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PINE ACADEMIES

PTCC offers high school students the opportunity to participate in several different career and technical education (CTE) academy programs called Pine Academies. Pine Academies are a series of courses focused on specific careers or areas of interest and are designed to give students a jump start on their college education and explore for a future career. Credits earned in academy courses count toward a student’s high school diploma and their future college degree, and are easily transferred to other colleges and universities. 

Pine Academies are offered at local high schools and via Interactive Television (ITV). Select academies are offered at each location, so make sure to talk with your high school counselor about availability at your school.  

PINE ACADEMIES BROCHURE

 

Academies

The following is a list of the Pine Academies offered each year. Select academies are offered at each high school.

  • Talk with your high school counselor about the offerings at your school.
  • Work with your high school counselor to determine if you meet PSEO eligibility requirements  
  • Complete the online application to PTCC
  • Register for classes 


Learn More About Pine Academies

Did you know PTCC has some awesome ways for high school students to start earning college credit while still in high school?

By participating in Pine Academies, students will:

  • Earn both high school and college credit  
  • Explore specific career fields   
  • Jump-start a college certificate, diploma, or degree 
  • Earn transferrable credit  

Come to an info session to learn how you can start working toward college credits now.

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Automotive Academy

In the Automotive Academy, you will experience a unique, hands-on learning opportunity and work side-by-side with industry-certified technicians to develop high tech skills used in today’s automotive repair and technology fields. The academy prepares you with the technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles.

Academy Courses

  • ATMP 1209 Vehicle Service
  • ATMP 1212 Introduction to Autos
  • ATMP 1219 Brakes
Business Academy

Marketing or Management? Entrepreneur or CEO? Business-related fields are among the most popular college majors. In the Business Academy, you will learn foundational business skills including business computer applications, business communications, conflict resolution, team building, and how to utilize business information systems.

Academy Courses

  • BUSN 1110 Introduction to Business
  • BUSN 1120 Business Computer Applications
  • BUSN 1130 Human Relations in Business
  • BUSN 1140 Business Information Systems
Cyber Security Academy

The Cyber Security Academy is designed exclusively for high school students who recognize the pervasive role of information technology in our daily lives. The academy offers four courses covering essential topics in the cybersecurity field. Students will explore the fundamentals of cyber security, hardware support, software support, and workstation operations, equipping them with a robust understanding of these critical areas. By participating in this program, students will be well-prepared to enroll in PTCC’s Cyber Security and Network Administration programs.

Academy Courses

  • COCP 1209 Workstation Operating Systems
  • COCP 1250 Computer Hardware Basics
  • COCP 1251 Computer Software Support
  • CSEC 1300 Cyber Security Essentials
Early Childhood Education Academy

The increasing need for educated early care and education caregivers can lead to a rewarding and challenging career in child care centers, pre-schools, early childhood education, and many other settings. The Early Childhood Education Academy prepares you for this in-demand field through four introductory courses.

Academy Courses

  • CDEV 1200 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
  • CDEV 1210 Child Growth and Development
  • CDEV 1222 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • CDEV 1230 Positive Child Guidance
Healthcare Academy

In the Healthcare Academy you will gain the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients or clients in healthcare, assisted living, or senior living atmospheres.

Academy Courses

  • HCCC 1215 Introduction to Healthcare Careers I
  • HCCC 1220 Introduction to Healthcare Careers II
  • HPPC 1000 Medical Dosages
  • HPPC 1002 Medical Terminology
  • HPPC 1004 Pharmacology

 

Psychology Transfer Pathway Academy

Are you a high school student looking to jump-start your college education and get a head start on your future? Look no further than the Psychology Transfer Pathway Academy! With the Psychology Transfer Pathway Academy, you will explore the field of Psychology and get a jump-start on PTCC’s Psychology Transfer Pathway program while still in high school. While enrolled in this academy, you will complete four courses that will prepare you for a successful start in this exciting field. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to pave the way to a successful future in psychology and beyond!

Academy Courses

  • PSYC 1210 General Psychology, 4 credits
  • PSYC 1250 Lifespan Development, 3 credits
  • PSYC 1300 Social Psychology, 3 credits
  • PSYC 1320 Abnormal Psychology, 3 credits

Eligibility

To participate in Pine Academy courses, students must meet the following eligibility guidelines in addition to any course placement requirements. 



Seniors
  • Be in the upper one-half of class or have a test score at or above the 50th percentile on any nationally standardized, norm-referenced test such, or 
  • Have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher, and 
  • Meet course placement requirements as determined by assessment score (such as ACCUPLACER, ACT, MCA)  
Juniors
  • Be in the upper one-third of class or have a test score at or above the 70th percentile on any nationally standardized, norm-referenced test, or 
  • Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher for general education courses or a GPA of 2.5 or higher for career and technical education courses, and 
  • Meet course placement requirements as determined by assessment score (such as ACCUPLACER, ACT, MCA) 
Sophomores & Freshman
  • Rank in the upper one-tenth of class, or  
  • attain a score at or above the 90th percentile on a nationally standardized, norm-referenced test, or  
  • have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher for liberal arts and CTE courses, and  
  • have a favorable recommendation from a designated high school official  

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