Career Pathways
Career Pathways
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Fort Payne Career Academy.
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Career Preparedness
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Business Software Applications I
- Personal Finance
- Accounting
- Data Analytics
- Economic and Financial Services
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Intro to Drafting Design
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Intermediate Drafting
- Intro to Manufacturing
- 3D Solid Model Design I
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Army JROTC Leadership Education and Training I
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Army JROTC Leadership Education and Training II
- Army JROTC Leadership Education and Training III
- Army JROTC Leadership Education and Training VI
- Army JROTC 1b
- Army JROTC 2b
- Army JROTC 3b
- Army JROTC 4b
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Automotive Technology Foundations
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Auto Brake Susp and Steering I
- Automotive Electrical Components I
- Auto Engine Repair and Perf. I
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Barbering Fundamentals
Required Concentrator Courses
- Salon Practices and Management
- Chemical Services
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PATHWAY COURSES
Location: Fort Payne Career Academy Campus
Required Foundation Course
- Career Preparedness
Required Concentrator Courses
- Business Software II
- Digital Media Design
- Exploring Computer Science
Location: ACCESS (FPCA Campus & Virtual)
Required Foundation Course
- Business Software Applications I
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- AP Computer Science A
- Data Analytics
- Web Development
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Business Software Applications I
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Data Analytics
- Economic and Financial Services
- Entrepreneurship
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Paint and Refinish I
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Paint and Refinish II
- Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
- Non-Structural Welding Cutting and Joining
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Arch and Construction Foundations
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Carpentry Commercial Framing and Layout
- Residential Building
- CTE Lab in Architecture and Construction
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Introduction to Public Safety
Required Concentrator Courses
- Law Enforcements and Corrections
- Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Cosmetology Fundamentals
Required Concentrator Courses
- Salon Practices and Management
- Chemical Services
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Exploring Computer Science
Required Concentrator Courses
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
- CTE Lab in Information Technology
- Information Technology Fundamentals
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Programming Foundations
Required Concentrator Courses
- Cybersecurity I
- Network Fundamentals or another IT course
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PATHWAY COURSES
Location: Fort Payne Career Academy Campus
Required Foundation Course
- Foundations in Education
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Methods in Education
- Practices in Education
- Education and Training Internship
Location: Dekalb County Tech Center through JSU Dual Enrollment
Required Foundational Course
- Foundations in Education
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Methods in Education
- Practices in Education
- Education and Training Internship
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Intro to Public Safety
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Fire Science I
- Fire Science II
- Firefighting I
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(Project Lead the Way)
PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Indroduction to Engineering
Required Concentrator Courses
- Principles of Engineering
- Digital Electronics
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Media Production Foundations
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Broadcasting Production I
- Broadcasting Productions II
AND/OR
- Audio Production I
- Audio Production II
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Media Production Foundations
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Drone Flight Operations
- Drone Licensure and Fundamentals
- Audio Production I
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Career Preparedness
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Business Software Applications I
- Personal Finance
- Data Analytics
- Economic and Financial Services
- Entrepreneurship
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Required Concentrator Courses
- Culinary Arts I
- Culinary Arts II
- Baking & Pastry Arts
- Hospitality Management & Marketing
- Event Planning & Management
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PATHWAY COURSES
Location: Fort Payne Career Academy Campus
Required Foundation Course
- Foundations of Health Science
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Human Body Structures & Functions
- Nurse Aide Training
- Sports Medicine I
- Sports Medicine II
Location: ACCESS (FPCA Campus / Virtual)
Required Foundational Course
- Foundations of Health Science
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Forensic Science & Crime Scene Investigation
- Human Body Structures and Functions
- Medical Terminology
- Safety and Health Regulations
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Required Concentrator Courses
- Event Planning and Management
- Hospitality Management and Marketing
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundational Course
- ACR111 Principles of Refrigeration
Required Concentrator Courses
- ACR121 Principles of Electricity for HVACR
- 3rd ACR Course TBD (26-27)
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Fundamentals of Agriscience
Required Concentrator Courses
- Construction Framing
- Construction Finishing and Interior Systems
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PATHWAY COURSES
Location: Fort Payne Career Academy Campus
Required Foundation Course
- Fundamentals of Agriscience
Required Concentrator Courses
- Agricultural Welding I
- Agricultural Welding II
Location: Dekalb County Tech Center
Required Foundational Course
- Arch and Construction Foundations
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Welding SMAW I
- Welding SMAW II
- Welding GMAW and FCAW
*Also available through Dual Enrollment through Northeast Alabama Community College. See counselor for more information.
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Intro to Public Safety
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Intro to Criminal Justice Law Enforcement and Corrections
- CTE LAB in PS
- Correct and Security
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- MTT147 Introduction to Machine Shop I
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- MTT148 Introduction to Machine Shop I Lab
- MTT149 Introduction to Machine Shop II
- MTT150 Introduction to Machine Shop II Lab
*Dual Enrollment available through Northeast Alabama Community College. See counselor for more information.
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Arch and Construction Foundations
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Masonry Mortar Materials and Install
- Masonry Laying Techniques
- Masonry Residential
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- MAT101 Medical Terminology
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- MAT102 Medical Assisting Theory I
- MAT103 Medical Assisting Theory II
- (Other MAT Courses Available)
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- PLB111 Introduction to Plumbing
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- PLB112 Plumbing Applications
- 3rd PLB Course TBD (26-27)
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Career Preparedness
Required Concentrator Courses (2 or more)
- Business Software Applications I
- Data Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
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PATHWAY COURSES
Required Foundation Course
- Photography I
Required Concentrator Courses
- Photography II
- Photography III
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Northeast Alabama Community College offers various Career, Technical, and Workforce Development Programs through dual enrollment.
NACC Career & Technical Education Pathways