OTC, Prescription, and Pharamacy Education • Health/Life Science, Medical/Health Science Education • Management and Business • Marketing/Management Communications, Advertising/Marketing Education • Mathematics/Education • Nursing • Physical/Coach Training • Public Safety/Law Enforcement • Science/Biology and Science Education • Social and Behavioral Science • Transportation The next step is to choose courses to pursue. The following is a suggested course list. ### **Suggested Course List for a One-Year Technical School** #### **Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship** Courses for business administration and accounting, management and public relations, management and computer technology, and management and marketing. #### **Engineering and Technology** Courses in mechanical, civil, architectural, and environmental technology. These courses might include building construction, building mechanical systems and heating and ventilation, electrical systems and lighting, plumbing and hydraulics, foundations, air conditioning, electronics, construction surveying, and carpentry. #### **Computer Science** Courses in computer theory, programming, computer design and construction, and networking. #### **Business Administration** Courses in accounting, finance, business management, marketing and customer service, legal aspects of business, law, and entrepreneurship. #### **Transportation** Courses in driving and vehicle control, transportation history and operations, and vehicle maintenance, repair, and construction. #### **Sales and Marketing** Courses in sales management, sales force and individual sales, retailing, and customer service. These courses would include sales operations, sales management, retail sales, retail management, customer relations, and marketing strategy and programs. #### **Accounting** Courses in basic accounting and bookkeeping, fundamental accounting, cost accounting and income taxes, accounting for small businesses, auditing and financial accounting, and accounting for the environment. #### **Marketing and Public Relations** Courses in marketing management, public relations, and public relations. #### **Law** Courses in business, finance, ethics, and laws relating to business and law. #### **Business Law and Ethics** Courses in law and business contracts, business law, business administration and management, federal, state and international laws, law for nonbusiness schools, ethics, and foundations. ## **RESOURCES AND FURTHER READING** **For technical schools interested in the field of educational assessment** • _The Technical and Community College Record,_ November 1998, Vol. 88, No. 11, p. 36–39 **For technical schools interested in the development of a curriculum with special emphasis on industry-related topics** • _Vault Online: Industry- and Company-Related Course Selections for Technical/Trade Schools_ **For technical schools interested in the application of technology to course content, course delivery, and assessment** • _The Technical and Community College Record,_ November 1998, Vol. 88, No. 11, p. 36–39 **For technical schools interested in how technology might serve to strengthen curricula through the development of technology content and design-based instruction** • _Vault Online: Industry- and Company-Related Course Selections for Technical/Trade Schools_ ## **RESOURCES AND WEB SITES** ### **Assessment and Evaluation** **EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research** 1-877-EDUCAUSE Contact: Susan Smith Web site: _A comprehensive list of links and resources for educational administrators and policymakers._ **Evaluation and Assessment Network (EAN)** The Office of Special Education Programs U.S. Department of Education P.O. Box 8401 Washington, D.C. 20013 1-877-422-8685 Web site: _The homepage of the National Coordination Project for Special Education in Mathematics and Science (NCPEP), which was established by the 1993 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). Also includes information on research studies and professional development programs._ **Learning, Assessment, Evaluation Center (LAEC)** University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education Cooper Union for Advancement in Education New York, NY 10023 212-998-3134 Web site: _The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a variety of online courses and resources on the issues surrounding education and assessment._ **Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)** Cypress, Texas Northeast Evaluation Association (NEA) Newark, NJ 07112 (908) 725-9535 Fax: (908) 725-3255 Web site: _Provides curriculum development and evaluation resources to middle and high school education professionals._ **University of Minnesota Assessment and Program Development Center (AMPAC)** Department of Curriculum and Instruction University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-626-4500 Fax: 612-626-4863 Web site: _An assessment and program development center focused on the development of middle school courses._ ### **Instructional Design and Delivery** **Center for Technology and Academic Resource Development (CTARD)** University of Central Arkansas Web site: _A consortium of five universities designed to create a statewide program of instructional technologies for the state's technical and community colleges. CTARD coordinates an array of resources and is a major resource for the area of instructional design and delivery._ **Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)** AACE Web site: _Offers the following publications:_ • _AACE Instructor Gazette_ • _AACE Courseware Directory_ • _AACE Courseware Review_ • _AACE Software Directory_ • _AACE Online Courseware Library_ • _AACE Online Software Review_ • _AACE Online Courseware Database_ _Provides a comprehensive array of resources to assist in the development and delivery of instruction._ **Center for Technology in Education (CTE)** Baylor University Web site: _A comprehensive resource on the use of technology in teaching and learning._ **Education Portal Project** Michigan State University Web site: _Publishes a monthly electronic newsletter on the use of technology in education._ **Institute for the Study of Knowledge Acquisition in Education (ISKAE)** Web site: _The ISKAE, a nonprofit, is devoted to exploring and advancing the theory and practice of knowledge acquisition for K-12 schools and higher education. Resource includes the following: • _Monthly online newsletter_ • _Periodically updated catalog of articles, books, handouts, and electronic resources_ • _Institute home page, which includes links to major research projects (see "Current Research" at right) and an on-line course in Knowledge Acquisition for elementary, middle, and high schools_ • _Conference schedule, book review periodicals (a series of electronic resources listing book reviews of research in K-12 education)_ • _Database on major topics of interest to teachers and professors of learning_ • _Institute-based newsletter_ • _Institute library (in process)_ **North Central Regional Educational Laboratory** Web site: _This comprehensive resource for improving instructional design and delivery in community and technical colleges includes a monthly newsletter, links to research projects, online seminars, handouts, and presentations on a variety of topics._ **National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)** Web site: _The NCTM's main aim is to support quality mathematics instruction for all students by offering high-quality materials, standards, professional development, mentoring, and evaluation that encourage academic excellence._ **National Science Foundation** Web site: _Through its Information and Exchange (IE) Division, the National Science Foundation manages two programs