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High School Diploma for English Language Learners

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18 Credits for High School Diploma + Career Skills Training Certificate

You can transfer in up to 14 credits for prior high school courses or the GED. 

Career Certificate Courses (4 credits)

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

Learn How to Care for Patients Such as

• Pregnant Women and New Mothers
• Infant and Toddler Care
• Individuals with Epilepsy
• Individuals with Diabetes
• Individuals with Vertigo or Dizziness
• Individuals with Depression
• Individuals with Digestive Disorders

 

Course Topics Include

• Roles and Responsibilities of a Home Care Professional
• Providing Nutrition and Fluids
• Controlling Infection
• First Aid and Medications
• Reading and Recording Vital Signs
• Documenting and Reporting Observations
• Dealing with Emergencies
• Home Care Person-to-Person Communications, Customers, and Special Clients
• The Human Body I and II
• Buying and Preparing Food
• Foodborne Illnesses
• Maintaining a Healthy Home Environment
• Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
• Patient Grooming and Hygiene
• Transfer and Ambulation
• Home Care Organizations and Programs

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

What You’ll Learn About:

Defensive Driving
Expressway Driving
Signals, Signs, and Markings
Intersection Safety
Speed Limits and Official Stops
Driving Conditions Requiring Heightened Awareness
Vehicle Maintenance
Safety Belts and Child Safety
Vehicle and Roadway Emergencies
Sharing the Road
Pedestrian Traffic
Traffic Lanes
Making Turns
Proper Parking Techniques
The Threat of Road Rage
Drug Misuse and Abuse
Alcohol Misuse and Abuse
Commercial Driving 
Pretrip Air Brake Inspection
Knowing Your Route
Vehicle Operation
Blind Spots, Danger Zones, and Mirrors
Inclement Weather and Adverse Conditions
First Aid
Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness
Medical Emergency Awareness
Security Awareness

This program also prepares you to take the exam required for the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). The CLP is the first step in obtaining your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).*

 

*The coursework does not count toward the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) required for Class A or Class B CDL, which includes behind-the-wheel training. For details on obtaining a CDL, visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov.

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

Topics You Will Learn About

  • Safety and health laws and regulations in manufacturing
  • Measurements and drawings
  • Supply chains
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Basics of electricity
  • Electric circuits
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
  • Product Quality

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

What You’ll Learn About:

  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) principles
  • U.S. food service regulation
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Foodborne illnesses & bloodborne pathogens
  • Receiving and storing food items
  • Working in teams
  • Communication skills
  • How to advance at work
  • Workplace challenges and opportunities
  • Critical Thinking Basics
  • Problem Solving Model
  • Decision Making
  • Improving Decision Making

This program prepares you take the Prometric Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) exam.

 

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

What You’ll Learn About:

  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Creativity
  • Conflict resolution
  • Dealing with difficult people
  • Establishing goals
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Hiring procedures

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st-Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

What You’ll Learn About:

  • Skills and knowledge specific to hospitality
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Jobs in the above settings
  • Drug and alcohol use and abuse
  • Foodborne illnesses & bloodborne pathogens
  • Security and how to respond to active shooter events
  • Working in teams
  • Communication skills
  • How to advance at work
  • Workplace challenges and opportunities
  • General career skills

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st-Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

What You’ll Learn About:

  • Working in retail sales
  • Communicating with retail customers
  • Providing an excellent customer experience
  • Dealing with difficult people
  • Time management
  • Working in teams
  • How to be successful on the job
  • Workplace challenges and opportunities

What You’ll Learn About:

  • Types and factors of patrol
  • Factors of patrol
  • Basic public relations
  • Relations with police
  • Techniques for writing reports
  • Traffic and crowd control
  • Crowd control
  • Evidence, witnesses, and providing testimony
  • Perimeter, area, and point protection systems
  • Techniques for controlling access and egress
  • Badges, digital controls, and barriers
  • Security of information
  • Occupational safety and health administration
  • Fire safety
  • Emergency measures plan
  • Advanced first aid
  • Receiving and responding to bomb threats
  • Common offenses
  • Legal jurisdictions

What You’ll Learn About:

  • Types and factors of patrol
  • Factors of patrol
  • Basic public relations
  • Relations with police
  • Techniques for writing reports
  • Traffic and crowd control
  • Crowd control
  • Evidence, witnesses, and providing testimony
  • Perimeter, area, and point protection systems
  • Techniques for controlling access and egress
  • Badges, digital controls, and barriers
  • Security of information
  • Occupational safety and health administration
  • Fire safety
  • Emergency measures plan
  • Advanced first aid
  • Receiving and responding to bomb threats
  • Common offenses
  • Legal jurisdictions

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st-Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

What You’ll Learn About:

  • Stages of Cognitive Development in Infants
  • Stages of Cognitive Development in Toddlers
  • Stages of Cognitive Development in Preschoolers
  • Child Oriented Spaces
  • Special Interest Centers
  • Methods for Enhancing Intellectual Development
  • Early Literacy
  • Language Development
  • Discovery of Math
  • Teaching Science to Young Children
  • Early Childhood Programs for Multilingual Children
  • Encouraging Parental Involvement
  • Assessing Childhood Development

What You’ll Learn About:

Semester 1:

Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Infants
Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Toddlers
Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Preschoolers
Safety
Outdoor Play Safety
Physical Activity
Equipment, Activities, and Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity
Physical Activity for Children with Disabilities
Recognizing Levels of Social Play
Assessing Children’s Physical Development
Risk Management
Relating with Parents
Overcoming Difficulties Communicating with Parents

 

Semester 2:

Stages of Social and Emotional Development in Infants
Stages of Social and Emotional Development in Toddlers
Stages of Social and Emotional Development in Preschoolers
Child Self-Esteem
Children’s Temperament
Childhood Anger and Anger Management
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Stress in Young Children
Stranger and Separation Anxiety
Helping Children Cope with Grief
Working with Children with Disabilities
Documenting Children’s Behaviors
Using Portfolios in Early Childhood Programs

What You’ll Learn About:

Semester 1:

Childhood Obesity
Nutrition
Nutrition: Curriculum Development Tools
Environmental Safety
Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
Health
Health: Curriculum Development Tools
Infant and Toddler: Health and Safety
Toilet Training
Surviving Toddlerhood
Special Care: Inclusion

 

Semester 2:

Experiencing Music in the Classroom
Using the Arts as a Teaching Tool
Using Visual Arts to Enhance Development
Safety: Curriculum Development Tools
Open House
Transitioning to Kindergarten
Effective Written Communication
Working and Communicating with Families
Professional Practices
Introduction to Computer Technology
Finding and Using Resources on the Internet
Computer Technology in Early Childhood Education

What You’ll Learn About:

Semester 1:

Child Abuse: Identification and Prevention
Child Abuse: Physical Abuse Awareness
Child Abuse: Sexual Abuse Awareness
Shaken Baby Syndrome and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Bullying: Identification and Prevention
Behavior Management for Young Children
Behavior Management for School-Age Children
Conflict Management for Children
Teaching Tolerance
Guiding Children’s Behavior in Childcare Settings
Positive Solutions for Challenging Behaviors
Praise and Rewards
Multiculturalism

 

Semester 2:

Safety and Security Procedures
Reading Prescription Labeling
Disability Laws Pertaining to Early Child Care
Early Childhood Program Accreditation
Assessing Child Care Programs
Staffing Child Care Programs
Managing Your Child Care Business
Assessing Child Care Business Practices
Employment Hot Topics

This program prepares students to obtain the national Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. Graduates will receive a self-study CDA certificate that meets the 120 clock hours of professional development required by the Council for Professional Recognition in order to obtain the National CDA credential for the following educator pathways:*

 

  • Center-Based Preschool (3–5 years old)
  • Family Child Care

 

 

*Does not count toward the Center-Based Infant-Toddler educator pathway (working with children birth to 36 months). For details, visit www.cdacouncil.org.

What You’ll Learn About:

  • 21st Century Education
  • Understanding Self-Esteem
  • Setting Goals
  • Professional Uses of Technology
  • Security in Technology
  • 21st Century Written Business Communication
  • Time Management Overview
  • Stress Management Overview
  • Anger Management Overview
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview
  • Ethical Behavior

What You’ll Learn About:

Basics of Note-Taking

Reading Comprehension

Understanding and Improving Study Habits

Memory Techniques

Test-Taking Skills

Effective Environments for Learning

Distractions and Deterrents of Educational Success

What is Motivation?

Self-Motivation

Trust and Motivation

Change as a Motivator

Embracing Change

Critical Thinking Basics

Problem Solving Model

Decision Making

Improving Decision Making

Semester 1:

  • Communication Overview
  • Verbal Communication
  • Verbal Business Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Written Business Communication
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Communication Styles and Interpersonal Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Assertive vs. Aggressive Communication
  • Communicating in Difficult Situations
  • Difficult Behaviors in the Workplace
  • Negativity and Power Struggles at Work
  • Working with Procrastinators and Untrustworthy People
  • Communicating by Telephone
  • Networking for Success

Semester 2:

  • What is Stress?
  • Signs and Symptoms of Stress
  • Sources of Stress
  • Techniques for Managing Stress
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Mindset and Stress
  • Stress and Values Clarification
  • Stress at Work
  • Emotional Intelligence (EI)
  • Emotional Intelligence Skills
  • Understanding Anger
  • Anger Cycle
  • Anger Management
  • Conflict Basics
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Addressing Violent Situations

Semester 1:

  • Budgeting
  • Saving
  • Credit
  • Healthy Lifestyle Choices
  • Personal Wellness
  • Self-Awareness
  • Positive Self-Talk
  • Accountability
  • Self-Management
  • Tips and Tricks for Smooth Living
  • Crisis Management
  • Using Critical Thinking in Work and Life
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Balancing Work and Life
  • Pros and Cons of Social Media
  • Basic Professionalism

Semester 2:

  • Introduction to Time Management
  • Time Management Types and Styles
  • Procrastination
  • Time Management Antagonists
  • Time Management Strategies
  • Personal Productivity
  • Handling Information Overload
  • Setting Priorities
  • Diversity in the Workplace
  • Tolerance and Respect
  • Respect and Employment
  • Becoming the Go-To Person
  • Advancing in a Job
  • Cooperation and Compromise
  • Influencing and Persuading
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback and Criticism

Semester 1:

  • Misconceptions about Creativity
  • Creativity
  • The Creative Process
  • Creativity in Daily Life
  • Putting Creative Ideas to Work
  • Creativity in the Workplace
  • Creativity in a Team
  • Creativity in Leadership
  • Creating Successful Teams
  • Working as Part of a Team
  • Gaining Trust
  • Losing and Rebuilding Trust
  • Office Politics
  • Relationships In and Out of the Workplace
  • Working with Poor Leadership
  • Becoming a Good Leader


Semester 2:

  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • Governmental Involvement in the Workplace
  • Discrimination in the Workplace
  • Filing a Charge of Discrimination
  • Harassment at Work
  • Introduction to Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Harassment: Prevention and Response
  • Employment Hot Topics
  • Choosing the Right Resume for the Job
  • Using Technology and Your Resume
  • Writing a Winning Resume
  • Job Search
  • Preparing for an Interview
  • Attending an Interview
  • New Hire Information and Orientation
  • Performance Appraisals

Core Courses (14 credits)

Semester 1 describes world conditions beginning A.D. 300 and ending in 1770. Specific topics included are the decline of Han and Roman empires, rise of Islamic civilization, South American and European culture, the Mongolian Empire, the Sub-Saharan African culture, recovery in Afro-Eurasia, and expansion in the Americas and Europe. Also included are the Renaissance, the Reformation, scientific revolution and enlightenment, territorial empires, Europeans in the Americas, Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and Asian Transformations.

 

Semester 2 describes world conditions beginning in 1750 and ending in the 21st century. Specific topics included are reform, revolution, and social change; causes and effects of World War I, peace and stability, causes and effects of World War II, post-war recovery, the Cold War, economic interdependence, and social movements.

Semester 1 discusses the causes, course and effects of the Civil War including reconstruction and industrialization after the war, rapid growth of cities, impact of immigration, rise of national labor unions, and the foreign policy after the war. The progressive era and the jazz age studies capitalism, urbanization and political corruption that examines progressive era reforms, the transformation if the American economy, early social changes, causes of World War I, the course and effect of World War I, and the Roaring Twenties economic and social changes.

 

Semester 2 examines the causes and effects of the great depression, the first and second New Deal, the background of World War II, the war itself, and the domestic and international effects of World War II. This course discusses postwar changes, the cold war, the Civil Rights Movement, the new frontier, the great society, shifting demographics, domestic politics, and foreign policy initiatives.

This course is a study of the foundations and functions of American Government.

Semester 1 identifies the origins and purposes of government, law, and politics in the United States. It discusses the purposes and provisions of the Constitution and its amendments. It examines citizenship, Civil Rights, voting rights, affirmative action policies, reverse discrimination cases, political parties, interest groups, propaganda techniques, and the affect media has on public policies and political agendas. This course is a study of the United States federalist system of government. It details the structure and functions of the federal and state legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government and examines independent federal agencies, Constitutional powers, other national governments and world affairs.

 

Semester 2 describes the fundamentals of a Market Economy including economic systems, production possibilities curve, supply and demand, business organizations, market structures, price and non-price competition, absolute and comparative advantage, and the role of money. It also discusses the national economy including economic goals, wage and price control, capital investments, monopolies, inflation, taxes, the national budget and debt, and the Federal Reserve System.

Science 1: Earth and Space Science

This course examines the processes of science and body of knowledge about Earth and its place in the universe. 

 

Semester 1 outlines criteria necessary for data to become scientific knowledge and details the process of scientific inquiry focusing on scientific inferences and creativity, scientific argumentation, sources of information, theories, laws, models, and the relationship between science and technology. The origin and evolution of the universe is discussed through exploration of the Big Bang Theory, astronomical objects, formation of planetary systems, properties of stars, coordinate system, astronomical distances, electromagnetic spectrum, and the effects of earth, moon, and stars.

 

Semester 2 discusses the earth’s layers and atmosphere, plate tectonics, surfaces features and processes, oceans, geologic time, and natural and human-induced hazards. This course also describes the earth’s energy systems, geochemical cycles, deep water motion, system interactions, climate, weather prediction, severe weather, and global climate change.

This course emphasizes the study of the properties and nature of matter and energy. 

 

Semester 1 explores atomic theory, phases of matter, the periodic table, chemical bonding and formula representations, carbon interactions, and matter and energy in living systems. It examines chemical reactions including chemical equations, reaction kinetics, and the processes of reactions including oxidation-reduction, acid-base, direct combinations, decomposition, and displacement. This course includes an atomic and chemical reactions lab component.

 

Semester 2 describes Newton’s laws of motion, and the fundamental forces of matter including electromagnetism, strong and weak interactions, and gravitation. This course also details different types of energy including thermal, chemical, electrical, radiant, nuclear, magnetic, elastic, sound, and gravitational energies as well as thermodynamics and waves. This course includes a motion and forces and energy lab component.

This course emphasizes the study of living organisms and life processes. 

 

Semester 1 examines the structure and function of cells and human body systems including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. It provides lines of support for the Theory of Evolution, the evolutionary process, hominid evolution, classification and interdependence of living organisms.

 

Semester 2 consists of four units that include evolution, the origins of life, diversity of life, human form and function, animal behavior, and ecology.

English 1: Grammar and Composition

Semester 1 introduces and explores word origins and various parts of speech to prepare students for critical reading and writing. This course also introduces students to practical applications for writing, such as business letters and memos.

 

Semester 2 provides an analytical overview of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to help students improve writing skills, including writing efficiently and effectively. This course introduces students to practical applications for writing, such as cover letters and resumes. It guides students through the steps for writing essays, from prewriting to final draft, and discusses various types of essays.

Semester 1 introduces students to different types of figurative language encountered when reading literature.

 

Semester 2 discusses and explains elements of various types of literature, information and media literacy, and desktop publishing, as it applies to creating and producing brochures. This course explores a variety of career writing applications, such as print and nonprint media, mass and social media, technical writing, and journalism.

Semester 1 examines various literary elements, discussing them in the context of selected poems, short stories, plays, and novels. It teaches students how to determine the main idea and theme of a piece of literature, as well as discern the underlying, inferred meaning and tone.

 

Semester 2 exposes students to works by major European writers from a variety of literary genres. This course also emphasizes the application of critical reading skills.

Semester 1 examines American literary works from Colonial times to the present in a variety of forms, from poetry to nonfiction to fiction.

 

Semester 2 explores American literary themes found in genres such as dark romanticism and detective fiction. This course also discusses theater in the United States beginning in the 18th century. It also familiarizes students with famous speeches and public speaking. This course also emphasizes the application of higher order thinking.

Math 1: General Math

Semester 1 introduces the number types and basic math operations, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Identifies the order of operations, explains the commutative, associative, and distributive properties as well as factoring and divisibility rules, and their application to word problems. It guides students through the use of fractions, decimals, and percents and their relationships to each other.

 

Semester 2 illustrates the use of exponents, roots, scientific notation, and the use of formulas. It covers lines and angles, area and perimeter of quadrilaterals, circumference, radius, and diameter of circles, and properties of obtuse, acute, and right triangles. This course also discusses patterns, probability, central tendency, graphs and charts, and tables and schedules.

This course covers math processes needed to be a successful consumer. 

 

Semester 1 explains money tracking, spending plans and paying bills. It examines the use of credit, savings, major purchases, and the use of a checkbook. It explains interest rates and their effects on loans. It discusses the different types of investments and retirement plans.

 

Semester 2 discusses asset allocation, student loans, and paying off debt. It also explores employment benefits as well as different options in life and health insurance. This course discusses consumer awareness and various housing options. This course also covers the different types of measurement, U.S. Customary and Metric.

Semester 1 introduces and defines algebraic terms, the properties of zero and one, variables and constants, fractions, and factoring. It explains the use of powers, roots, and exponents as well as the order of operations. It demonstrates how to solve monomials and polynomials and whole number expressions.

 

Semester 2 defines, shows how to interpret, and translates equations as well as create and interpret graphs.

Health and Personal Fitness

This course discusses healthy concepts and behaviors as well as personal fitness guidelines and activities. The course is presented in two semesters.

Semester 1 discusses the importance of making healthy decisions and the impact of risky behavior is explored to illustrate the contribution an individual’s behavior has on their health. It also discusses medical conditions, the medical system, and recommendations for seeking assistance when confronted with potential health issues.

 

Semester 2 discusses the importance physical fitness has on health and ways to increase levels of physical activity to improve or safeguard health. Types of fitness strategies are reviewed in addition to recommendations for participating in various activities and the different health benefits that can be expected from making a choice to be physically active.

Career Portfolio Course (included; non-credit)

This course teaches important career skills so you are ready to advance your career. You’ll create a resume and cover letter, get help preparing for interviews, and more.

  • Creating a Career Cruising Account
  • Exploring Your Interests
  • Career Research
  • Writing a Cover Letter
  • Preparing a Resume
  • Job Search
  • Interview Preparation
  • Thank You Email

English Learning Courses

Explore the EnGen Catalog to see the courses available to you. Your EnGen coach will help you choose the best courses to fit your goals and needs. 

  • Build the English skills you need for your high school diploma plus career certificate.

  • Learn English vocabulary and communication skills for jobs in health care, commercial driving (CDL), food service, hospitality, manufacturing, and more.

  • Take a General Career Preparation course to get ready for success in many kinds of jobs. Learn skills like  goal setting, time management, communication, and technology. 
  • Connect with courses that fit your English level, goals, and interests.

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