Programs

Instructor: Daniel Kahre

This course combines farm management, agribusiness management, and content based on agricultural economic principles. Computer applications are included to enhance student understanding and utilization of current technology. Units include human relations, verbal and written communication, microcomputers in agriculture, economic principles, agribusiness management, agribusiness planning and analysis, and retail agriculture. This course can be taken to meet the personal finance requirement needed for graduation.

Instructors: Patrick Graham and Jeff Martinez

As automobiles become more complex and expensive, the need for skilled technicians will also continue to be in demand. This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in the field of automotive repair and maintenance.

Instructor: Becky Jones

This is a two-year program offered at Hillyard Technical Center featuring Career Pathways for the Teaching Profession I and II.  The course is intended for any individual wanting to learn more about, or get a head start on a career in education.

Instructor: Trinidy Goerke

Students in this program will have the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to become employed in an entry level position in the construction trades industry. This program teaches carpentry skills utilizing classroom and hands-on project based training. Entry in to an occupation related to this program's field of study does not require national and/or state licensure or have any unique requirements for advancement.

Instructor: Daniel Kahre

Animal and Plant Biotechnology, a specialization course in the CASE™ Program of Study, provides students with experiences in industry appropriate applications of biotechnology related to plant and animal agriculture. 

Instructor: Daniel Kahre

Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) introduces students to the range of agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study they may pursue.

Instructor: Daniel Kahre

The major focus of the Principles of Agricultural Science - Animal (ASA) course is to expose students to agriculture, animal science, and related career options.

Instructor: Daniel Kahre

Course Description

Principles of Agricultural Science - Plant (ASP) course provides a foundation of plant science knowledge and skills. Students will experience various plant science concepts through exciting "hands-on" activities, projects, and problems.

Instructor: Tony Berning 

In the Collision Repair and Refinish program, students will learn the basics of auto body repair through classroom and hands on experience in the auto collision shop. In the shop students will master the skills involving various hand and power tools, lifting equipment, and welding. Most work will be on passenger cars and light duty pickups, to familiarize students with materials, techniques, and new technologies.

Instructor: Michael Lund

Hillyard Technical Center offers 1/2 credit in Communication Arts to students attending HTC from outside the St. Joseph School District who complete 1 - three hour career and technical education program and specific additional academic criteria. Students who complete a second 3 hour CTE program in the same field may earn an additional 1/2 math credit. Students from the St. Joseph School District are ineligible to apply for this credit.

Instructor: Roger Mapel

The age of computers has brought significant change to the fields of design, drafting, engineering, architecture, and the various other fields related to these areas. This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in various design and drafting areas. Approximately 80% of the student's time will be spent on a computer, 20% on board basics.

Instructor: Bobby Clark

This program prepares students to troubleshoot, repair and maintain computers, printers, servers, software, and networking systems. Computer technician jobs are readily available at the present time and offer opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.
 

Instructor: Caden Bailey

The course is a two-year program offered at Hillyard Technical Center to train students in the knowledge and fundamental skills needed to obtain their certification as a Diesel Mechanic. Students will learn the basics of the diesel engine, its components, and how to correctly and safely repair/service them. Additionally, students will learn to service, repair, and maintain other systems associated with diesel-powered trucks. 

Instructor:  Dana Smith

Students completing this two-year program will learn the basics of early childhood development, as well as basic care and education for children from the ages of birth through second grade.  The second year of the program will be largely focused on “hands on” learning experiences.  Students will be prepared to either work in an early childhood setting upon completion or continue their post-secondary education.  Students who complete the 2-year program will have the opportunity to earn either certification as a Missouri Paraprofessional or their Child Development Associate credential.

Instructor: Chad Bray

Electronics is an expanding field. Job opportunities are growing in robotics and bionics maintenance, repair, and design; computers; and communication stations (earth and space) maintenance, repair, and design, and automation. This program teaches the basic skills to open the door to the wonders of the world that have yet to be dreamed.

Instructor: Angie Jones

Lives often depend on the quick reactions and competent care of emergency medical professionals. People in Emergency Medical Services must respond quickly, often making split-second decisions, which mean the difference between life and death. Students in this program will learn, through a combination of classroom and hands-on experiences, the care and transportation of the sick and injured essentials of lifesaving through emergency medical procedures.

Instructors: Tammy Bruns and Echo Hellerich-McCurley
Clinical Coordinator: Tammy Jordan and Julie Thompson

This program is for students who are interested in entry level employment and/or post secondary education in the health care field.

Instructor: Dave Wheatman

This program is for students who want to work on refrigeration, air conditioning or heating units and systems for Cooling and Heating Contractors, Fuel Oil Dealers, School Systems, or Manufacturing Plants.

Instructor: William McNish

As industrial facilities become more complex and expensive, the need for skilled technicians will continue to be in demand. This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in the industrial maintenance and repair industry.

Instructor: Kevin Heyde

Hillyard Technical Center offers 1/2 credit in math to students attending HTC from outside the St. Joseph School District who complete 1 - three hour career and technical education program and specific additional academic criteria. Students who complete a second 3 hour CTE program in the same field may earn an additional 1/2 math credit. Students from the St. Joseph School District are ineligible to apply for this credit. Enrollment in this course must be done through the high school counselor. Students should not rely solely on this credit to meet graduation requirements.

Instructor: Cassie Johnson

This course is an introduction to sports medicine where students explore the worlds of physical therapy, exercise science, and many other related professions.  Students will learn the foundational skills in patient care and anatomy to be successful in any related pathway through a combination of classroom work, hands-on laboratory sessions, and clinical observations.  Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to be awarded articulated credits through Missouri Western State University as well as Industry Recognized Credentials such as CPR/AED Certification and Certified Personal Trainer.

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In this course, students interested in math, science and the human body will find a great introduction to numerous medical fields. Students explore the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to research processes and bioinformatics through various health conditions.

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Students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis.  Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. 

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Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family.  The course is a “how to” manual for maintaining overall healthy and homeostasis in the body as students explore how to prevent and fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. 

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In this capstone course, students apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. 

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A full year course in which students learn important aspects of building, site design and development. Students will apply math, science and standard engineering practices to design  both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3-D architectural design software. 

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Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing.

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This is a full year course using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation. This course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaborations.

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From smartphones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. This course provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices.

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A full year course where students will dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science and engineering standards to hands-on projects. The student will work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work. This is the beginning course for those students wanting to take the Project Lead the Way program for pre-engineering. 

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A full year course where students will navigate through problems that will both engage and challenge them. Students will explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials and automation. 

Instructor: Samuel Fields

This program is designed for students who want to get an entry level position as a skilled machinist using manufacture industrial machinery, primary metals machinery, or millwright training.

Instructor: Daniel Kahre

This course is designed for students that desire to pursue a career as a veterinarian, become a veterinarian assistant, or work in a related field through the study of scientific principals used to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases in animals used for meat and as companions.

Instructor: Sean Edwards and Stuart Shifflett

Students will learn different welding processes to weld on carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel for fabrication of, but not limited to; boilers, lifting devices, boom trucks, metal buildings, nearly anything metal. Also covered is the construction of bridges, large buildings, and pipelines, etc.