Engineering & Design
CTE Engineering & Design Program
Description
Earn an industry recognized credential while at SUSD: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)!
Build your professional and academic resume with projects and certifications. Our Engineering program offers Dual Enrollment Credit with University of Arizona. Arizona has a high need for manufacturing technicians which can begin after only a few courses in engineering. Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture machines and other devices. Associates degree is all that is need to get started at an average of $68,730 per year.
Another fast-growing field is Architectural and Engineering Manager. These managers use their knowledge of architecture or engineering to oversee a variety of activities. They may direct and coordinate construction or manufacturing related to production, operations, quality assurance, testing, or maintenance.
- *Dual Enrollment: Chaparral & Saguaro High School- University of Arizona (Engineering 102HS)
- Three-Year Program Completion (students can enroll in Engineering Design I in 9th or 10th Grade)
- Industry Certification: SOLIDWORKS CSWA (Certified Solidworks Associate)
- Technical Standards: azed.gov/cte/es
- Architectural and engineering managers typically do the following:
- Quick Facts: Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Quick Facts: Mechanical Engineers
- Quick Facts: Materials Engineers
- Quick Facts: Petroleum Engineers
Architectural and engineering managers typically do the following:
Quick Facts: Architectural and Engineering Managers
Quick Facts: Mechanical Engineers
Quick Facts: Materials Engineers
Quick Facts: Petroleum Engineers
Courses Offered
Course ID: 9274-9275
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in Algebra I (Geometry preferred). Concurrent enrollment in Physics First preferred.
Students are introduced to engineering design as a profession. The course curriculum is project based learning with design and function as the central focus. Students learn the engineering design process from lettering, measuring, scaling, to drawing and building prototypes. Students learn about engineering professionalism, team dynamics, engineering processes, and safety protocols.
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
Course ID: 9266-9267
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Prerequisite: Engineering Design I and concurrent enrollment in Geometry (Algebra II preferred). Completion of Physics First or concurrent enrollment in Physics I preferred.
The course curriculum is project based learning with extensive use of solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) computer programs. The software is used for planning, visual ideation, modeling, feasibility assessment, prototyping, and project management. The goal is to prepare students for a certification in a 3D modeling or CAD program such as Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA).
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
This course leads to industry recognized certification.
Course ID: 9310-9311
Grade(s): 11, 12
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Prerequisite: Engineering Design II and concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher. Completion or concurrent enrollment in Physics I or higher preferred.
*Optional college credit may be available; dual enrollment fee required.
Note: Dual enrollment credit applicants are required to be enrolled in pre-calculus, college algebra, or a higher math to earn University of Arizona ENGR102 credit. Check with the individual site for dual enrollment availability.
This is an advanced course in Engineering meant for those interested in majoring in Engineering at the college level. It will emphasize design from conception to the final execution through a variety of projects, in depth critical analysis, and problem solving. Students may qualify to test for Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) if they did not do so in Engineering Design II.
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
This course leads to industry recognized certification.
Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO):
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce, emphasizing total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA Arizona has over 15,000 members and over 3,000 members at State Championships.
