Introduction
Programs of Study
Statewide Programs of Study
- Architectural Design
- Carpentry
- Construction Management and Inspection
- Electrical
- HVAC and Sheet Metal
- Masonry
- Plumbing and Pipefitting
Approved statewide CTE Programs of Study information is available on the TEA website, including “at-a-glance” spreadsheets with coherent course sequences, an overview of programs of study, and course alignment recommendations.
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Careers in the MilitaryTeacher Resources
Follow the links below to teaching resources related to this career cluster.- Scope and Sequence
- Lesson Plans
- Programs of Study
- Course Pages
- Architectural Design I
- Architectural Design II
- Building Maintenance Technology I
- Building Maintenance Technology II
- Construction Management I
- Construction Management II
- Construction Technology I
- Construction Technology II
- Electrical Technology I
- Electrical Technology II
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II
- Interior Design I
- Interior Design II
- Masonry Technology I
- Masonry Technology II
- Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology
- Plumbing Technology I
- Plumbing Technology II
- Practicum in Architectural Design
- Practicum in Architectural Design/Extended Practicum in Architectural Design
- Practicum in Construction Management
- Practicum in Construction Management/Extended Practicum in Construction Management
- Practicum in Construction Technology
- Practicum in Construction Technology/Extended Practicum in Construction Technology
- Practicum in Interior Design
- Practicum in Interior Design/Extended Practicum in Interior Design
- Practicum in Masonry Technology
- Practicum in Masonry Technology/Extended Practicum in Masonry Technology
- Principles of Architecture
- Principles of Construction
Professional Associations
Architecture and construction teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.The following associations are related to architecture and construction careers:
- American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
- American Society of Interior Designers
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
- National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
- Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA)
- Texas Association of Builders
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers
- Texas Construction Crafts Instructors Association
- Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA)
CTSOs
TWC Resources
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.
Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:Additional Resources
Additional resources related to careers in architecture and construction: