Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career Cluster (https://txcte.org/resource/science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-career-cluster)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career Cluster
Sections
Introduction
Programs of Study
Statewide Programs of Study
- Biomedical Science
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering
- Programming and Software Development
- Renewable Energy
Regional Programs of Study
- Geospatial Engineering and Land Surveying
Approved statewide CTE Programs of Study (https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/approved-cte-programs-of-study)information is available on the TEA website, including “at-a-glance” spreadsheets with coherent course sequences, an overview of programs of study, and course alignment recommendations. Regional CTE Programs of Study (https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/regional-programs-of-study) approved region information is also available on the website.
Careers in the Military
Navigate the Careers in the Military (https://www.careersinthemilitary.com/career-cluster-pathway/8) website for related military occupations to this career cluster
Teacher Resources
Follow the links below to teaching resources related to this career cluster.
- Scope and Sequence (https://txcte.org/resource-index/?f%5B0%5D=im_field_resource_cpc%3A33946&f%5B1%5D=sm_field_resource_type%3Ascope&f%5B2%5D=bundle%3Aresource)
- Lesson Plans (https://www.txcte.org/resource-index/?f%5B0%5D=im_field_resource_cpc%3A33946&f%5B1%5D=sm_field_resource_type%3Alesson&f%5B2%5D=bundle%3Aresource)
- Programs of Study (https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/cte-programs-of-study)
- Course Pages (https://txcte.org/resource-index/?solrsort=sort_label%20desc&f%5B0%5D=bundle%3Acourse_binder&f%5B1%5D=im_field_resource_cpc%3A33946&rows=50)
- AC/DC Electronics (https://txcte.org/course-binder/acdc-electronics)
- Biotechnology l (https://txcte.org/course-binder/biotechnology-i)
- Biotechnology ll (https://txcte.org/course-binder/biotechnology-ii)
- Digital Electronics (https://txcte.org/course-binder/digital-electronics)
- Engineering Design and Presentation l (https://txcte.org/course-binder/engineering-design-and-presentation-i)
- Engineering Design and Presentation ll (https://txcte.org/course-binder/engineering-design-and-presentation-ii)
- Engineering Design and Problem Solving (https://txcte.org/course-binder/engineering-design-and-problem-solving)
- Engineering Mathematics (https://txcte.org/course-binder/engineering-mathematics)
- Engineering Science (https://txcte.org/course-binder/engineering-science)
- Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (https://txcte.org/course-binder/practicum-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-0)
- Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics/Extended Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (https://www.txcte.org/course-binder/practicum-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematicsextended-practicum-science)
- Principles of Applied Engineering (https://txcte.org/course-binder/principles-applied-engineering)
- Principles of Biosciences (https://txcte.org/course-binder/principles-biosciences)
- Principles of Technology (https://txcte.org/course-binder/principles-technology)
- Robotics l (https://txcte.org/course-binder/robotics-i)
- Robotics ll (https://txcte.org/course-binder/robotics-ii)
- Scientific Research and Design (https://txcte.org/course-binder/scientific-research-and-design)
- Solid State Electronics (https://txcte.org/course-binder/solid-state-electronics)
Professional Associations
STEM teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.
The following associations are related to STEM careers:
- Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) (https://www.acteonline.org/)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (https://www.acteonline.org/)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT) (http://www.ctat.org/)
- Texas Technology and Engineering Educators (https://www.iteea.org/)
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) (http://www.acec.org/)
- The American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (https://www.aset.org/)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (http://www.asme.org/)
- Texas Section Mathematical Association of America (TSMAA) (http://sections.maa.org/texas/)
- Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA) (http://www.tiva.org)
Career Cluster News
Stay on top of current practices and news by attending conferences in the STEM field.
Here are a few upcoming events:
2018 TIVA Summer Professional Development Conference (https://www.txcte.org/node/208861)
July 16-20, 2018
Irving, TX
TWC Resources
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.
Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:
- Student and Parent Career Tools (http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/explore/TSC/k12.asp)
- Texas Career Check (http://www.texascareercheck.com/)
- Texas CREWS (http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/txcrews/)
- Products and Services for Counselors and Teachers (http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/counselors/counselors.asp)
- Texas Reality Check (http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/)
- Texas OnCourse (http://texasoncourse.org/)
Additional Resources
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