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Career & Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students to be college, career, and community ready by providing integrated core academics within rigorous and relevant curriculum, employability skills, as well as technical and career-specific skills. At the Madison Metropolitan School District, CTE Programs of Study are a series of connected courses, experiential learning opportunities, and career support strategies aimed at helping students personalize and achieve their educational and career goals.
MMSD Programs of Study
MMSD Programs of Study are a series of connected courses, experiential learning opportunities, and career support strategies aimed at helping students personalize and achieve their own educational and career goals.
What experiential learning opportunities are available and how do they support career and college readiness?
Through our CTE Programs of study and Career and Technical Student Organizations, students engage in hands-on experiences that include job shadowing, work-based learning, apprenticeship, competitions at state and national events and learn valuable leadership and 21st-century skills.
Business and Information Technology (BMIT)
Business & Financial Operations
The Business & Financial Operations Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in accounting, banking services, financial planning, business management, human resources and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Intro to Business & Marketing
- Business Technology
- Accounting
- Advanced Accounting
- Law & Ethics
- Personal Finance
- AP Business with Personal Finance
Read more about the Business & Financial Operations Program of Study
Marketing & Sales
The Marketing & Sales Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in marketing communications, marketing research and analytics, merchandising/retail, professional sales, entrepreneurship, public relations, social media manager, brand management, and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Intro to Business & Marketing
- Marketing & Sales
- Entrepreneurship
- Advertising & Social Media
- Sports & Event Management
- Marketing 1: Principles
- Marketing 2: Entrepreneurship
Information Technology
The Information Technology Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in information support and services, network systems, programming and software development, information support and systems, cybersecurity, interactive media and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Bits & Bytes
- Intro to Computer Science
- Digital Technologies
- Web Development
- Computer Science
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science
Digital Technology & Game Design
The Digital Technology & Game Design Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in data science and artificial intelligence, software development, web and cloud creation and management, IT support and services, and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Bits & Bytes
- Intro to Computer Science
- Digital Technologies
- Video Production/Video 1
- Advanced Video Production
- Graphic Design & Publishing
- Writing for Media
- Web Design
- Yearbook Design & Publishing
- Game Design 1
- Game Design 2
- AP Computer Science
Read more about the Digital Technology & Game Design Program of Study
Family and Consumer Science
Culinary & Hospitality
The Culinary & Hospitality Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in restaurants, food and beverage services, travel, tourism, and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Culinary 1: The Essentials
- Culinary 2: International Cuisine
- Culinary 3: ProStart Chef 1
- Culinary 4: ProStart Chef 2
Education & Training
The Education & Training Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in education (early, elementary, special education), child services, program administration and leadership, and other related fields.
Courses Include:
- Foundations of Education
- Child Development - Birth to 5 Years
- Health, Safety, and Nutrition DTC
Healthcare Occupations
The Healthcare Occupations Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in therapeutic services, diagnostic services, support services, health informatics, biotechnology research, health education, public health, and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Health Science Exploration
- Introduction to Animal Sciences
- Body Structure and Function
- *Medical Terminology DTC
- Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Physical Therapy 1
Barbering & Cosmetology
The Barbering & Cosmetology Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in the personal care services industry, such as professional barbering and hairstyling, cosmetology and aesthetics, and salon management.
Courses Include:
- Barbering 1
- Barbering 2
Read more about the Barbering & Cosmetology program of study
Technology Education
Auto Technology
The Auto Technology Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in transportation operations, transportation systems, infrastructure planning, warehousing and distribution center operations, and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Automotive Technology 1
- Automotive Technology 2
- Automotive Technology 3
- Automotive Technology 4
- Outdoor Power Equipment
Engineering & Manufacturing
The Engineering & Manufacturing Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in engineering, technology, science, mathematics, distribution, logistics planning, infrastructure planning, and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Engineering Essentials
- Principles of Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
Read more about the Engineering & Manufacturing Program of Study
Construction & Carpentry
The Construction & Carpentry Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary in manufacturing production, development logistics, inventory control, maintenance, Installation and repair production, quality assurance, warehousing, distribution center operations, and other related industries.
Courses Include:
- Construction & Woodworking 1
- Construction & Woodworking 2
- Construction & Woodworking 3
- Construction & Woodworking 4
Read more about the Construction & Carpentry Program of Study
Youth Apprenticeship
Youth Apprenticeship is a rigorous one or two year elective program for juniors and seniors, that combines academic and technical classroom instruction with mentored, on-the-job training to provide students with industry-established occupational and employability skills. Post-secondary and business partnerships are essential for a successful youth apprenticeship program.