HCS120
INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS
1 CREDIT
This is a one (1) unit, 20 week course designed to meet the mandated requirements for Occupations Education majors. The course is divided into two ten (10) week modules as follows:
CAREER/WORKING CITIZEN introduces students to the realities of the working world, providing them with information and experience which will help them make future decisions concerning work.
PERSONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT will teach students specific knowledge in areas that need management by all workers. Management and decision-making skills are used to solve appropriate problems and students are guided to develop coping and critical thinking skills in order to become more responsible workers and citizens.
Grades will be based on class work, homework, quizzes and other assignments. A notebook is required, plus any extra materials needed during the course of the year. The student is required to take the NYS exam in January/June for the two required modules; Working Citizen and Personal Resource Management.

HCS430
WORKPLACE INTERNSHIP
1 CREDIT
This 20 week course provides seniors with the opportunity to participate in a hands-on work experience in their area of career interest. The course objective is to prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the workplace while also developing a broader awareness of the educational demands required for employment. Students attend class two days a week and their internship three days a week. The class focuses on developing team building strategies, refining interpersonal and communication skills as well as teaching problem solving and critical thinking skills. Methods of assessment include three-four research projects/oral presentations, independent reading assignments (news articles to be read and summarized), tests, quizzes, midterm and final evaluations completed by the internship supervisor, guest speaker evaluations and a portfolio to be completed throughout the semester.