Investigative (Thinkers)

Master clear, concise communication for school, work, and life. Practice speaking, writing, digital etiquette, and professional use of social media. Build a job search portfolio with a resume, cover letter, recommendations, and interview prep. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Survey the world of business and entrepreneurship. Learn how companies start and grow while exploring ownership types, basic economics, global business, and career options. Build an entrepreneurial mindset. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Learn how products and brands connect with customers. Practice the marketing mix, research, and branding through hands-on campus and community challenges. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Step into the business side of sports and entertainment. Use a management simulation, present to local partners, and build employability skills through real projects. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Examine at the college level how generative AI reshapes reading, writing, research, and ethical argumentation. Study core AI concepts in plain language and apply them as literary and communication tools through close reading, composition, rhetorical analysis, and project‑based practice, while maintaining originality, credibility, and ethical responsibility. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 11 & 12.

*UConn equivalent course: ENGR 1195: Special Topics in Engineering: AI Literacy (AI for All) (2 credits)

Study mystery, detective, and crime narratives from different periods. Analyze plot design, perspective, and justice themes while strengthening reading, discussion, and analytical writing. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 11 & 12.

Learn journalism essentials: ethics, news judgment, interviewing, news writing, multimedia packages, and media law. Create practice stories for print and digital platforms. Note: Does not count toward English credit. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 9.

Explore the diverse stories and contributions of African-American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino communities to U.S. history, culture, and society. Gain a more complete and inclusive view of our nation's history. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

Learn about the culture, identity, and history of Native American nations, with a focus on Eastern Woodland peoples. Study sovereignty, resilience, and modern Native experiences through inquiry and primary sources. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Learn the fundamentals of human thought processes and behavior. Explore human development, gender, motivation, personality and psychological disorders. Build foundational knowledge for college-level psychology through experiments, discussion, and self-reflection. (1 year - 1 credit) 12.

Examine core concepts and theories of human development and behavior. Explore classic and modern research, major perspectives, and mental processes. This college-level, dual-enrollment course combines rigorous AP preparation with ECSU college credit opportunities and mirrors university-level expectations for research, analysis, and critical thinking. (1 year - 1 credit) 12.

* ECSU equivalent course PSY 100: General Psychology (3 credits)

Analyze big questions about morality, free will, and identity through philosophy, psychology, and modern media. Discuss pop culture, literature, and film to explore how ideas shape our world. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

Study human social behavior by exploring culture, family, education, and inequality. Learn how sociologists use research to understand real-world issues and consider careers in the field. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

Examine how individuals, groups, and institutions interact to shape society. Explore themes like diversity, culture, family, and social forces. This dual-enrollment course mirrors university-level expectations for research, discussion, and analysis, offering opportunities to earn college credit. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

* UConn equivalent course: SOCI1001:Sociology (3 credits)

Explore women's experiences and perspectives across history and culture through literature, media, and primary sources. Discuss how gender, identity, and power intersect in society. All class content, including that which may be intellectually or emotionally challenging, has been intentionally curated to achieve the learning goals for this course. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 11 & 12.

Explore twentieth-century movements that challenged tradition through art, music, film, and literature. Analyze how cultural revolutions redefined identity, equality, and self-expression. Create your own reflective or artistic pieces inspired by cultural change. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

Train for a rewarding career in healthcare. Through labs, hands-on skill practice, and clinical experiences, you 'll prepare for the CNA exam and earn state certification. A great first step toward nursing or medical careers. (1 year – 1/2 credit classroom and 1 credit clinical, double channel) 12 

Prerequisite: Teacher/counselor approval

To learn more about the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pipeline Program, click here.

Earn dual credentials in medical interpretation and nursing assistance. Bilingual students gain real-world healthcare experience through labs, clinical work, and cultural awareness training. Paired with CNA/CNA clinical courses second semester. (1 year - 2 credits) 12.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

To learn more about the Medical Interpreter (CNA) Pipeline Program, click here.

Prepare for a fast-paced career in emergency medical services. Through classroom lessons, hands-on labs, and ambulance ride-alongs, you 'll learn life-saving skills and earn eligibility to take the National EMT exam. (1/2 year - 2 credits) 12.

Prerequisite: Teacher/counselor approval

To learn more about the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Pipeline Program, click here.

Get workforce-ready. Explore modules on financial independence and essential workplace skills, develop communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities, and complete a Capstone project that showcases your learning. Network with community partners and prepare for applications, resumes, and interviews. (1/2 year – 1/2 credit) 12.

Tell compelling stories for web, broadcast, and social platforms. Learn camera work, audio, lighting, graphics, and non-linear editing in studio and field settings. Deadline-driven projects build real production habits. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 9, 10, 11 & 12.

Plan, design, write, and photograph the school yearbook. Learn layout, desktop publishing, and photo editing in a deadline-driven newsroom. May be taken more than once. (1 year - 1 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Prepare for calculus at an accelerated pace. Deepen understanding of polynomials, systems, sequences, trigonometry, and inverse, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions with emphasis on modeling. This college-level course requires strong study habits, analytical thinking, and the ability to connect multiple mathematical concepts through independent work. This dual-enrollment course offers college credit opportunities through ECSU and mirrors university-level expectations with advanced applications of mathematics and independent study. (1 year - 1 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

*ECSU equivalent course: MAT 155 - PreCalculus Mathematics (4 credits)

Study limits, derivatives, and integrals and apply them to motion, optimization, and area. Connect algebraic, graphical, and numerical reasoning while practicing precise notation and justification. This college-level course requires strong study habits, analytical thinking, and the ability to connect multiple mathematical concepts through independent work. This dual-enrollment course offers college credit opportunities through ECSU and mirrors university-level expectations with advanced applications of mathematics and independent study. (1 year - 1 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

* ECSU equivalent course MAT243: Calculus 1 (4 credits).

Discover how computing shapes our world. Explore problem solving, data, the internet, and creative applications of technology through accessible, hands-on projects. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 9 & 10.

Learn problem solving and object-oriented programming with Visual Basic. Practice syntax, program design, and testing while exploring computer history, architecture, and the social impact of technology. (1 year - 1 credit) 9, 10, 11 & 12.

Create games in JavaScript while learning computer science foundations. Build logic, algorithms, and problem-solving skills and iterate through testing and debugging. This fast-paced, honors-level course challenges students to think critically, strengthen abstract reasoning, and apply advanced problem-solving skills independently. (1 year - 1 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Prerequisite: MCC551 and teacher recommendation

Design and analyze programs using Java. Build algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving skills while learning how software works. Emphasis on logical rigor and testing mirrors first-semester college CS. This college-level course requires strong study habits, analytical thinking, and the ability to connect multiple mathematical concepts through independent work. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

Prerequisite: MCC551 and teacher recommendation

Prepare for calculus and applied statistics by connecting algebraic and graphical concepts. Strengthen reasoning, modeling, and communication about mathematical solutions. (1 year - 1 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

Strengthen function fluency and explore limits, continuity, derivatives, antiderivatives, and applications of differentiation as preparation for integral calculus. This fast-paced, honors-level course challenges students to think critically, strengthen abstract reasoning, and apply advanced problem-solving skills independently. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

Collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from data with an emphasis on experimental design and applications. Communicate findings clearly with appropriate statistical tools. (1 year - 1 credit) 12.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation 

Collect, analyze, and interpret data using probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, regression, and nonparametric methods. Use real contexts and technology to justify conclusions clearly. This college-level course requires strong study habits, analytical thinking, and the ability to connect multiple mathematical concepts through independent work. This dual-enrollment course mirrors UConn's college-level rigor through advanced mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and independent work. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12. 

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation 

*UConn equivalent class: STAT1100Q Elementary Concepts of Statistics

Explore a variety of Allied Health careers in this college-level course. Hear from professionals, learn medical terminology, and gain CPR and First Aid certification while studying teamwork in healthcare. This rigorous college-level course will help you decide if a career in healthcare is right for you. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

*UConn equivalent course AH1100 Allied Health (1 credit)

Step into the role of a crime scene investigator. Apply biology, chemistry, and physics to solve mock cases through lab work, evidence analysis, and teamwork. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 11 & 12.

Explore how the human body works from cells and tissues to organs and systems. You'll dive into hands-on labs, group research, and real dissections to understand how structure and function connect. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

Take a deep dive into the human body at a college level. Study tissues, organs, and systems through advanced labs and dissections, while connecting classroom knowledge to current medical research. This rigorous college-level course mirrors university expectations with advanced labs, including the dissection of a cat, projects, summer work, and independent study. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

*ECSU equivalent course: Biology 204: Human Biology and Disease (3 credits).

Study how the human body moves and performs. Learn about exercise science, biomechanics, and sports medicine while exploring careers in physical therapy, athletic training, and health fields. Apply biology, chemistry, and physics to real human movement. This course can be taken before, after, or in conjunction with Allied Health. (1 year - 1 credit) 11 & 12.

Explore how diseases spread and how we can prevent them. Study bacteria, viruses, and the body's immune response while practicing lab techniques used in public health and medicine. This rigorous college-level course requires advanced labs, projects, and independent study.  (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 11 & 12.

Prerequisite: SHM701 recommended (not required) 

*UConn Equivalent course: PUBH 1001: Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)

Discover the science behind animal care by learning about various careers working with animals, laws protecting animals and groups that drive changes in those laws. The domestication of animals (including genetics and artificial selection) will be covered, along with animal behaviors and training. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Discover the science behind animal care by learning about various careers working with animals, laws protecting animals and groups that drive changes in those laws. The domestication of animals (including genetics and artificial selection) will be covered, along with animal behaviors and training. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.

Design, build, and program VEX robots while learning mechanical, electrical, and coding fundamentals. Compete in challenges that sharpen teamwork and problem solving. (1/2 year - 1/2 credit) 10, 11 & 12.