Do you like working with people?
The Health and Human Services Cluster is the area for you. With a broad range of topics everything from beauty, education, hospitality, health, to fire and police, you’re sure to find a course that matches your interests and will prepare you for an exciting, people-oriented career.
Health & Human Services
Cosmetology
The Cosmetology program includes: occupational theory and skill training in hygiene, sterilization, scalp treatments, permanent waving, manicuring, shampoos, styling, coloring, cutting, facials and makeup application.
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Culinary arts and Hospitality prepares students for success in the food service and hospitality industry. Students are taught food preparation, dining service, inventory control, safety, and sanitation and management skills.
Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program prepares students to work with young children in a variety of settings that require an understanding of how children grow, learn and develop.
Emergency & Protective Services
Students work with protective service professionals to gain first-hand experience in all areas of these exciting professions, including fire fighting, law enforcement, emergency medical services, communications and report writing, public speaking and physical training.
Health Occupations
This course includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, nutrition, medical procedures, emergency and clinical care, and health care issues.
Medical Careers
For high school seniors who are interested in college for pre-nursing and medical programs. Through partnerships with four area hospitals, students rotate through various departments.
Culinary Arts and Food Service Management
Students who are serious about pursuing a management career in Culinary Arts, should apply for our Culinary Arts and Food Service Management program. This program is taught in the new state-of-the-art facility at the DCTS Marple Campus on Malin Road. Students are taught food preparation, front of house management, inventory control, safety, sanitation and business management skills.
Dental Technology
New Enrolling NOW for Fall 2012! Students who enroll in the Dental Technology program learn a variety of skills that enable them to become a dental assistant, dental laboratory technician, and/or pursue a career as a dental hygienist. The program focuses on patient-centered care in support of improving oral health as a key to personal health and well being.