Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#9096 – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2 – 20 CREDITS (PT 9096 CHILD DEV 2)
(B) Grade: 12 and post-graduates
Prerequisite: #9093 Early Childhood Education 1
CDA Credential
COLLEGE CREDIT: Must take both ECE 1 and ECE 2 for Seton Hall University Credit
The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a national credential in Early Childhood Education and is recognized in early childhood
learning centers throughout the nation. Students work toward this credential and will complete two of the major requirements: 120
seminar hours and the CDA professional resource file. Students will also work with the Kinder Magic children.
#9480 - TEACHER ACADEMY- 20 CREDITS (PT 9480 TEACHER TR II)
(B) Grade: 12 only
Prerequisite: College Prep track, 3.0 GPA, Reference from guidance counselor and teacher
COLLEGE CREDIT: Seton Hall University, Raritan Valley Community College (fees apply)
Based on the NJ Department of Labor statistics, five of New Jersey’s top fifteen high skilled, high demand occupations are in the field
of teaching. This course is a college preparatory program for seniors interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Internships with
cooperating elementary, middle, and high schools will be an integral focus of this program, requiring professional dress/uniform.
Students will rotate to several different schools three days per week and will observe and assist seasoned teaching staff and experience
a variety of grade level disciplines. Students are required to provide their own transportation to school and to the internship facilities.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
#9081- LAW ENFORCEMENT - 20 CREDITS (PT 908 LAW ENFORCE)
(B) Grades: 11-12
Articulation Agreement
911 Dispatch Certification
In this program students receive a broad-based educational experience in all five criminal justice specialties: legal services, law
enforcement services, security and protective services, and correction services. In addition to classroom study, students will job
shadow professionals in representative occupations and get a first-hand sense of what each job entails. Other career options include
special agent, federal marshal, detective, dispatcher, police officer, park ranger, security, private investigator, correctional trainer and
case manager.
#9082 – CRIMINAL AN D CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION– 20 CREDITS (PT 9082 CRIME/FORENSICS)
(B) Grades: 11-12
Articulation Agreement
The Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science program will examine the entire process of a criminal investigation from preliminary
investigation to arrest and trial. The class will analyze the fundamentals of criminal investigation including investigation
responsibilities, identification of physical evidence, marking, packaging and tagging of evidence, preserving evidence; and courtroom
procedures, interviewing, and interrogation.
#9080 - EXPLORING CAREERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY - 2.5 CREDITS (PT 9080 PUBLIC SAFETY)
(B) Grade: 10
This is an introductory course for students interested in opportunities in the fields of law enforcement and homeland security. This
course will focus on careers in state and local police, corrections, park ranger, security, private investigator, FBI and DEA. Students
will be introduced to crime scene investigations and forensics.
MEDICAL SCIENCE
#9447 - HEALTH SCIENCE 1 - 20 CREDITS (PT 9447 HLTH SCI)
Grades: 10-11
Prerequisite: Requires a guidance counselor recommendation and a minimum GPA of 2.5
Eligible for split Elective credit: 10 Credits Practical Arts, 5 Credits Science, 5 Credits English
Health Care is the fastest growing field in the country and the need for qualified health care professionals is becoming critical. This
course is ideal for students who would like to know more about Health Care, especially those who enjoy working with and helping
others, and it is ideal for students who are interested in Nursing and Emergency Care. The curriculum covers anatomy & physiology,
medical terminology, dynamics of health care, emergency care and clinical care. Coordinated efforts with local hospitals and other
health care facilities allow the students to experience the industry through volunteerism, job-shadowing, and mentorship.
College Credits: Up to 8 college credits from the University of Medicine and Dentistry earned upon passing of UMDNJ exams.
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