Online Credit Recovery in Texas 

We encourage students to pace themselves to complete within 3 weeks so we can add another course they may need. Courses must be done by the end of the semester, or all progress will be lost when we close out classes for the semester.

Students have 24/7 access to their courses, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. 

Students are given ample time to complete coursework. Failure to meet deadlines may delay graduation. Students must communicate with their counselor to explore next steps and available options. 

To earn credit, students must complete the required pre-assessment and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher. Optional study modules are available to help ensure students are prepared to pass the exam. 
For English courses, students must complete both parts of the final exam (multiple choice and written response), and a combined average of 70% or higher is required to earn credit.

3D Modeling and Animation

3-D Modeling and Animation consists of computer images created in a virtual three-dimensional (3-D) environment. 3-D Modeling and Animation has applications in many careers, including criminal justice, crime scene, and legal applications; construction and architecture; engineering and design; and the movie and game industries. Students in this course will produce various 3-D models of real-world objects. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts. Recommended Pre-requisite: Art, Level I

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Accounting I

In Accounting I, students will investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students will formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Recommended Pre-requisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Anatomy and Physiology

The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. *This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program Recommended Prerequisites: A course from the Health Science Career Cluster

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: Biology and a second credit of science

Animation I

In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1
• Prerequisites: None

AP Computer Science A

The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, data structures, algorithms, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 2.0 (LOTE and Math)
• Prerequisites: None

AP Computer Science Principles

The course offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts for both self- expression and problem solving .

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Business Law

Business Law is designed for students to analyze various aspects of the legal environment, including ethics, the judicial system, contracts, personal property, sales, negotiable instruments, agency and employment, business organization, risk management, and real property. Recommended Pre-requisite: None

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None
• Course approval pending

Child Development

Child Development is a technical laboratory course that addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: Principles of Human Services

Computer Science I

In Computer Science I, students will acquire knowledge of structured programming techniques and concepts appropriate to developing executable programs and creating appropriate documentation. Students will analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace as related to computer programming. Students will apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: Principles of Information Technology and Algebra I, or taking concurrently

Computer Science II

In Computer Science II, students will expand their knowledge and skills in structured programming techniques and concepts by addressing more complex problems and developing comprehensive programming solutions. Students will analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace as related to computer programming. Students will apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: Computer Science I

Counseling and Mental Health

In Counseling and Mental Health, students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations on their actions and responsibilities, and the implications of their actions. Students understand how professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Digital Media

In Digital Media, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve a problem. Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to the IT environment.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Engineering Design and Presentation I

Students enrolled in Engineering Design and Presentation demonstrate knowledge and skills of the design process as it applies to engineering fields and project management using multiple software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes. Through implementation of the design process, students transfer advanced academic skills to component designs. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in engineering, technology, and drafting and learn what is required to gain and maintain employment in these areas. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Applied Engineering.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None
• Course approval pending

Entrepreneurship I

In this course, students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of Entrepreneurship is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Forensic Science

Forensic Science is a course that introduces students to the application of science to connect a violation of law to a specific criminal, criminal act, or behavior and victim. Students will learn terminology and procedures related to the search and examination of physical evidence in criminal cases as they are performed in a typical crime laboratory. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprints, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, and cartridge cases. Students will also learn the history and the legal aspects as they relate to each discipline of forensic science. Scientific methods of investigation can be experimental, descriptive, or comparative. The method chosen should be appropriate to the question being asked. *This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry

Foundations in Cybersecurity

In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore fundamental concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will review and explore security policies designed to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study in cybersecurity. A variety of courses are available to students interested in this field. Foundations of Cybersecurity may serve as an introductory course in this field of study.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Foundations of Business Communication and Technologies (formerly BIM)

In Foundations of Business Communication and Technologies, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word- processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Family and Consumer Science (Principles of Human Services)

In this course, students develop skills and knowledge to help them transition into adult roles within the family. They learn to make wise consumer choices, prepare nutritious meals, contribute effectively as part of a team, manage a household budget, and balance roles of work and family. They gain an appreciation for the responsibilities of family members throughout the lifespan and the contributions to the well-being of the family and the community.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Law Enforcement l

Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will understand the role of constitutional law at local, state, and federal levels; the U.S. legal system; criminal law; and law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime. Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security or taking concurrently.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Law Enforcement ll

Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Students will understand ethical and legal responsibilities, patrol procedures, first responder roles, telecommunications, emergency equipment operations, and courtroom testimony. Recommended Prerequisite: Law Enforcement l.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None
• Course approval pending

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness is a laboratory course that allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education and training, human services, and health sciences. Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, or Principles of Health Science.

• Course Length: One Semester
• Credit: 0.5
• Prerequisites: None

Livestock and Poultry Production

In Livestock and Poultry Production, students acquire knowledge and skills related to the livestock and poultry production industry. Livestock and Poultry Production may address topics related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must attain academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock and poultry systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None
• Course approval pending

Graphic Design & Illustration I

Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Health Science Clinical

The Health Science Clinical course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. Corequisite: Must be taken with Health Science Theory for a total of 2.0 credits.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 2.0
• Prerequisites: None

Instructional Practices

Instructional Practices is a field-based (practicum) internship that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary, middle school, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, assist with record keeping, and complete other responsibilities of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Human Services & Principles of Education & Training.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Medical Terminology

The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Money Matters

In Money Matters, students will investigate money management from a personal financial perspective. Students will apply critical-thinking skills to analyze financial options based on current and projected economic factors. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to establish short-term and long-term financial goals. Students will examine various methods of achieving short-term and long-term financial goals through various methods such as investing, tax planning, asset allocating, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Human Services.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Pharmacology

The Pharmacology course is designed to study how natural and synthetic chemical agents such as drugs affect biological systems. Knowledge of the properties of therapeutic agents is vital in providing quality health care. It is an ever-changing, growing body of information that continually demands greater amounts of time and education from health care workers. Recommended Prerequisites: A course from the Health and Science Career Cluster.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry

Practicum in Business Management

Practicum in Business Management is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 2.0 – 3.0
• Prerequisites: None

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

The Practicum in Entrepreneurship provides students the opportunity to apply classroom learnings and experiences to real world business problems and opportunities, while expanding their skill sets and professional relationships as a real or simulated business owner versus the experience one would have as an employee. Students will prepare for an entrepreneurial career in their area of interest in their career cluster and build on and apply the knowledge and skills gained from courses taken in an array of career areas. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of the student’s need for work-based learning experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. It is recommended that students are paired with local business owners or employers in their specific industry program of study. Recommended Prerequisites: Business Information Management and Touch System Data Entry.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 2.0 – 3.0
• Prerequisites: None

Practicum in Information Technology

In the Practicum in Information Technology, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Knowledge and skills in the proper use of analytical skills and application of IT concepts and standards are essential to prepare students for success in a technology-driven society. Critical thinking, IT experience, and product development may be conducted in a classroom setting with an industry mentor, as an unpaid or paid internship, as part of a capstone project, or as career preparation.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 2.0 – 3.0
• Prerequisites: A minimum of two high school information technology (IT) courses.

Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Principles of Applied Engineering

Principles of Applied Engineering provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will develop engineering communication skills, which include computer graphics, modeling, and presentations, by using a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will understand the various fields of engineering and will be able to make informed career decisions. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology and Communications

The goal of this course is that the student understands arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Principles of Education and Training

Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students use self- knowledge as well as educational and career information to analyze various careers within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student’s interest area.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Principles of Health Science

The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the healthcare industry.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Principles of Information Technology

In Principles of Information Technology, students will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.

• Course Length: Two semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces students to professions in law enforcement, protective services, corrections, firefighting, and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. The course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, protective services, and corrections.

• Course Length: Two semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Professional Communications

Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct internet research.

• Course Length: One semester
• Credit: 0.5
• Prerequisites: None

Robotics I

In Robotics I, students will transfer academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment through implementation of the design process. Students will build prototypes or use simulation software to test their designs. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the robotic and automation industry.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Social Media Marketing

Social Media Marketing is designed to look at the rise of social media and how marketers are integrating social media tools in their overall marketing strategy. The course will investigate how the marketing community measures success in the new world of social media. Students will manage a successful social media presence for an organization, understand techniques for gaining customer and consumer buy-in to achieve marketing goals, and properly select social media platforms to engage consumers and monitor and measure the results of these efforts. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance or any marketing course.

• Course Length: One Semester
• Credit: 0.5
• Prerequisites: None
• Course approval pending

Touch Systems Data Entry

In Touch System Data Entry, students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students will need to apply touch system data entry skills for production of business documents.

• Course Length: One Semester
• Credit: 0.5
• Prerequisites: None

Web Communications

This comprehensive course introduces communication areas of social media strategy, search engine optimization, digital content strategy, and web analytics. In this course, you will cover all aspects of a web communications campaign, from developing digital personae to pitching ideas to clients. You will learn how web communication works in business, society, and in the political realm, while learning how to plan social media and digital communication campaigns for different target audiences.

• Course Length: One Semester
• Credit: 0.5
• Prerequisites: None

Video Game Design

Video Game Design will allow students to explore one of the largest industries in the global marketplace and the new emerging careers it provides in the field of technology. Students will learn gaming, computerized gaming, evolution of gaming, artistic aspects of perspective, design, animation, technical concepts of collision theory, and programming logic. Students will participate in a simulation of a real video game design team while developing technical proficiency in constructing an original game design. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None

Virtual Business

Virtual Business is designed for students to start a virtual business by creating a web presence, conducting online and off-line marketing, examining contracts appropriate for an online business, and demonstrating project-management skills. Students will also demonstrate bookkeeping skills for a virtual business, maintain business records, and understand legal issues associated with a virtual business. Recommended Prerequisites: Touch System Data Entry.

• Course Length: One Semester
• Credit: 0.5
• Prerequisites: None
• Course approval pending

Web Design

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essentials of Web design, from planning page layouts to publishing a complete site to the Web. Students learn how to use HTML to design their own Web pages. The course covers basic HTML tags for formatting text, as well as more advanced tags. Through real- world design scenarios and hands-on projects, students create compelling, usable websites using the latest suite of free tools. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Information Technology and Algebra I.

• Course Length: Two Semesters
• Credit: 1.0
• Prerequisites: None