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Capstone Classes

Following their first semester in a CAPS strand, students may elect to dig deeper, culminating their CAPS academic and intellectual experience with a capstone project through industry partnerships and possible internship. The capstone experiences build on the introductory course, and are designed to encourage students to think critically, solve challenging problems, and develop skills which will prepare them for college and future careers. These skills can include oral communication, public speaking, research skills, teamwork, project management, and portfolio development. The capstone experience is assessed through a culminating project with input from industry partners and displayed through a portfolio and a professional presentation.

All courses designated as capstone receive weighted credit.

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Innovation Elective, 0.5 Technology or Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

CAPS Innovation & Entrepreneurship is a course developed to meet the needs of students looking to create products and/or businesses, equipping students with the skills of an innovator. This semester deep dive empowers students to frame opportunities using our Genius Canvas to determine market viability of solutions, create prototypes, and present their business opportunities. Students learn LEAN startup principles, design thinking processes, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset as they turn ideas into action.

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Future of Food

Prerequisite: None, Biology and Chemistry recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Life Science (Not Regents approved), 0.5 Technology Elective

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Future of Food is a hands-on class placing students at the intersection of business, science and food. Special emphasis is placed on sustainability, preparing students to meet impending food challenges faced by a rapidly-growing population. In the culminating course experience, students develop a new food product in the CAPS Test Kitchen, write a business plan for its implementation and pitch it at the CAPS Shark Tank. During the semester, Future of Food students will visit and establish ongoing relationships with a wide array of food-based entities - from retailers to research labs to farmers’ fields. Throughout the course, students are mentored by professionals from all facets of the food industry. These connections are tailored to students’ specific interests (science, business, nutrition, production, etc.). As well, CAPS partners with the World Food Prize creating additional unique opportunities for students. Returning students have gone on to internships at university labs and businesses and many graduates are enrolled in postsecondary food science programs.

CAPS Bioscience Strand

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Molecular Medicine and Bioengineering

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Life Science

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Molecular Medicine and Bioengineering allows students who have a passion for contemporary biology experiences to learn through observations of the sources of biological knowledge, the molecules, cells, organisms, and environments each inhabit. The extended learning time allows for inquiry and project based learning and regular in-class interactions with academic and business experts and field trips to their home institutions.

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Environmental Science and Animal Health

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Life Science

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Environmental Science and Animal Health is designed for students who have a passion for animals, are interested in solving the environmental problems facing the earth and have always enjoyed learning about wildlife. Students will be introduced to a variety of professions that work with animals and learn the laboratory techniques and skills necessary for becoming an active participant in resolving environmental issues in the local and global community.

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Bioscience Research | CAPSTONE ONLY

Prerequisite: Previous CAPS Bioscience Strand Course

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Life Science

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Bioscience Research helps students hone technical skills while introducing them to content knowledge and professional attributes associated with conducting authentic bioscience research. Students work at the CAPS Bioscience research laboratory or at the facility of one of the CAPS community partners, depending on the project. Community partners include KU Medical Center, UMKC School of Biological Sciences, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and ADM.

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Veterinary Medicine

Prerequisite: None, Biology and Chemistry recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Life Science

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Veterinary Medicine focuses on well-rounded student exposure and experiences with animal health professionals. Topics that will be explored through hands-on projects, site visits and mentorship opportunities include small/large animal practices, exotic and zoo medicine, shelter medicine, diagnostics and laboratory medicine, animal rights and welfare, animals as food, handling, and ecological interactions. Students will explore the many ways animals interact with society, including companion and working animals, domestic as well as wildlife and exotic animals.

CAPS Business Strand

Global Business Pathway

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Global Marketing & Business Development

Prerequisite: None, Marketing and Accounting recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 0.5 Economics or Technology, 1.0 Business Elective

Note: This course is eligible for college credit (Economics) through Baker University.

In an ever-expanding world, understanding how marketing decisions must be adapted to be global rather than just domestic is essential for successful careers in business. This course will utilize project-based learning and case study methods to introduce general business, marketing and economics concepts with an entrepreneurial focus. In addition, they will learn skills in project management and strategy by working with outside clients on real world projects in a variety of business processes.

Technology Pathway

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Technology Solutions and Software Engineering

Prerequisite: None, Algebra II recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Technology, 0.5 Discrete Mathematics

Note: This course is eligible for college credit. Discrete Math credit through JCCC requires two semester enrollment.

Discover a vast array of specialty areas available in technology careers where professionals utilize technology to solve business problems and design products. Immerse yourself in a professional environment while you tackle and solve real-world problems. Explore the following areas as they relate to PCs and mobile devices: software engineering, web development, operating systems, hardware technologies, network design/technologies, management information systems and emerging technologies. Discrete mathematics topics will be embedded in the course. Students will have mentors and work on client-based projects.

Media Pathway

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Multimedia Journalism

Prerequisite: None, one of the following recommended: Media Productions I, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, Journalism, Photography, Newspaper, Digital Imaging

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Fine Art, 0.5 Technology

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Learn the basics of journalistic video production, along with public relations, social media, and advertising. Multimedia journalism students will engage with local businesses to create promotional videos and other social media products. Students can work on projects such as taking pictures and shooting video at Royals games, internships at 435 Magazine, and onsite video production and editing at Fashion Week and Holiday Mart.

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Filmmaking

Prerequisite: None, Media Production I recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts, 0.5 Technology

Filmmaking, animation, sound production and special effects are at your fingertips whether for fun or future career. You will start in the writers room, telling the stories that matter to you. Then you will shoot on location, hold casting calls, direct, work on the actors’ makeup, create special effects, write music and animate to make your vision become reality. Once your project is captured on video, animated and recorded you will work to polish sound, create visual effects and finalize your story to be shared with the world. In addition, you will learn photography, production budgeting, lighting and sound. Industry insiders and professionals will teach you career readiness skills, industry knowledge and personal development. Filmmaking is a creative, hands-on experience for any starting skill level. Come tell your story!

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Digital Design and Photography

Prerequisite: None, Graphic Design I recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Fine Art, 0.5 Technology

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Students design a variety of creative digital assets in a project-based, hands on learning environment while being exposed to variety of professional design, photography and audio software and equipment. The class is designed as a small advertising agency that promotes companies, people and products. This class prepares students for the creative opportunities in college or a creative digital career. In Digital Design and Photography, students have the opportunity to produce digital assets including, portraits, landscape, product shots, logos, brochures, posters, illustrations, t-shirts, motion graphics, 2 and 3D animations and digital audio for podcasts and music production. Students have the opportunity to choose what areas to concentrate on. They simultaneously develop communication, project management and the professional skills necessary to succeed in today’s creative business environment. Students will work with clients and learn project management skills. They will build professional portfolios, recruitment profiles, resumes and cover letters to be used for college applications, internships, and for employment.

CAPS Engineering Strand

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Engineering

Prerequisite: None, IED or Drafting I recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Engineering Elective, 0.5 Technology

This class is for students who are interested in a combination of rigorous science and engineering fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Students use technical knowledge to create solutions to world problems. The class begins with a broad introduction to industry-based engineering. Students will learn the essential components of Engineering including the Design Process. The remainder of the student’s experience is individually tailored to the student’s engineering interest, e.g. chemical, electrical, mechanical aeronautics & astronautics, civil & environmental, software/computer, architectural, advanced manufacturing and robotics. All students will have hands-on, active learning opportunities with a full immersion in real-world projects sponsored by business partners.

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Engineering (2 period option)

Prerequisite: None, (Concurrent) Algebra II recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Engineering Elective

Note: This course is eligible for college credit. The 2-Period option is only recommended for students who do not have 3 periods available in their schedule and is available in the morning session only.

See Description for CAPS Engineering. Students will not receive technology credit with this option.

CAPS Human Services Strand

Teacher Education Pathway

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Teacher Ed Foundations

Prerequisite: None, Child Development recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Teacher Education Elective, 0.5 Technology

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

This introductory course will immerse students in up-to-date educational technology and will incorporate cutting-edge skills into every aspect of observation and course work. students will study educational pedagogy as the basis for the profession and will experience the true essence of the teacher-classroom experience.

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Teacher Ed Internship | CAPSTONE ONLY

Prerequisite: Previous CAPS Teacher Education Course

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Teacher Education Elective, 0.5 Technology

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

This course is similar to a pre-lab or student teaching experience that allows students to focus on at least one subject area or grade level for in-depth study and project-based learning. Students will take what they learned in the introductory course and apply it in a real-life, hands-on relationship among teaching peers, students and administration.

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Educational Technology and Gaming | CAPSTONE ONLY

Prerequisite: Previous CAPS Teacher Education Course

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Teacher Education Elective, 0.5 Technology

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

This course will explore educational technology through the latest research and will provide opportunities for students to work with teachers and students to substantiate the power of technology, specifically gaming, in education. Developments in gaming, digital story-telling and authoring tools, and collaborative virtual experiences are creating powerful new opportunities in the area of education. These games have positive social and cognitive value when used in an educational setting. This course will go beyond the coursework structure started in Teacher Education Foundations and Internship and will continue to incorporate students into the practice of teaching while incorporating state of the art skills.

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Education Innovation | CAPSTONE ONLY

Prerequisite: Previous CAPS Teacher Education Course

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.0 Teacher Education Elective, 0.5 Technology

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Education Innovation students would be 3^rd or 4^th semester CAPS Teacher Education students who want to pursue the field of education in a more in-depth and research oriented environment.

Law & Public Safety Pathway

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American Justice for All

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Social Studies Elective

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

The course includes the basics of legal topics of constitutional issues, criminal law, ethics, torts, contracts, family and juvenile law. Students will be exposed to broad concepts of our justice system through in-depth case study approach of past and historical cases plus current, live trials as well as legal research and writing. Students will learn from experts while visiting municipal, state and federal courthouses, juvenile detention center and prisons, crime scene labs, local and federal law enforcement departments, fire departments, state and federal prosecutors’ offices, local law firms and social service agencies.

CAPS Medicine and Healthcare Strand

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Sports Medicine

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Sports Medicine Elective

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

The Sports Medicine course is a comprehensive survey of the basic principles of sports medicine and athletic training. Designed for those interested in professions in sports medicine such as athletic training, physical therapy, orthopedics and sports performance. This course covers a variety of topics: Emergent Care, Evaluation and Treatment, Musculoskeletal Systems, Taping and Wrapping Skills, Care and Prevention, and Strength Training.

Sports Medicine students will practice skills in the CAPS Human Performance Lab, connect with expert healthcare professionals on a regular basis and work with Blue Valley's team of Certified Athletic Trainers for observation and skill application. Application of skills are incorporated with the use of standardized and simulated patients to engage students in realistic scenarios. In addition, students will learn a weekly medical terminology lesson, and have exposure to the Cerner Health IT system for documenting and charting patient information in a DHR (digital health record).

Students will work on a semester-long CAPStone project where they are expected to create anything from a research project to a tangible product designed to enhance the field of sports medicine.

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Exploring Health Professions

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Credit

Exploring Health Professions is a one semester survey course which will help you discern your interest in the profession and guide you towards the right specialty. You will establish a base of understand at the beginning of the semester and the remainder of the semester is spent observing professionals in a variety of work settings including hospitals, clinics, labs, and nursing facilities. These job-shadowing experiences combined with classroom instruction will enhance your knowledge and skills related to occupational safety, HIPPA regulations and other essential healthcare practices.

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Foundations of Medicine

Prerequisite: None, Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology recommended

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Life Science

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

This course is designed to advance the CAPS student’s understanding of human physiology, disease process, medical terminology, patient care, professionalism, ethics, and provide an exposure to several career pathways in healthcare. In the classroom, students expand upon principles of human physiology through in-depth study of body systems, develop fluency in basic medical language, formulate treatment plans for patients, practice physical assessment skills, and perform patient care and life-saving procedures within our high-fidelity simulation lab. All of these activities are designed to enhance student analysis and problem solving skills. Students select a focused project in their area of interest to develop a project that is real, relevant, and of service to the community.

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Clinical Experience: Certified Nursing Aide

Prerequisite: A score of 19 or above on ACT Reading OR ENGL 121 credit with a grade of C or higher OR 2.8 cumulative high school GPA OR a passing score on the Accuplacer exam at JCCC.

Fee: $50

Credit: 1.5 Life Science (Not Regents Approved)

Note: This course is eligible for college credit.

Clinical Experience: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course is an immersive experience in multiple aspects of the art and science of healthcare and an opportunity to earn a professional credential. Students engage in hands-on, in-depth classroom and lab learning to prepare for 25 hours of clinical experiences at long-term care communities. Successful completion of CNA coursework and clinicals allows students eligibility to sit for the Kansas State CNA Exam at the end of the semester. Beyond CNA coursework, students will engage in case studies and research projects exploring bioethics, clinical judgment and evidence-based practice. Students will also expand on their focused area of healthcare interest through development of a semester-long project that is real, relevant, and of service to the community.

This course is either a continuation of previous coursework completed in the Medicine & Healthcare Strand or an entry point for students with significant extracurricular exposure to the healthcare industry. Prospective students will complete a brief questionnaire to aid in course placement.