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19 TAC Chapter 127

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES

Subchapter A. Middle School

  • §127.2. Career and College Exploration.

Subchapter B. High School

  • §127.11. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development, High School, Adopted 2015.
  • §127.12. Project-Based Research (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.13. Applied Mathematics for Technical Professionals (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.14. Career Preparation I (Two Credits), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.15. Career Preparation II (Two Credits), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.16. Extended Career Preparation (One Credit), Adopted 2016.
  • §127.17. Career and Technical Education Standards in Occupational Safety and Health, Adopted 2023.
  • §127.19. Career and Technical Education Project-Based Capstone (One Credit), Adopted 2023.
  • §127.20. Career Preparation General (Two Credits), Adopted 2023.
  • §127.21. Career Preparation for Programs of Study (Two Credits), Adopted 2023.
  • §127.22. Extended Career Preparation (One Credit), Adopted 2023.

Subchapter F. Business, Marketing, and Finance

  • §127.275. Entrepreneurship I (One Credit), Adopted 2023.
  • §127.276. Entrepreneurship II (One Credit), Adopted 2023.
  • §127.277. Practicum in Entrepreneurship (Two Credits), Adopted 2023.
  • §127.278. Extended Practicum in Entrepreneurship (One Credit), Adopted 2023.

Subchapter G. Education and Training

  • §127.309. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Education and Training, Adopted 2015.
  • §127.311. Human Growth and Development (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.314. Extended Practicum in Education and Training (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.316. Principles of Education and Training (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.317. Child Development (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.318. Child Guidance (Two Credits), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.319. Child Development Associate Foundations (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.320. Practicum in Early Learning (Two Credits), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.321. Extended Practicum in Early Learning (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.323. Human Growth and Development (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.324. Communication and Technology in Education (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.325. Instructional Practices (Two Credits), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.326. Practicum in Education and Training (Two Credits), Adopted 2021.

Subchapter I. Health Science

  • §127.402. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Science, Adopted 2015.
  • §127.403. Principles of Health Science (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.404. Medical Terminology (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.405. Anatomy and Physiology (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.406. Medical Microbiology (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.407. World Health Research (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.408. Pathophysiology (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.410. Mathematics for Medical Professionals (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.412. Health Science Theory (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.413. Health Science Clinical (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.414. Practicum in Health Science (Two Credits), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.415. Extended Practicum in Health Science (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.417. Medical Terminology (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.418. Health Informatics (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.419. Healthcare Administration and Management (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.420. World Health and Emerging Technologies (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.421. Medical Billing and Coding (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.422. Health Science Theory (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.423. Anatomy and Physiology (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.424. Pathophysiology (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.425. Pharmacy I (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.426. Pharmacy II (Two Credits), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.427. Medical Assistant (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.428. Pharmacology (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.429. Respiratory Therapy I (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.430. Respiratory Therapy II (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.431. Leadership and Management in Nursing (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.432. Practicum in Nursing (Two Credits), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.433. Medical Microbiology (One Credit), Adopted 2021.

Subchapter J. Hospitality and Tourism

  • §127.468. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Hospitality and Tourism, Adopted 2015.
  • §127.469. Principles of Hospitality and Tourism (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.470. Introduction to Culinary Arts (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.471. Culinary Arts (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.472. Advanced Culinary Arts (Two Credits), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.473. Food Science (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.474. Practicum in Culinary Arts (Two Credits), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.475. Travel and Tourism Management (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.476. Hotel Management (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.477. Hospitality Services (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.478. Practicum in Hospitality Services (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.479. Extended Practicum in Culinary Arts (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.480. Extended Practicum in Hospitality Services (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.482. Food Science (One Credit), Adopted 2021.

Subchapter M. Law and Public Service

  • §127.625. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security, Adopted 2015.
  • §127.626. Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.627. Correctional Services (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.628. Firefighter I (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.629. Firefighter II (Three Credits), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.630. Law Enforcement I (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.631. Law Enforcement II (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.632. Criminal Investigation (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.634. Court Systems and Practices (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.635. Federal Law Enforcement and Protective Services (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.636. Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.637. Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.638. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Government and Public Administration, Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.639. Principles of Government and Public Administration (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.640. Political Science I (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.641. Political Science II (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.642. Foreign Service and Diplomacy (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.643. Planning and Governance (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.644. National Security (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.645. Public Management and Administration (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.646. Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.647. Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.648. Extended Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.652. Forensic Science (One Credit), Adopted 2021.

Subchapter O. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

  • §127.742. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.743. Principles of Applied Engineering (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.745. Principles of Technology (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.746. AC/DC Electronics (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.747. Solid State Electronics (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.748. Digital Electronics (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.749. Robotics I (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.750. Robotics II (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.751. Engineering Design and Presentation I (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.752. Engineering Design and Presentation II (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.754. Engineering Mathematics (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.758. Scientific Research and Design (One Credit), Adopted 2015. 
  • §127.759. Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Two Credits), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.760. Extended Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
  • §127.762. Computer Science I (One Credit). 
  • §127.763. Computer Science II (One Credit). 
  • §127.766. Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (One Credit), Beginning with School Year 2012-2013.
  • §127.767. Game Programming and Design (One Credit).
  • §127.768. Mobile Application Development (One Credit).
  • §127.771. Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A (Two Credits). 
  • §127.772. Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles (One Credit).
  • §127.773. International Baccalaureate (IB) Computer Science Standard Level (Two Credits)
  • §127.774. International Baccalaureate (IB) Computer Science Higher Level (Two Credits). 
  • §127.775. International Baccalaureate (IB) Information Technology in a Global Society Standard Level (Two Credits).
  • §127.776. International Baccalaureate (IB) Information Technology in a Global Society Higher Level (Two Credits).
  • §127.778. Principles of Bioscience (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.779. Biotechnology I (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.780. Biotechnology II (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.781. Principles of Applied Engineering (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.782. Engineering Science (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.783. Engineering Design and Presentation I (One Credit), Adopted 2022.
  • §127.784. Engineering Design and Presentation II (Two Credits), Adopted 2022.
  • §127.785. Engineering Design and Problem Solving (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.786. Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.787. Intermediate Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (One Credit), Adopted 2021.
  • §127.788. Fundamentals of Computer Science (One Credit), Adopted 2022.
  • §127.789. Computer Science I (One Credit), Adopted 2022.
  • §127.790. Computer Science II (One Credit), Adopted 2022.
  • §127.791. Computer Science III (One Credit), Adopted 2022.
  • §127.792. Foundations of Cybersecurity (One Credit), Adopted 2022.
  • §127.793. Digital Forensics (One Credit), Adopted 2022. 
  • §127.794. Cybersecurity Capstone (One Credit), Adopted 2022.

 

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