14 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $37,900. See full occupation profile →
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Architecture and Interior Design I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the concepts and functions of architectureDescribe the influences of culture, geography, and individual architects on residential and commercial designClassify different residential and commercial structures into architectural stylesGather, evaluate, and share information on ways that housing styles influence interior design elementsCompare various roof styles used in residential and commercial architectural designsCompare various window types used in architectural design
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Architecture and Interior Design II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Summarize the history of the interior design industry from 1900 to the presentExplain basic characteristics and uses of textiles in the interior design industryDetermine space, tools, equipment, and furnishings needed to operate a variety of interior design businessesSummarize laws, regulations, and licensure requirements for becoming an interior designerDemonstrate design processes utilized in interior design, including determining the scope of the project, researchExplain how a designer considers and incorporates a client's preferences, values, ideas
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CTE Lab in Human Services
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Human Services clusterConduct research on a selected topic related to human services using approved research methodology, interpret findingsDemonstrate higher-order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in the human services fieldApply leadership and professional career skills needed in human services careers
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Career Pathway Project (CPP) in Human Services
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a processConduct independent research related to the selected human services projectWrite a detailed report on the chosen human services project, following established conventions for format, grammarProduce an original multimedia presentation based upon career pathway project research and resultsDesign and create a project portfolio that documents all components of the human services pathway project
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Child Development
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the stages of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children of various agesExplain how various factors influence the growth and development of children throughout infancy, childhoodExplain the contributions of child development theorists to the study of children and familiesDescribe the stages of prenatal development, labor, and birthIdentify and describe physical and emotional needs of the mother and newborn childResearch and report on possible birth defects including types, causes, prevention, and treatment
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Child Services
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify and explain strategies that promote children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social developmentExplain how a family's values, culture, and practices impact children's developmentInvestigate and explain developmentally-appropriate behaviors of children at each stage of developmentIdentify local, state, and national agencies that provide resources to children and their familiesInvestigate and explain intervention strategies for crisis situations, including child abuse, neglect, homelessnessDevelop a plan for establishing and operating a child services program
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Consumer Affairs
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Investigate and report on the role of consumer sciences professionals in advising familiesConduct market research to determine consumer trends and product development needs for a selected population and productAssess the labeling, packaging, and support materials of consumer goods for compliance with current packagingCreate and present a plan to educate an audience about a new product on the retail marketInterpret, summarize, and analyze data regarding consumer trendsResearch and report on ways media and advertising influence family and consumer decisions
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Consumer Economics
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Compare and contrast transportation options to meet the needs of individuals across the lifespanCompare and contrast types, sources, and costs of car loans, including loan terms and interest ratesEvaluate the effectiveness, safety, and affordability of rideshare, carpoolingCompare and contrast the services that real estate agents and brokers provide to prospective home buyers and sellersSummarize the procedures used to estimate property valuesDescribe and estimate the costs incurred when selling, purchasing, and maintaining a home in given scenarios
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Creative Design and Production
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify the target market and analyze product trends, pricingDetermine effective methods of advertisingFormulate a plan to promote services and products to a wide marketCreate a pricing guide for products or services, factoring in the costs of production, time considerationsCalculate and demonstrate the effect of mark-up on prices and profit margin in various scenariosExplain the importance of business records and describe the types of records necessary for a small business
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Cuisine and Media Production
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Research and summarize ways various media cover the food industryDevelop food-related communications appropriate for print, web, radio, or television outlets. andCritique persuasive marketing strategies used by the food industry to influence consumer behaviorResearch and report on cross-platform marketing strategies used by food industry companiesIdentify marketing challenges facing food businesses and determine their underlying causesIdentify and explain current and future trends forecast by the food industry
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Fashion Fundamentals
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Outline the history of fashion and the historical influences on the fashion industryCompare and contrast the work of various key designers, past and present, in the fashion industryInvestigate and report on the role of major domestic and international fashion centers in the creation, displayIdentify, compare, and analyze fashion design trends in the apparel and textile industriesExplain the designer's role in creating fashion trends, citing recent examples of styles and fadsUtilize elements and principles of design to select or create apparel
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Fashion Merchandising
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Determine factors that influence consumer decision-making for individualExplain how physical, psychological, and social needs are met by selecting and purchasing fashion productsDesign a merchandising display for a physical or e-commerce storeExplain how trade associations and publications influence fashion retailersExplain the relationship between consumer demographics and apparel industry advertisingResearch merchandising strategies that influence customer behavior
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Food Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Research and report on the structure of an atom, elements of the periodic table, and chemical symbols, formulasAnalyze the chemical structures and reactions of various foods, including elements, compounds, heterogeneousDescribe the roles of solutions, colloids, solids, gels, foams, and emulsions in food preparationSummarize results of experiments testing the variance of pH and functions of enzymesCompare and contrast the heat transfer processes of conduction, convection, and radiation and their effects on foodDescribe the properties of water and their effects on food preparation methods
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Small Business in FCS
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Compare and contrast types of small business ownership and explain their advantages and disadvantages for entrepreneursResearch and describe traits and behaviors associated with entrepreneurial successAnalyze the impact of small businesses and cottage industries on the local, state, and national economiesAssess the current economic outlook for entrepreneurship at local, state, and national levelsExplain the role of a business plan in securing funding and defining the scope of the businessResearch, develop, and present a business plan, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities