2010 Analysis in Industrial & Technology Education
In analyzing the "a-g" admission requirements, Industrial and Technology Education courses have been approved in the "b", "c", "d", "f", and "g" admission requirement areas. There were substantial increases from the previous year in courses approved in the "g" – College Preparatory Elective (19.0%) admission area. In terms of courses approved by category, listed below are the figures:
| Admission Category |
Courses |
% of Total |
| A-History/Social Science |
00 |
00.0% |
| B-English |
02 |
00.3% |
| C-Mathematics |
01 |
00.2% |
| D-Laboratory Science |
23 |
03.7% |
| E-Language Other Than English |
00 |
00.0% |
| F-Visual Performing Arts |
208 |
33.1% |
| G-College Preparatory Elective |
394 |
62.7% |
| Totals |
628 |
100% |
In terms of specific courses approved, listed below are the top 15 Industrial and Technology Education courses approved by the UC system for admission purposes:
| 1. |
Architectural Design 1-2 |
113 |
| 2. |
Principles of Engineering 1-4 |
73 |
| 3. |
Introduction to Engineering Design |
58 |
| 4. |
Digital Electronics |
33 |
| 5. |
Engineering 1-4 |
29 |
| 6. |
Digital Imaging Production |
24 |
| 7. |
Civil Engineering & Architecture |
22 |
| 8. |
Bioengineering |
16 |
| 9. |
Introduction to Engineering |
14 |
| 10. |
Engineering Technology |
13 |
| 11. |
Architectural Design 3-4 |
10 |
| 12. |
Engineering Design |
10 |
| 13. |
Robotics-Engineering Technology |
10 |
| 14. |
Information Technology in a Global Society |
09 |
| 15. |
Drafting & Design |
08 |
| 16. |
Robotics and Electronics |
08 |
Source: CDE California High School Career Technical Education Course report (doc).