Program Information

Course Titles: Principles of Healthcare (7168), Health Specialist CNA (7166)

Location: VUJ Campus
Class Time: 8:00-9:30, 10:00-11:30

Credits per Semester: 2 credits per semester
Description: The certified nurse aide (CNA) program is a fall semester class and clinical rotations. A minimum of 30 hours in the classroom and 75 hours in the clinical setting must be done in the fall semester. After these requirements have been fulfilled with a passing grade, students will have the opportunity to sit for the exam, becoming a certified nursing assistant, authorizing a student to work in this capacity in a healthcare facility. Becoming a CNA will provide great working experience for students desiring to pursue a career in healthcare and/or nursing. *After completion of the CNA program and successful achievement of the certification exam, students have the opportunity to enter a work-based learning option, in the spring semester.

Dual Credit: HSGN 102- Intro to Health Careers, HSGN 200 Nurse Assistant Prep, HSGN 106 Dementia Care- 3 college credits for each course.

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: Keen interest in healthcare, and strong interpersonal skills/ criminal background check, health physical, PPD, and influenza vaccine.

Occupations/Job Placement: CNA, Nursing

Course Titles: Principles of Healthcare (7168), Medical Terminology (5274), EMT (7165)

Location: VUJC Classroom Building, Memorial Hospital

Class Time: 1:00-3:00

Credits per Semester: 3

Description: This course is designed for individuals desiring to perform emergency medical care. Students will learn to recognize the seriousness of the patient’s condition, use the appropriate emergency care techniques and equipment to stabilize the patient, and transport to the hospital. Students meeting appropriate standards will be eligible for certification by the National Registry of EMTs and the State of Indiana as Emergency Medical Technicians. This class also provides an opportunity for a great variety of experiences into the healthcare world. There is a classroom, skills lab, computer lab and a clinical component required.

Dual Credit: VU- HSGN 102, HIMT 110, EMTB 212

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: Students must be 18 years of age in order to take the EMT certification exam. Students need to turn 18 within 3 months of completing the course. We prefer 12 grade students but may accept 11 graders if they turn 18 during their junior year of school.

Occupations/Job Placements: Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services

Course Titles: Principles of Construction (7130), General Carpentry 7123), Framing and Finishing (7122)

Location: VUJ CTIM Building

Class Time: 8:10-10:05 EST

Credits per Semester: 3

Description: Students will meet at VUJC 5 days per week for instruction to earn a VU dual credit. Students will complete labs, visit construction sites, while completing various aspects of the building process. When practical, students will help to build the Habitat for Humanity house.

Dual Credit: VUSNST 120, 100, 105, 105L, 180, 180L 160, 160L

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: None

Occupations/Job Placements: All careers relating to construction.

Course Titles: Construction Capstone (7242)
Location: VUJ CTIM Building

Class Time: 1:00-3:00

Credits per Semester: 3
Description: Students will meet at VUJC a minimum of 1 time per week for instruction. Students will be at the new home build site or their internships up to 4 days per week. Students will complete various aspects of the building process. Students will complete an internship with a local contractor and/or help build the Habitat for Humanity house.
Dual Credit: VU CONST 155, 155 LAB, 220, 261, 272

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: Construction Trades 1

Occupations/Job Placements: All careers relating to construction.

Instructor Information: Vince Helming (vhelming@vinu.edu)

Course Title: Principles of Manufacturing (7108), Advanced Manufacturing Technology (7103), Mechatronics (7106)

Location: VUJ CTIM Building

Class Time: 8:10-10:05

Credits per Semester: 3

Description: Students will attend classes at VUJ 3 days/week and complete a paid internship 2 days/week. Internships will be assigned based on student interests and internship availability. The classroom experience will focus on an introduction to manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Fluid Powers and Pneumatics, Industrial Automation, and Robotics.

Dual Credit: Vincennes University: MGNG130 - Intro to Industrial Maintenance, CIMT 110 - Concepts in Electronics for Automation, CIMT 110L - Concepts in Electronics for Automation laboratory

Prerequisite/Requirements for Application: None

Occupations/Job Placements: All careers relating to manufacturing and automation.

Course Title: Principles of Criminal Justice (7193), Law Enforcement Fundamentals (7191), Corrections and Cultural Awareness (7188)

Location: VUJ Campus

Class Time: 1:00-3:00

Credits per Semester: 3
Description: : Principles of Criminal Justice covers the purposes, functions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This course further explores the interrelationships and responsibilities of these three primary elements of the criminal justice system.Survey of Criminal Justice, Basic Police Procedures, Criminal Minds and Deviant Behavior and Ethics and Professionalism in Law Enforcement. Law Enforcement and Cultural Awareness introduces fundamental law enforcement operations and organization. Includes the evolution of law enforcement at federal, state, and local levels. Emphasizes the study of American criminal justice problems and systems in historical and cultural perspectives, as well as discussing social and public policy factors affecting crime. Courts and Corrections introduces topics related to the adjudication process in criminal cases, including arraignments and preliminary hearings, suppression hearings, trials, sentencing, juvenile court, and probation and parole.
Dual Credit: VU CRIM 100 & 101

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: None

Occupations/Job Placements: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Conservation Law Enforcement, Pre- Law. Sheriff’s Office, Police Department. The student may have the opportunity for work-based learning, which may include job shadowing, internships, and other real life experiences that allow students to observe and learn from law enforcement professionals.

Course Title: Principles of Human Services (7176), Fundamentals of Human Services (7276), Community Health Worker (7278)

Location: VUJ Campus
Class Time: 1:00-3:00

Credits per Semester: 3
Description: Principles of Human Services explores the history of human services, career opportunities, and the role of the human service worker. Focuses on target populations and community agencies designed to meet the needs of various populations. Fundamentals of Human Services examines key elements of effective delivery of human services. Topics of discussion include personal values, helping relationships, the impact of diversity, theories of helping, communication, problem-solving processes, crisis situations, abuse, and professional ethics. This course also provides training for identifying characteristics of a crisis and basic crisis intervention skills. Students will evaluate their own personal strengths and limitations and discuss the importance of professional development for the human services social worker. Community Health Worker (Advance Social and Community Services) provides students with the opportunity to increase their effectiveness in helping people. Students will examine the helping process in terms of skill, helping stages, and issues involved in a helping relationship. Additionally, background knowledge of the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and issues pertaining to the field will be provided.

Dual Credit: VU SOCL153 Introduction to Social Work, SOCL 260 - Sociological Aspects of Death, PSYC 141 - Applied Psychology, PSYC 291 - Introduction to Disabilities

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: None

Occupations/Job Placements: Social Worker, Psychology, Counseling

Course Title: Principles of Auto Services (7123), Brake Systems (7205), Steering and Suspension (7212)

Location: Southridge High School

Class Time: 8:10-10:35

Credits per Semester: 3

Description: : Students use the classroom to prepare for ASE Student certification exam. Much of the program is used in the lab setting. Auto 1 will focus on general automotive services, steering and suspensions, and braking systems.

Dual Credit: Ivy Tech AUTI 100 and 111. National Certification on Multi-Meters, Snap-on Scanners provided by NC3 testing centers.

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: None

Occupations/Job Placements: Ruxer, Sternbergs, Uebelhor and Sons

Course Title: Automotive Technology Capstone 7375

Location: Southridge High School

Class Time: 12:50-3:15

Credits per Semester: 3

Description: Students use the classroom to prepare for ASE Student certification exam. Much of the program is used in the lab setting. Auto 2 will focus on steering and suspension, engine performance, and driveline service.
Dual Credit: Ivy Tech AUTI 122 Steering & Suspension, AUTI 131 Engine Performance, AUTI 145 Driveline Service

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: Automotive Tech 1

Occupations/Job Placements: Ruxer, Sternbergs, Uebelhor and Sons

Course Title: WELD 100 Welding Fundamentals, WELD 108 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, WELD 207 Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding

Location: Pike Central High School

Class Time: 8:20-10:45 Monday through Friday

Credits per Semester: 3
Description: Welding 1 is a one-year course for 11th grade students. The class meets three hours per day. Students gain experience and knowledge in the following processes using the A.W.S. Entry-level Welder Training Program:

1. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.)

2. Gas Metal Arc Welding (G.M.A.W. or M.I.G.)

3. Flux Core Arc Welding (F.C.A.W.)

4. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (G.T.A.W. or T.I.G.)

5. Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting (O.A.W. and O.F.C.-A)

6. Brazing

7. Air Carbon Arc Cutting

8. Plasma Arc Cutting

9. Blueprint Reading and Weld Symbols

Dual Credit Ivy Tech: WELD 100 Welding Fundamentals, WELD 108 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, WELD 207 Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: None

Occupations/Job Placements: Entry-level welder upon completion of high school or continue education at a post-secondary institution. Examples of current employers of former students follow: Jasper Engines; Toyota; Onyett Fabrication; Four Star Fabricators; Peabody Coal; Highway Machine; Sisson Steel; and Apprenticeship Programs with Boilermakers, Pipe Fitters, and Ironworkers to become journeyman union craftsmen.

Course Title: Principles of Precision Machining (7109), Machining Fundamentals (7105), Adv. Machining (7107)

Location: Pike Central High School

Class Time: 8:20-10:45

Credits per Semester: 3

Description: Introduction to manual machining using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, dill presses, and saws. Blueprint reading, metallurgy, shop math, and safety incorporated into curriculum. Students machine basic machinist tools.
Dual Credit: VU PMTD 110/110L, PMTD 105

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: None

Occupations/Job Placements: Entry level machining position after high school, or continuing education at a post-secondary institution. Jasper Engines, Ridetech, Loughmiller Son-Flow Machine, Toyota, North American Lighting, R & L Machine

Course Title: Precision Machining Capstone (7219)

Location: Pike Central High School

Class Time: 12:50-3:15

Credits per Semester: 3

Description: Continuation of Precision Machining I, along with the introduction of basic CNC manual programming and machine set-up.

Dual Credit: none

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: Precision Machining 1.

Occupations/Job Placements: Entry level machining or CNC position after high school or continue education at a post-secondary institution. Jasper Engines, Ridetech, Loughmiller , Son-Flow Machine, Toyota, Onyett Fabrication, Toyota, North American Lighting, R & L Machine

Course Titles: Principles of Fire Fighting (7195), Fire Fighting Fundamentals (7189), Advanced Fire (7186)

Location: Pike Central High School
Class Time: 12:50-3:10

Credits per Semester: 3

Description: Students will earn VU credits related to fire safety. The classroom will include coursework as well as lab work. The instructor will be a certified fire instructor which will allow students to complete the Fire Safety Exam. This program will partner with local fire departments to conduct training exercises.

Dual Credits: None

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application: None
Occupations/Job Placements: Firefighter

Location: Internship Site

Class Time: Periods 1, 2 or 6, 7

Credits per Semester: 2

Description: The Work Based Learning Program is a course of work experience in which the student is provided an opportunity to experience a variety of job related activities that are associated within a specific career. Work Based Learning recognizes that classroom learning provides only part of the skills and knowledge students need to succeed in college or a career. By creating opportunities to learn in the workplace, students are provided work experiences that allow them to explore or ensure their college or career choice is the right one for them. As the student completes his or her job shadow, hands on, and work experiences they will be under the supervision of the internship coordinator. The internship coordinator will work closely with the professional or master craftsman to make sure that the school, the student, and internship provider is carrying out all responsibilities of the internship. Students will be required to complete an application prior to the beginning of class. The purpose of the application is to ensure that the student is in good standing in other classes required for graduation and that prior classes relate to the student’s internship choice. Internships typically are not paid. Note that students pursuing experiences in the medical field should do so through the Health Occupations class, students in Professional Career Internship will not be placed in medical training stations.

Dual Credit: No

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application:

• High School Senior

• 95% attendance rate (missed fewer than 9 days junior year)

• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Jasper students need at least a 3.0 or higher with the weighted scale.

• Have a reliable means of transportation.

• Have a strong work ethic, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn.

• Students interested in taking Internship should have completed 1 advanced CTE Course in a pathway related to their requested internship discipline.

Occupations/Job Placements: Varies. *Students interested in medical careers must take Health Science.

Location: Approved ICE Worksite
Class Time: Typically periods 5, 6, 7

Credits per Semester: 3
Description: ICE is a senior level course designed to provide a valuable work-based learning experience in pathways offered to students at their school. The course consists of on the job work and a classroom portion. The ICE instructor teaches a variety of career success skills for the classroom portion. Much of the classroom instruction is delivered on-line thus students are not required to be in class every day. Students are required to work in a paid job a minimum of 15 hours per week; the course will be three periods per day. Work hours are typically during the school day, however other arrangements may be made depending on circumstances. Students will be required to complete an application prior to the beginning of class. The purpose of the application is to ensure that the student is in good standing in other classes required for graduation. Also the student must not have a record of discipline issues at school. A student currently working may have that job approved by the instructor if the job holds the rigor of the intent of this course. The job should provide new and relevant experiences helping to prepare the student for related careers following high school. Personal transportation and a work permit are required.

Dual Credit: No

Prerequisites/Requirements for Application:

• High School Senior

• 90% attendance rate (missed fewer than 18 days junior year)

• Not have a history of behavior concerns that would make an employer question the students character and or ability to be a productive employee. (Examples include cases of excessive insubordination, fighting, written referrals by school personnel, etc.)

• Have a reliable means of transportation.

• Have a strong work ethic, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn.

• Students should be on track for graduation.

Occupations/Job Placements: Varies

Instructor Information: Seth Sickbert (ssickbert@gjcs.k12.in.us)