officer
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Missile and Space Systems Officer
Munitions Officer and Specialist
Submarine Officer
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Area of
Concentration:
Dental
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology II
Nurse Assistant
Coop. Health Occ.
CTE Internship I
*Dental Assistant. I, II
Dental Assistant II
Education for Careers
General Coop. Education
Intro. to Health Occ.
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Nutrition and Food
Financial Math
Nutrition and Food
AHEC
First Responder
Physics
EMT Basic
Keyboarding
Principles of Business
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
*Senior Project
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
EMT Basic
First Responder
Related Certification(s):
CNA
Dental Radiology
EMT-Basic
First Responder
Biology
Chemistry
Dental
Dental Assistant/Hygienist
Dental Lab Technician
Dentist
Orthodontist
31
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Area of
Concentration:
Emergency Health Care
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Allied Health Services I, II
Anatomy and Physiology
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
*EMT—Basic
*First Responder
Health Science I, II
Intro to Emer. Med. Tech.
Intro to Health Occ.
Medical Terminology
Nurse Assistant
Psychology
Sports Medicine I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Child Development
Pre-Calculus
Physics
Advanced Math I, II
Chemistry II
Principles of Business
Adv. Nutrition and Food
Dental Assistant I
*Senior Project
AHEC
Financial Math
Sociology
Algebra II
Health and P. E. III
Speech I
Biology II
Health Occupation Elec. I
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Calculus
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
CNA
EMT Basic
First Responder
Sports Medicine
Related Certification(s):
CNA
EMT-Basic
First Responder
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Allied Health
Biology
EMT—Basic
Nursing
Paramedic
Pre-Med
Sports Medicine
Occupations:
Athletic Trainer
EMT—Basic
EMT—Intermediate
First Responder
Nursing
Paramedic
32
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Area of
Concentration:
Health Professionals
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
*Allied Health Services I, II
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology II
Chemistry II
Coop. Health Occ.
CTE Internship I
Dental Asst. I
Education for Careers
EMT—Basic
First Responder
General Coop. Ed.
*Health Science I, II
Intro to Health Occ.
Medical Assistant I
*Medical Terminology
Nurse Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Sports Medicine I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Child Development
Child Development
Physics
Advanced Math I, II
Entrepreneurship
Physics II
Adv. Nutrition and Food
Financial Math
Physics for Tech (Regular)
AHEC
Health Occ. Elect. I, II
Principles of Business
Algebra II
Intro to Emer. Med. Tech.
Psychology
Business Law
Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Calculus
Keyboarding Apps.
Sociology
Pre-Calculus
Nutrition and Food
Speech I, II
Chemistry
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
CNA
EMT-Basic
First Responder
Sports Medicine
Related Certification(s):
CNA
EMT-Basic
First Responder
Pharmacy Tech.
Allied Health
Biology
Dental
Microbiology
Health Educator
Health Information Coder
Healthcare Administrator
Lab Tech.
33
Nursing
Pharmacy
Pre-Med.
Sports Medicine
Licensed Practical Nurse
Physician’s Assistant
Medical Assistant
Psychiatric Tech.
Patient Advocates
Radiology Tech.
Physician
Surgical Tech.
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Area of
Concentration:
Nursing
Primary Courses:
Allied Health Services I
Anatomy and Physiology
Coop. Health Occ.
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
EMT Basic
First Responder
General Coop. Ed.
Health Science I, II
Intro to Emer. Med. Tech.
Intro to Health Occup.
Medical Asst. I, II, III
Medical Terminology
*Nurse Assistant
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Child Development
Communication Tech. I
P.E. III
Advanced Math I, II
Entrepreneurship
Physical Education Elec.
Adv. Nutrition and Food
Financial Math
Physics
AHEC
Health Occupation Elect. I
Physics of Tech I (Voc.)
Biology Elective
Integrated Science
Principles of Business
Biology II
Keyboarding
Psychology
Chemistry
Keyboarding Apps.
*Senior Project
Child Development
Mathematics Elective
Sociology
Nutrition and Food
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
All computer courses approved by BESE
computer course credit)
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
EMT—Basic
First Responder
Related Certification(s):
Certified Nursing Assistant
EMT-Basic
First Responder
Nursing
Pre-Nursing
Home Health Aide
Licensed Practiced Nurse
Nursing Assistant
Registered Nurse
34
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Area of
Concentration:
Nutrition and Food
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
*Adv. Nutrition and Food
Education for Careers
Food Service I
Chemistry
Family and Cons. Sci. I, II
Gen. Coop. Ed.
CTE Internship I
Family Life Ed.
*Nutrition and Food
Culinary Occupations
Food Science
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Child Development
Coop. Fam. and Consumer Sci.
Keyboarding
Adult Responsibilities
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Biology II
Environmental Science
Principles of Business
Nurse Assistant
Fam. and Cons. Sci. Elective
Prostart I, II
Child Development
Financial Math
*Senior Project
Food Services II
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
students complete one
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
ProStart I, II
Related Certification(s):
None
Nutrition and Food
Dietetic Technician
Dietitian
Food Services Manager/Supervisor/Director
Nutritionist
35
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Area of
Concentration:
Pharmacy
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology II
Chemistry I
CTE Internship I Education
for Careers
Intro. to Health Occ.
Intro. to Pharmacy Asst.
Medical Terminology
*Pharmacy Tech.
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Math I, II
Advanced Nutrition/Food
AHEC
Calculus
Chemistry II
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Nutrition and Food
Physics
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Pharmacy Technician
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Pharmacy
Occupations:
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
36
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Area of
Concentration:
Sports Medicine
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Advanced Nutrition/Food
Allied Health Services I
Anatomy and Physiology
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
EMT Basic
First Responder
Health Sciences I, II
Intro to Health Occ
Medical Terminology
Nurse Assistant
Nutrition and Food
Psychology
*Sports Medicine I, II, III
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Chemistry II
P. E. III
Advanced Math I, II
Dental Asst. I
Physics
AHEC
Digital Media I
Principles of Business
Biology II
Entrepreneurship
*Senior Project
Calculus
Financial Math
Sociology
Pre-Calculus
Health Occupation Elec. I Speech I
Chemistry
Keyboarding
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Keyboarding Apps.
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
EMT—Basic
First Responder
Sports Medicine
Related Certification(s):
EMT-Basic
First Responder
Sports Medicine
Athletic Trainer
Exercise Physiologist
Massage Therapist
Physical Therapist/Assistant
37
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Hospitality and Tourism
Area of
Concentration:
Culinary Arts
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Adv. Nutrition and Food
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
Coop. Fam. & Cons. Science Food Science
Nutrition and Food
CTE Internship I
*Food Service I, II
*Pro Start I, II
*Culinary Occupations I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an asterisk.
Accounting I
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Advertising and Sales
Fine Arts Survey
Psychology
Promotion
Food Service Technician
*Senior Project
Art I
Keyboarding
Sociology
Chemistry
Keyboarding Apps.
Speech I
Entrepreneurship
Personal and Family Finance Tourism Marketing
Fam/Cons. Science Elec.
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
ProStart I, II
Related Certification(s):
ProStart
ACF Secondary Certification
Skills for Success-Food and Beverage Division
Culinary Arts
Food Service
Restaurant, Food and Beverage Services
Service Management
Banquet Set-Up Employee
Banquet Server
Caterer
Cook
Executive Chef
38
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Hospitality and Tourism
Tourism and Lodging
Accounting I
Coop. Marketing Ed.
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
General Coop. Ed.
*Lodging Management I, II
Principles of Business
Principles of Marketing I
*Tourism Marketing
World Geography
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Nutrition and Food Food Service I
Nutrition and Food
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Keyboarding
Pro Start I
Business Law
Keyboarding Apps.
Psychology
Digital Graphics &
Marketing Ed. Elec.
Telecommunications (Bus)
Animation
Marketing Management
*Senior Project
Family and Con. Science I
Marketing Research
Sociology
Fam./Con. Science Elec I, II
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Skills for Success-Rooms Division
Hospitality and Tourism
Lodging Management I
Travel and Tourism
Executive Housekeeper
Front Desk Supervisor
Front Office Manager
Guest Room Attendant
Reservationist
Rooms Division Manager
39
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Human Services
Child Development Services
Adult Responsibilities
*Advanced Child Devel.
*Child Development
Coop. Fam. and Cons. Sci.
CTE Internship I
*Early Childhood Ed. I, II
Education for Careers
Family and Cons. Sci. I, II
General Coop. Ed.
Parenthood Education
Psychology
Sociology
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Entrepreneurship
Nutrition and Food
Advanced Nutrition and Food Environmental Science
Principles of Business
Art I
Fam. and Con. Sc. Elec. I
*Senior Project
Business English
Financial Math
Speech I
Business Law
First Responder
STAR I
Nurse Assistant
Keyboarding
Tech. Ed. Elec.
Clothing and Textiles
Keyboarding Apps.
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Early Childhood Education I, II
Child Development
Nutrition and Food
Related Certification(s):
CDA Child Development Associate
First Responder
Early Childhood Development
Assistant Director, Childcare Facilities
Childcare Assistant/Worker
Educator for Parents
40
Nanny
Preschool Teacher
Teacher’s Assistant
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Human Services
Customer Service
Business Computer Apps.
*Cooperative Mktg. Ed.
Cooperative Office Ed.
*CTE Internship I
Desktop Publishing
Education for Careers
Entrepreneurship
*General Coop. Education
Intro. to Bus. Comp. Apps.
Lodging Management I
Multimedia Presentations
Principles of Business
Principles of Marketing I
Psychology
Retail Marketing
Sociology
Web Design
Web Mastering
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Accounting I
Adm. Support Occ.
Business Ed. Elective
Business English
Business Law
Calculus
Computer Tech. Literacy
Financial Math
Fine Arts Survey
Fmly. and Consumer Sci. I
JROTC I, II, III, IV
Mechanics of English
Parenthood Ed.
Physics
Publications I (Yearbook)
Publications I (Newspaper)
*Senior Project
Speech I
World Geography
World History
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
National Professional Certification in Customer Service
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
41
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Human Services
Area of
Concentration:
Personal Care Services
(Cosmetology, Barbering)
Primary Courses:
Barber I-IV
*Cosmetology I, II
CTE Internship I
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Education for Careers
Family and Cons. Science I
General Cooperative Ed.
Nutrition and Food
Principles of Business
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adult Responsibilities
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Adv. Nutrition and Food
Health Education
*Senior Project
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding
Speech I
Family and Cons. Science II Keyboarding Apps.
T & I Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Licensed Cosmetologist
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Cosmetologist
Nail Technician
Skin Care Specialist
42
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Human Services
Area of
Concentration:
Management of Family Resources
Primary Courses:
*Adult Responsibilities
Adv. Food and Nutrition
Cooperative Office Ed.
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Family and Cons. Sci. I, II
Family Life Ed.
Financial Math
Food and Nutrition
General Coop. Ed
*Parenthood Education
*Personal and Family Fin.
Psychology
Sociology
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Cloth. and Text. Occ. I
Keyboarding
Advanced Child Develop.
Early Childhood Ed. I
Keyboarding App.
Advanced Cloth. and Text.
Economics
Physical Science
Advanced Math I, II
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Algebra II
Environmental Science
Principles of Marketing I
Business Education Elec.
Fam. and Cons. Sci. Elec. I
Retail Marketing
Pre-Calculus
Food Science
*Senior Project
Child Development
Food Service I
Speech I
Clothing and Textiles
House and Int. Design
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
students complete one
All foreign language courses
computer course credit)
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Family and Consumer Science
Human Ecology
Social Science
Certified Financial Planner
Consumer Advocate
Consumer Affairs Officer
Consumer Credit Counselor
Consumer Research Department
Representative
Cooperative Extension Specialist
Market Researcher
43
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Human Services
Area of
Concentration:
Social Services
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Adult Responsibilities
Adv. Child Development
*Child Development
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Parenthood Education
Psychology
*Sociology
Speech I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Family Life Education
Keyboarding Apps.
World History
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course All computer courses approved by BESE
credit, unless 5 credits are All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Mental Health Services
Social Work
Marriage, Child and Family Counselors
Psychologists
Social and Human Services Assistant
Social Worker
Sociologists
44
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Information Technology
Area of
Concentration:
AOIT (NAF - Academy of Information Technology)
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
CTE Internship I
Databases Design
Digital Media I
Computer Networking
Education for Careers
*Principles of Info Tech.
Computer Systems
Intro to Programming
*Networking Basics
Routers and Routing Basics
Switching Basics and
Intermediate Routing
Web Design
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Adv. Technical Drafting
Independent Study for
Pub I, II (Yearbook)
Art I
Tech.
*Senior Project
Computer Sys. and Net. I, II JROTC I – IV
Speech I
Desktop Publishing
Multimedia Prod.
TV Prod. I, II
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Financial Math
Pub. I, II (Newspaper)
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
None currently being offered
Industry Based
Certifications:
Related Certification(s):
Cisco
Comptia A+
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Computer System Networking
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Network Specialist
Occupations:
Computer Programmer
Systems Network Specialist
45
Network +
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Information Technology
Area of
Concentration:
Computer Electronics
Primary Courses:
Basic E/E Tech.
*Comp. Architecture
*Computer Electron. I, II
Computer Science I, II
*Computer Tech. Ser. I, II
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Computer Sys/Net. I, II
Computer Tech/Lit
Coop Tech. Ed.
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Electronics I, II
General Coop. Ed.
Indep. Study Tech/App.
Phys. of Tech. I—CTE
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Chemistry
Physics
Advanced Math I, II
Digital Graphics & Animation Physics for Tech (Reg.)
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Algebra II
Financial Math
Psychology
Architectural Drafting
General Technology Ed.
*Senior Project
Basic Electricity I
Geometry
Sociology
Basic Tech. Drafting
Keyboarding
Speech I
Calculus
Keyboarding Apps.
T & I Elective
Pre-Calculus
Telecommunications
(Bus.)
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
Computer Electronics I, II
Computer Service Technology I, II
Related Certification(s):
A+
Computer System Networking
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Network Specialist
Application Integrator
Database Administrator
Help Desk Specialist
Instructional Designer
Technical Support Engineer
Technical Writer
46
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Information Technology
Computer Science
Advanced Math I, II
Computer Architecture
Comp. Multi-media Pres.
*Computer Science I, II
Computer Service Tech. I, II
*Computer Sys/Net I, II
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Physics
Web Design
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Financial Math
Psychology
Business Law
General Technology Ed.
*Senior Project
Pre-Calculus
Keyboarding
Sociology
Computer Electronics I, II
Keyboarding Apps.
Speech I
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Trigonometry-Local Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Computer Electronics
Computer Service Technology
Related Certification(s):
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Certification
CIW
CompTIA Certification-A+
IC3
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Mobile Electronics Certification
Applied Computer Science
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Applications Engineer
Computer Programmer
Game Programmer
Operating Systems Designer/Engineer
Software Applications Architect
47
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Information Technology
Area of
Concentration:
Computer Engineering Systems (Oracle Internet Academy)
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Advanced Math
Calculus
Computer Science I
CTE Internship I
*Data MRD
Education for Careers
*Intro. to SQL
Physics
Principles of Business
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Entrepreneurship
Psychology
Advanced Math
Financial Math
*Senior Project
Business Law
General Technology Ed.
Sociology
Calculus
Keyboarding
Speech I
Pre-Calculus
Keyboarding Apps.
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Computer Electron I, II
Law Studies
If not included in the Primary Courses, any of the following should be included in the
Related Courses, Speech I, Entrepreneurship, Financial Math, and Principles of Business.
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Cert.
Comp TIA Certification – A+
Comptia A+
IC3
Oracle Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft Certified Systems EngineerCisco
Mobile Electronics Certification
Applied Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Applications Engineer
Computer Engineer
Computer Programmer
Game Programmer
Operating Systems Designer/Engineer
Software Applications Architect
48
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Information Technology
Information Systems
Basic E/E Tech.
*Business Comp. App.
*Comp. Multimedia Pres.
Computer Science I
Computer Sys/Net I
*Computer Tech/Lit
Cooperative Office Ed.
CTE Internship I
*Desktop Publishing
Digital Graphics and
Animation
Digital Media I, II
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Intro to Bus. Comp. App.
Multimedia Prod.
Psychology
Telecommunications (Bus.)
Word Processing
*Web Design
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Computer Architecture
Physics
Advanced Math I, II
Computer Electron. I
Physics for Tech. (Regular)
Advanced TV Broadcast I
Computer Science II
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Algebra II
Computer Sys/Net II
Principles of Business
Basic Electricity I
Economics
Pub. I (Newspaper)
Business Education Elec.
Electronics I
Pub. I (Yearbook)
Business English
Entrepreneurship
*Senior Project
Calculus
Financial Math
Sociology
Pre-Calculus
General Technology Ed.
Speech I
Chemistry
Indep. Study Tech/App.
TV Production I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Web Design I, II
Related Certification(s):
Adobe Certified Associate
IC3
CIW
Microsoft Certified
Application Specialist
Computer and Information Science and
Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Systems Applications
Web Administrator
Database Administrator
Desktop Publisher
E-Business Specialist
Publications Specialist
Support Engineer
Technical Communicator
49
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Information Technology
Area of
Concentration:
Network Services and Operations
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Digital Networks
*Networking Basics
Routers & Routing Basics
Switching Basics and
Intermediate Routing
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Comp. Multimedia Pres.
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Computer Syst./Net. I & II
Financial Math
*Senior Project
All computer courses approved by BESE
(must complete a
All foreign language courses
minimum of 2 credits, one Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Related Certification(s):
Networking - Cisco
Occupations:
50
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Area of
Concentration:
Law Enforcement Services
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
American Government
Business Law
CTE Internship
Education for Careers
EMT Basic
First Responder
Forensic Science
*Law Studies
Psychology
JR ROTC IV
Sociology
Speech I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Criminal Justice Elective I
P.E. Elective
*Senior Project
Criminal Justice Elective II
P.E. III
Social Studies Elective
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
World Geography
Financial Math
JR ROTC III
World History
Medical Terminology
Science Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
EMT—Basic
First Responder
Related Certification(s):
EMT
First Responder
Criminal Justice
Forensic Scientist
Investigator
51
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Legal Services
American Government
*Business Law
Education for Careers
Internship (Non-CTE)
*Law Studies I
Psychology
Sociology
Speech I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Accounting I
Keyboarding
Probability/Stat.
Admin. Sup. Occ.
Keyboarding Apps.
Psychology
Business Education Elec.
Medical Terminology
*Senior Project
Entrepreneurship
P.E. III
Sociology
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Western Civilization
Fine Arts Survey
Principles of Marketing I
World History
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Law
Lawyer
Paralegal
52
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Manufacturing
Industrial Operations
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Advanced Wood Tech
Architectural Drafting
Basic Metal Tech.
Basic Tech. Drafting
Basic Wood Tech.
Construction Tech.
Coop. Tech. Ed.
CTE Internship I
Diesel Mech. I
Education for Careers
Energy, Power and Trans.
Tech.
General Coop Ed.
General Technology Ed.
Hull Shipbuilding
*Ind. Machines Shop I, II
*Process Technician I, II
Welding I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
NCCER Weld. Tech. I TE
Diesel Mech. I
Physics for Tech. (Regular)
Advanced Math I, II
Electronics I
Principles of Business
Algebra II
Entrepreneurship
*Senior Project
Architectural Drafting
Financial Math
Speech I
Basic Metal Tech.
Keyboarding
T & I Elective
Business English
Keyboarding Apps.
Tech. Comp. Applications
Chemistry
Physics
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Welding Technology
If not included in the Primary Courses, any of the following should be included in the
Related Courses, Speech I, Entrepreneurship, Financial Math, and Principles of Business.
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
Process Technician I, II
Related Certification(s):
NCCER Certification-Welding
Welding-Level 1
Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Tool and Die Makers
Welder
53
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Manufacturing
Jewelry Manufacturing
Art I, II
Basic Technical Drafting
CTE Internship I
Principles of Business
Drafting/Design Tech. I, II
Technology Ed. Elective I, II
Education for Careers
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Art III, IV
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
General Technology Ed.
Physics of Tech. (Voc.)
Principles of Marketing I
*Senior Project
Speech I
T & I Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course All computer courses approved by BESE
credit, unless 5 credits are All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Art
Jewelry Maker
54
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
Manufacturing
Lab Technology
Chemistry
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
General Technology Ed.
*Lab Technology I, II
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Related Courses:
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Physics
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course All computer courses approved by BESE
credit, unless 5 credits are All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certifications:
None currently being offered
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Lab Technician
Process Control Technicians
55
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Manufacturing
Petro Chemical
ABC Inst. Control Mech. I,
II
ABC Pipe Fitter I, II
Chemistry
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Energy, Power, and Trans.
Tech.
General Coop Ed.
General Technology Ed.
*Process Technician I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Construction Tech.
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Keyboarding Apps.
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course All computer courses approved by BESE
credit, unless 5 credits are All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certifications:
NCCER
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Industrial Electronic Installers/Repairers
Instrumentation
Pipefitters
56
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Manufacturing
Welding
Advanced Metal Tech.
Basic Metal Tech.
Basic Tech. Drafting I
Coop Ag. Ed.
Coop. Tech. Ed.
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
General Tech. Ed.
Industrial Machines Shop I
Materials and Process
NCCER Pipefitting
*NCCER Welding—AG
*NCCER Welding Tech I, II
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Tech. Ed. Internship I & II
*Welding I, II
Welding Technology
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk..
Accounting I
Entrepreneurship
Physical Science
Advanced Math I, II
Financial Math
Physics
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Geometry
Physics for Tech (Regular)
Architectural Drafting
Industrial Machines Shop I
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Auto Body Repair I
Keyboarding
Power Mechanics
Computer Electronics I
Keyboarding Apps.
Principles of Business
Construction Tech.
Math Elective
*Senior Project
Drafting and Design I
NCCER Pipefitter I TE
Speech I
Electronics I
Outdoor Power Equip I - Tech T & I Elective
Energy, Power, and Trans.
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Tech.
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Welding I, II
Related Certifications:
NCCER Welding
AWS
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Welder
57
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Marketing, Sales and Services
Area of
Concentration:
Clothing and Textiles
Primary Courses:
*Adv. Clothing & Textile
Art I
*Clothing and Textile
Clothing & Text. Occ. I, II
Coop. Marketing Ed.
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
CTE Internship I
Custom Sewing I, II
Education for Careers
Family and Cons. Sc. I, II
General Coop. Ed.
Housing and Interior Des.
Principles of Marketing I
Retail Marketing
Speech I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Related Courses:
Advanced Math I, II
Art I, II, III
Business English
Chemistry I
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Marketing Ed. Elective
Principles of Business
*Senior Project
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
completed from the
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Customer Service
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Management
Retail and Wholesaling Operations
Fashion Designer
Merchandise Buyer
Merchandising Manager
Retail Marketing Coordinator
Sales Associate
58
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Marketing, Sales and Services
Area of
Concentration:
Entrepreneurship
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Accounting I
Advertising and Sales
Promotion
Business Law
Coop. Marketing Ed. I
Cooperative Office Ed.
CTE Internship I
Economics
Education for Careers
*Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
General Coop. Ed.
Marketing Management
Principles of Business
Principles of Marketing I
Retail Marketing
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting II
Keyboarding Apps.
*Senior Project
Business English
Marketing Education Elec.
Sociology
Keyboarding
Psychology
Speech I
Tourism
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
completed from the
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Customer Service
Related Certification(s):
Customer Service
Business Marketing Operations
Enterprise Management & Operations
Entrepreneurship
Chief Executive Officer
Entrepreneur
Franchisee
Independent Distributor
Small Business Owner
59
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Marketing, Sales and Services
Area of
Concentration:
Marketing and Sales Management
Primary Courses:
*Advertising and Sales
Promotion
Coop. Marketing Ed. I
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Entrepreneurship I
General Coop. Ed. I
*Marketing Management
Marketing Research
Principles of Business
*Principles of Marketing I
Retail Marketing
Telecommunications (Bus)
Tourism Marketing
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Related Courses:
Accounting I
Adult Responsibilities
Advanced Math I, II
Art I
Business English
Business Law
Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Economics
Family and Cons. Science I
Financial Math
Food Service I
Housing and Interior Design
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Applications
Law Studies
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
computer course credit)
Lodging Management I
Marketing Ed. Elective
Psychology
Physics
*Senior Project
Sociology
Speech I
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Customer Service
Marketing Management
Marketing Research
Operations Management & Supervision
Sales Operations
Brand Manager
Database Manager
Knowledge Management Specialist
Marketing Strategic Planner
Product Planner
Research Associate
60
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Marketing Sales and Services
Upholstery
Advanced Cloth. and Text.
Art I
Basic Wood Tech.
Clothing and Textiles
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Housing & Interior Design
*Upholstery I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Art I
Clothing & Textiles Occ.
Entrepreneurship
Financial Math
Fine Arts Survey
Housing & Inter. Des. Occ.
Journalism Elective
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Apps.
Principles of Business
Pub. I (Newspaper)
Pub. I (Yearbook)
*Senior Project
Speech I
Welding I
Welding Technology
World Geography
World History
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
students complete one
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Textiles
Occupations:
Graphic Designers, CAD Technicians, and Fashion Illustrators
Interior Designers, Commercial/Residential and Home Furnishing coordinators
Textile Designers
61
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Drafting
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Architectural Drafting
*Basic Tech. Drafting
Computer Science I
Construction Tech.
CTE Internship I
*Drafting and Design I, II
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
General Technology Ed
Materials and Process
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Advanced Math I, II
Carpentry
Physics for Tech. (Regular)
Advanced Metal Tech.
Chemistry
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Advanced Wood Tech.
Construction Tech.
Principles of Business
Algebra II
Entrepreneurship
Psychology
Art I
Financial Math
*Senior Project
Basic E/E
Fine Arts Survey
Sociology
Basic Wood Tech.
Geometry
Speech
Biology II
Keyboarding
T & I Elective
Calculus
Keyboarding Apps.
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Pre-Calculus
Physics
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
All computer courses approved by BESE
computer course credit
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
ADDA
Architectural Engineering
Drafting and Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architect
Architectural Engineer
Drafter
Landscape Architect
Mechanical Engineer
62
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering
Advanced E/E
*Biology II
Education for Careers
*Advanced Math
Calculus
Engineering Design I, II
Advanced Math I, II
Pre-Calculus
General Coop. Ed.
Advanced Metal Tech.
*Chemistry II
General Technology Ed.
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Computer Science I, II
Manufacturing Tech.
Architectural Drafting
Construction Tech.
Materials and Process
Basic E/E
CTE Internship I
*Physics
Basic Tech. Drafting
Drafting and Design I, II
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Earth Science Elec.
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Algebra II
English IV
Probability/Stat.
Architectural Drafting
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Art I
Environmental Science
Psychology
Basic Electricity I
Financial Math
*Senior Project
Basic Metal Tech.
Fine Arts Survey
Speech I, II
Basic Tech. Drafting
General Technology Ed.
Trigonometry-Local Elective
Basic Wood Tech.
Geometry
Welding I
Biology II
Keyboarding
World Geography
Chemistry I, II
Keyboarding Apps.
World History
Earth Science
Physics
Physics for Tech. (Regular)
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Certified Electronics Technician
OSHA
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Architectural Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Industrial Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Collision Repair Technology
*Auto Body Repair I, II
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
General Technology Ed.
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Advanced Tech. Drafting
Financial Math
*Senior Project
Art I
Geometry
Sociology
Auto Technician I
Keyboarding
Speech I
Basic Tech. Drafting
Keyboarding Apps.
T & I Elective
Diesel Mechanics I
Physical Science
Telecommunications (Bus.)
Drafting and Design I
Physics for Tech. (Regular) Welding I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
computer course credit)
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
ICAR
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Certified Automotive Technician
Electricians and Technicians
Facility maintenance managers and engineers
Mobile equipment maintenance managers, technician and mechanics
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Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Area of
Concentration:
Automotive Technology
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
*Auto Technician I, II, III
Basic E/E
CTE Internship I
Diesel Mechanics I, II
Education for Careers
Entrepreneurship
General Cooperative Ed.
General Technology Ed.
Outdoor Power Equ. Tech. I
Power Mechanics
Principles of Business
T & I Coop. Ed.
Welding I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
AC/Refrigeration I
Environmental Science
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Accounting I
Financial Math
Outdoor Power Equipment
Advanced E/E Tech.
Geometry
Tech. II
Auto Body Repair I
Keyboarding
Power Mechanics
Basic E/E Tech.
Keyboarding Apps.
*Senior Project
Business English
Manufacturing Tech.
Small Engines App.
Computer Electronics. I
Physical Science
Sociology
Electrician I
Physics for Tech. (Regular)
Speech I
T & I Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
All computer courses approved by BESE
students complete one
All foreign language courses
computer course credit)
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Automotive
Related Certification(s):
ASE Certification
ASE Master Certification
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
Small Engines
Apprenticeship
Two-year postsecondary education
Certified Automotive Technician
Electricians and Technicians
Facility maintenance managers and engineers
Mobile equipment maintenance managers, technician and mechanics
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Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Area of
Concentration:
Diesel Mechanics
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
CTE Internship I
*Diesel Mechanics I, II
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
General Technology Ed.
Power Mechanics
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Entrepreneurship
Outdoor Power Equipment
Agriscience I
Financial Math
Tech. I
Auto Body Repair I
Keyboarding
Principles of Business
Auto Technician I
Keyboarding Apps.
*Senior Project
Business English
Physical Science
Sociology
Business Law
Physics for Tech. (Regular) Speech I
T & I Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
All computer courses approved by BESE
Primary Courses and
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Apprenticeships
Two-year postsecondary education
Diesel engine specialists
Mobile Equipment Maintenance Managers, Technicians and Mechanics
Occupations:
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Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Marine Operations
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
General Coop. Ed.
General Technology Ed.
*Marine Operations I, II
Outdoor Power Equipment
Power Mechanics
Small Engines App.
T & I Coop. Ed. I
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business
Agriscience I
Financial Math
*Senior Project
Business English
Keyboarding
Sociology
Business Law
Keyboarding Apps.
Speech I
Nutrition and Food
T & I Elective
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
Logistics
Transportation
Ship and Boat Captains
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Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Area of
Concentration:
Power Mechanics
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Agriscience I, II
Auto Technician I
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
General Technology Ed.
*Outdoor Power Equip. Tech. I, II
Power Equip. Tech. II
*Power Mechanics
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary
credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Auto Technician I
Industrial Machines Shop I
*Senior Project
Business English
Keyboarding
Sociology
Diesel Mech. I
Keyboarding Apps.
Speech I
Entrepreneurship
Physics for Tech. (Regular)
T & I Elective
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Welding I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are All computer courses approved by BESE
completed from the
All foreign language courses
Primary Courses and
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
Outdoor Power Equip. Tech
Apprenticeships
Two-year postsecondary education
Electricians and Technicians
Industrial Equipment Mechanics
Mobile Equipment Maintenance Managers, Technicians and Mechanics
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Louisiana Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Transportation Operations
CTE Internship I
Driver Ed. & Traffic Safety
Economics
General Coop. Ed.
Education for Careers
General Technology Ed.
*Energy, Power and
World Geography
Transportation Tech.
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Financial Math
Principles of Business
Business English
Keyboarding
*Senior Project
Entrepreneurship
Keyboarding Apps.
Sociology
Physics of Tech. (Voc.)
Speech I
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Statewide
Articulation
Courses:
Industry Based
Certifications:
Postsecondary
Education
Programs:
Occupations:
None currently being offered
Related Certification(s):
None currently being offered
Logistics
Transportation
Terminal Supervisors
Transportation Managers
Truck and Bus Drivers
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