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ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION & TRAININGHuman Services
"It takes a special kind of person to work in Human Services. Individuals who choose this pathway tend to be motivated by the desire to assist others. Psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, health aides, cosmetologists, and others who tend to the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of people are successful in Human Services. They offer helping hands to everyone from babies in child-care centers to seniors in long-term care facilities. The work is sometimes challenging, but the reward of knowing you have improved someone’s life is immense. If you feel a calling to serve others, feel comfortable caring for people, or want to improve your community, then Human Services may be the right career choice for you."
Education & Training
"Teaching is the profession that makes all other professions possible. The people who work in Education and Training instill knowledge and skills in everyone from preschoolers to adult learners. These caring, capable, and committed professionals help prepare students for the many rewards and challenges that personal, professional, and civic life brings. If you yearn to learn, feel a calling to teach, or would like to work in a favorite subject area, then Education and Training may be the right career choice for you."
-excerpts from the 2020-21 FBISD High School Course Selection Guide
CAMPUS-LEVEL COURSES
Human Services
Principles of Human Services
Offered In: 9–11 • Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will investigate different careers that involve helping and serving people. This course provides hands-on experience in the career fields of counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community services, fashion and interior design, and entrepreneurial pathways. Students will also develop strong career traits in management, budgetary practices, and nutrition. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.
Human Growth and Development
Offered In: 9–12 • Prerequisites: Principles of Human Services
Description: Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones through hands-on activities and discussion. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.
Counseling and Mental Health (Advanced CTE Course)
Offered In: 10-12 • Prerequisites: Human Growth and Development
Description: In Counseling and Mental Health, students explore the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations on their actions and responsibilities, and the implications of their actions. Students understand how professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.
Family and Community Services (Advanced CTE Course)
Offered In: 11-12 • Prerequisites: Counseling and Mental Health
Description: Family and Community Services is a laboratory-based course designed to involve students in realistic and meaningful community-based activities through direct service or service-learning experiences. Students are provided opportunities to interact with and provide services to individuals, families, and the community through community or volunteer services. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing organizational and leadership skills and characteristics.
Education & Training
Principles of Education and Training (Offered only at James Reese Center)
Offered In: 9–10 • Prerequisites: None
Description: Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the education and training program. Students will gain an understanding of the basic knowledge and skills essential to careers in education.
Human Growth and Development
Offered In: 9–12 • Prerequisites: Principles of Education and Training
Description: Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones through hands-on activities and discussion. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.
