Career & Technical Education

Welcome to the vibrant world of Career & Technical Education (CTE) at Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District!

Our CTE Department extends a warm welcome to students, parents, and community members as we embark on an exciting journey of learning and skill-building. We take pride in our comprehensive approach to instruction, which integrates cutting-edge technologies, state-of-the-art equipment, and strategic business partnerships.

At SCUC ISD, we believe in equipping all students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today's rapidly changing workforce. Whether it's exploring career pathways, gaining hands-on experience, or earning industry certifications, our CTE programs provide invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Explore our webpage to learn more about our CTE programs, resources, and how we embrace innovation, creativity, and collaboration in preparing students for success in the ever-evolving world of work.

CTE Sequences Guide

Course Catalog 25-26

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources	The Applied Agricultural Engineering program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with applying knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing agricultural products. This program of study may also include exploration into diagnosing, repairing, or overhauling farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
Program of Study	Tech & Mechanical Systems	Animal Science	Plant Science

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications	The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC career cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.
Program of Study	Digital Communications	Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts	Animation	Video Game Design

Business, Marketing and Finance	The Business, Marketing and Finance Career Cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Program of Study	Marketing & Sales	Accounting and Financial	Entrepreneurship

Hospitality and Tourism	The Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food/beverage services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from reservation and transportation ticket agent to event planner and general manager
Program of Study	Culinary Arts

Manufacturing	The Manufacturing Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.
Program of Study	Robotics & Automation Technology

Education and Training	The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services. All parts of courses are designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training career cluster.
Program of Study	Teaching & Training

Education and Training

The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services. All parts of courses are designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training career cluster.

Program of Study

Teaching & Training

Human Services	The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services.
Program of Study	Family & Community Services

Health Science	The Health Science Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informants, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.
Program of Study	Diagnostic & Therapeutic

Health Science

The Health Science Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informants, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.

Program of Study

Diagnostic & Therapeutic

Law & Public Service	The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services., think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.
Program of Study	Law Enforcement

Engineering	The Engineering career cluster focuses on planning, designing, testing, building, and maintaining of machines, structures, materials, systems, and processes using empirical evidence and science, technology, and math principles. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from mechanical engineer and drafter to electrical engineer and to mapping technician.
Program of Study	Engineering Foundations

Information Technology	The Information Technology (IT) career cluster focuses on the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from Software Developer and Programmer to Cybersecurity Specialists and Network Analysts.
Program of Study	Programming & Software Development

Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) career cluster focuses on the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from Software Developer and Programmer to Cybersecurity Specialists and Network Analysts.

Program of Study

Programming & Software Development