CTS Project Course FAQs

 

What is a project course?

 

A project course develops project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.

 

How can I use a project course?

 

Introductory project courses must be connected with two successfully completed CTS courses, of which one must be from the same occupational area and level as the project. The intermediate project course must connect with a minimum of two successfully completed CTS courses, of which one must be at the intermediate level and in the same occupational area as the project. Any advanced project course must connect with a minimum of two successfully completed CTS courses, of which one must be at the advanced level and in the same occupational area as the project. The connected courses should be determined by the student and teacher before beginning any work on the project course.

 

Note: Project courses cannot be connected to other project courses.

 

What else do teachers need to know about project courses?

 

A project course can be used with any current CTS courses or ones that have been previously awarded credit to the student.

 

Students, with guidance from the teacher, or with the teacher directly, need to develop a course outline that explains the rationale for the student taking the project course.

 

Can I use a project course in conjunction with a practicum course(s)?

 

No.

 

Can a CTS course be linked to multiple project courses?

 

Yes, because you can identify different key (general) outcomes from each course and justify the connection between the courses.