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Career Cluster:
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.


Cluster Resources
Sequence of Courses Document
Core Standards:
Assignment Code
Course Titles
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Certification Requirements

*denotes authorizations that are no longer issued, but continue to make educators properly certified for the assignment
Career Cluster Foundational Courses
10004 Workplace Technology Skills Any certified CTE teacher
22101 Leadership and Service Any certified CTE teacher
22152 Employability Any certified CTE teacher
22151 Career Exploration All certified teachers or certified school counselor
Career Cluster and Pathway Courses
21050 Exploring STEM In CTE STEM Cluster Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
21049 Middle School Robotics STEM Cluster Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
21051 Introduction to Technology Education Architecture & Construction Cluster Endorsement
Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Cluster Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
10052 Computer Science Principles Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10057 Computer Science Essentials Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10019 AP Computer Science Principles Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10157 AP Computer Science A Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
21106 Mechanical Drafting & Design Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
Welding & Precision Machining Pathway Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
*Drafting
*7-12 Technology Education
17106 Electronics Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
*Electronics
21009 Robotics Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Programming & Software Development Pathway Endorsement
Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
Welding & Precision Machining Pathway Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*7-12 Technology Education
*Computer Science (K-12)
21060 Alternate Energy Systems Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Programming & Software Development Pathway Endorsement
Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
Welding & Precision Machining Pathway Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*7-12 Technology Education
*Computer Science (K-12)
20056 Fundamentals of Aviation STEM Cluster Endorsement
Aviation Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
20053 Aviation Careers I STEM Cluster Endorsement
Aviation Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
20057 Aviation Careers II STEM Cluster Endorsement
Aviation Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
21000 PLTW MS Engineering PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*6-8 Engineering Endorsement
21102 Drafting and Design I Architecture & Construction Cluster Endorsement
Design & Pre-Construction Pathway Endorsement
Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
*Drafting
*Technology Education
21103 Drafting & Design II - Architectural Architecture & Construction Cluster
Construction Pathway Endorsement
Design & Pre-Construction Pathway Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
*Drafting
*Technology Education
21007 Engineering Design and Development STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
*9-12 Engineering
20101 Introduction to Energy/Power STEM Cluster Endorsement
Energy Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
21001 Introduction to Engineering STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
13001 Introduction to Manufacturing Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
21023 PLTW Digital Electronics PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
21014 Bioprocess Engineering Agriculture Food & Natural Resources Cluster Endorsement
Food Products & Processing Pathway Endorsement
Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Pathway Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
10152 Computer Programming I Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Programming & Software Development Pathway Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
* K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
10153 Advanced Computer Programming Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Programming & Software Development Pathway Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
* K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
21022 PLTW Computerized Integrated Manufacturing PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
21024 PLTW Environmental Sustainability PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
21025 PLTW Engineering Design & Development PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
21026 PLTW Engineering Essentials PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
21018 PLTW Principles of Engineering PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
21017 PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
21019 PLTW Aerospace Engineering PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
21021 PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture PLTW Engineering Pathway Endorsement
*9-12 Engineering Endorsement
10013 PLTW Computer Science Essentials Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
Computer Science (K-12)
10015 PLTW Computer Science Principles Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
Computer Science (K-12)
Capstone Experiences
80018 Youth Internships All Certified Teachers
80019 Senior Experience All certified teachers or certified school counselor
80026 Entrepreneurship Experience All certified teachers or certified school counselor
22104 Service Learning 7th-12th grade certified teacher or certified school counselor
80020 Youth Apprenticeship All certified teachers or certified school counselor


Questions? Contact Tracia Rentsch at (605) 295-1892.