- Careertech
- Engineering Pathway
Engineering and Applied Mathematics Pathway
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Students experience hands-on problem solving and gain visualization and communication skills using 3-D solid modeling software. As students progress to senior-level coursework, they are teamed with other students to research an open-ended problem and design, and construct a solution.
Your Options
- Non-Transfer Two-Year program available at Olathe Advanced Technical Center (Aviation Electronics)
- Transfer program available at Olathe East High School (Design Academy) and Olathe Northwest High School (Engineering)
Learn about the Design Academy at Olathe East High School through the 21st Century Academy website
Career Opportunities
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- Aeronautical Engineer
- Architectural Engineer
- Biotechnical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Quality Technician
- Technical Writer
- Materials Lab Technician
Sequence of Courses
Course Title | Academy/Program | Grade Level | Pathway Level | Credit |
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Automation & Robotics | 7-8 | 0.5 | ||
Design & Modeling | 7-8 | 0.5 | ||
Flight & Space | 6 | 0.25 | ||
Introduction to Materials & Processes | 8 | 0.5 | ||
Introduction to Engineering | 21st Century: Engineering | 9-10 | Introductory | 1.0 |
Advanced Engineering CAD III | 21st Century: Engineering | 10-12 | Technical | 0.5 |
Avionics & Electronics Technology I: Foundation of Electronics (1st Semester) | OATC | 11-12 | Technical | 1.0 |
Engineering Drafting/CAD I | 9-12 | Technical | 0.5 | |
Engineering Drafting/CAD II | 9-12 | Technical | 0.5 | |
Principles of Applied Engineering | 21st Century: Engineering | 11-12 | Technical | 1.0 |
Product Design Engineering | 21st Century: Design | 10 | Technical | 1.0 |
Avionics & Electronics Technology I: Digital Electronics (2nd Semester) | OATC | 11-12 | Application | 1.0 |
Design & Development | 21st Century: Design | 11 | Application | 1.0 |
Design & Engineering Workplace Experience | 21st Century: Aviation, Design & Engineering | 12 | Application | 1.0 |
Design Senior Capstone | 21st Century: Design | 12 | Application | 1.0 |
Engineering Senior Capstone | 21st Century: Engineering | 12 | Application | 1.0 |
Materials Science in Engineering | 21st Century: Engineering | 11-12 | Application | 0.5 |
Credit Info - Engineering
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To be considered a CTE Completer in the pathway, students must complete 3.0 credits within the course sequence and earn an industry recognized, comprehensive certification or pass a third-party, end-of-pathway assessment. At least 2.0 of the required 3.0 required credits must be a combination of technical and application level courses.
Offered at: Olathe Northwest - 21st Century Engineering Academy