The South Dakota Department of Education reviews and updates the Common Course Codes on an annual basis. The changes to the Common Course Numbering System outlined in the chart below have been approved for the 2022-23 school year. The new codes will be added to the PRF system when the PRF system reopens for the 2022-23 school year.
| The following changes to the Common Course Numbering System have been approved for 2022-23. |
| The complete documents are found here: https://doe.sd.gov/contentstandards/commoncourse.aspx |
| Change |
Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Course Description |
| Updated Fall 2022 |
22051 |
Other |
High School Student Assistant |
This course provides high school students with the opportunity to offer assistance in their building classrooms, offices, libraries, etc. (This course replaces the previous individual student aide codes 22051-22054 for Office, Guidance, Library, and Tutoring.)
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| New Fall 2022 |
02209 |
Math |
Data Science Foundations |
This Data Science course teaches students the foundational skills needed to reason, make sense, and think critically about the story of data, in all forms. Students will build on the statistics standards learned in Algebra 1 and Geometry to describe the usefulness of data, explore, represent, and model data, and collect, analyze, and interpret the data needed to represent their data story.
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| New Fall 2022 |
02158 |
Math |
Quantitative Reasoning |
This Quantitative Reasoning course allows students to apply basic mathematical skills and analytical concepts to real-world situations. This course focuses on strategies required for problem solving, critical evaluation of numerical information, decision making, and economic productivity in real-world applications. Topics may include numeracy, ratio and proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy, validity studies (logic and set theory), and statistics.
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| New Fall 2022 |
18248 |
CTE |
Independent Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) |
A Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a structured experiential learning opportunity that takes place in a setting outside of regular school hours. SAE is a student-led, instructor supervised, work-based learning experience that results in measurable outcomes within a predefined, agreed upon set of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Technical Standards and Career Ready Practices aligned to the student’s career plan of study. SAEs allow students to experience the diversity of agriculture and natural resources industries and to gain exposure to agricultural-related career pathways. SAEs require a documented formal project scope, accurate recordkeeping, and advisor supervision. The SAE is conducted by all students in the agricultural education program. It consists of four components: (1) career exploration and planning, (2) personal financial management and planning, (3) workplace safety, (4) agricultural literacy and exploration.
|
| New Fall 2022 |
18508 |
CTE |
Issues in Environmental Science |
Agriculture and tourism are South Dakota’s two leading industries. For these industries to thrive, we must continue to protect and manage the environment with conservation in mind. Environmental Science is a course that enables students to develop an understanding of the natural environment and the environmental problems the world faces. Biology, statistics, algebra, English, and human relations skills will be reinforced throughout the course. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
18053 |
CTE |
Horticulture Operations |
Horticulture Operations is designed for instructors to customize the curriculum to local industry needs. Standards can be met by utilizing one or more of the following horticulture sectors: Landscape Design, Floriculture and/or Greenhouse Management. Topics include identification, use, and management of equipment and materials, as well as managing plant growth and maintaining plants and equipment. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
12108 |
CTE |
Accounting II |
Students in Accounting II will develop advanced skills that build upon those acquired in Accounting I. Additional accounting skills such as departmentalized accounting, reconciling uncollectible accounts, calculating depreciation on assets, interpreting financial information, and calculating notes and interest will be developed. Computerized accounting may be incorporated where resources are available. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
12109 |
CTE |
Advanced Accounting |
Advanced Accounting will develop knowledge and skills for cost accounting practices for merchandising and manufacturing businesses. Students will be exposed to specialized managerial accounting functions pertaining to corporations and not-for-profit organizations.
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| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
12102 |
CTE |
Principles of Banking |
This course explores the fundamental principles and practices of banking and credit in the United States giving an overview of the concepts of banking services including the following: money and banking, customer service, lending fundamentals, banking regulations for handling financial transactions, and basic compliance regulations. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
12101 |
CTE |
Introduction to Financial Industries |
This course focuses on the banking and financial industries including an understanding of economics as the underlying basis of the transfer and growth of money in our system. Students will gain knowledge of the securities, banking, and insurance industries with information that will not only help them to be a better consumer but also help them to make decisions about careers in the various fields of finance. The course provides information on financial planning and counseling and how it relates to financial services. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
12106 |
CTE |
Principles of Insurance |
Principles of Insurance focuses on learning about the various types of insurance. The course will explore the opportunities of careers in insurance. Students will gain an understanding of risk management and the benefits of insurance. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
14001 |
CTE |
Health Science Careers I: Exploration |
Health Science Careers I explores the current interprofessional education (IPE) teamwork approach in health science and career options in an ever-expanding healthcare environment. Students in the course will evaluate unique abilities and explore personal career aspirations. In addition, the student will be exposed to legal, ethical, and safety implications inherent to providing high quality patient care. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
14002 |
CTE |
Health Science Careers II: Engagement |
Health Science Careers II: Engagement will help a student discover and develop marketable and real-world skills that are essential to all health care workers. This course will cover real world skills such as infection control, disease, diagnosis, treatment, hands-on skills, and documentation. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
14051 |
CTE |
Gateway to Certified Nursing Assistant |
Gateway to Certified Nursing Assistant is designed to empower high school students to take charge of and set a course for their future. It will prepare them to graduate with marketable skills and a real-world work connection. Students will be informed of the roles of the Certified Nursing Assistant focusing on direct patient care. After completing this portion for the Certified Nursing Assistant course, a student would need only to pass the state examinations to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Clinical hours are required to meet certification requirements. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
14152 |
CTE |
Introduction to Pharmacy Technician |
The Introduction to Pharmacy Technician course prepares students to assist pharmacists. This includes learning about the roles and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician, safety measures, drug dosage calculations, and identification of various drugs and their effects on the human body. Students will also learn how to perform a wide range of duties in retail, hospital, and home care. The Pharmacy Technician course will equip the student to pass the national certification exam. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
19264 |
CTE |
Consumer Resource Management |
Consumer Resources and Management teaches students to understand consumer practices, consumer responsibilities, and resource management; how these concepts impact and are applied to family, personal and work life; and career opportunities in the consumer services pathway. In this course, students will learn consumer advocacy such as consumer rights and responsibilities; consumer communications, financial management strategies; and conservation and sustainability practices. |
| Updated Fall 2022 Pending Board Approval April 2022 |
19255 |
CTE |
Lifespan Connections |
Lifespan Connections examines the role and dynamics of family, work, and other significant relationships. Through this course, students will analyze healthy relationships with children and adults of all ages in the context of family and workplace. The course will also cover strategies and resources to meet the needs of all individuals, families, and communities. |
| New Fall 2022 |
50058 |
Industry Recognized Credential |
NAFTrack Certification |
N/A |
