Eastern Center For Arts & Technology
Air Conditioning and Heating Technology (4 credits)
There is always a demand for these services!
- This two-year career program provides a comprehensive foundation of the basic theories and principles of heating, air conditioning and heat pump systems. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Air Conditioning Installation and Heating Technician; Air Conditioning and Heating Helper-(one-year students) - Advanced Placement:
Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology. - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in career fields as: Residential heating, air conditioning, mechanical technology, mechanical engineering, insurance consultant and building maintenance.
- Students have continued their education at:
Orleans Tech, Penn College of Technology, Penn State Abington, Thaddeus Stevens School
Allied Health (4 credits)
Be sure a career in a health field is for you, take Allied Health!
- This one-year senior-only program is designed for students with rigorous academic preparation who plan to continue their education in college to prepare for a career in the health field. Students will get extensive clinical experiences partnering with health professionals at Abington Memorial Hospital.
- Career Objectives:
A career in the allied health field requiring post secondary education - Prerequisites:
-Grade of 'C' or better in Algebra I & II, Biology and Chemistry (College Prep Level)
-High school GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
-Physical exam and police check as mandated by State Law
- With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as: Laboratory or nuclear medicine technician, radiation therapy or radiology technician, cardiovascular and respiratory technology, physical or occupational therapy, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant or nurse.
- Students have continued their education at:
Abington Dixon School of Nursing, Arcadia, BCCC, Cedar Crest, Drexel, Frankford Hospital School of Nursing, Gwynedd Mercy, MCCC
Automotive Technology (4 credits)
Take this program to get a head start in the automotive field!
- This two-year career program is designed for the student who is serious about working in the automotive industry. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Automotive Technician Trainee; Under Car Specialist; New Car Preparation Technician - The curriculum, facility and instructor are:
-National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified
-Partners with the Automotive Youth Educational Systems Program (A-YES) to provide qualified junior with experiences at participating dealerships and paid summer internships. - Certification Students can earn:
ASE qualifying exams (after completing a reduced period of work experience in that industry) - Students also qualify for advanced standing through an articulation agreement with:
-Montgomery County Community College for 9 credits
-Lincoln Technical Institute for three courses
-Penn College of Technology Advanced Placement understanding
-Universal Technical Institute (UTI) for up to four UTI Auto Tech courses - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as: Automotive service, engineering and design, manufacturer representative, insurance industry damage appraisal and testing, race car development, technical writing, managing and teaching
- Students have continued their education at:
ATC, Lincoln Tech, MCCC, Ohio Technical College, Pennco Tech, Thaddeus Stevens, UTI
Collision Repair Technology (4 credits)
You'll meet industry standards to be a success in this field!
- A student enrolled in this two-year career program benefits from a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience needed to carry out repairs on motor vehicles. Students benefit from the use of I-Car (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) enhanced curriculum. One-year seniors will considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Automotive Refinisher; Sheet Metal/ Cosmetic Repair Person; Frame/Structural Repair Person; Automotive Refinisher's Helper (one-year students) - Program Certification:
This is one of only twenty-one secondary programs in Pennsylvania certified by National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) for meeting industry standards. - Advanced Placement:
Students may qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as: Automotive, marine and aeronautic service, new car design, manufacturing representative, insurance industry damage appraisal and testing, race car fabrication and vehicle engineering, metal fabrication, safety design engineering, technical writing, consumer information technologies, collision test engineering and teaching.
- Students have continued their education at:
ATC, Lincoln Tech, MCCC, Ohio Technical College, Penn College of Technology, Pennco Tech, UTI
Commercial Art (4 credits)
You'll develop your own portfolio!
- This two-year career program covers everything from conceptual drawing and design to a professional portfolio; students learn the value and application of their unique styles in both design and illustration; and students use industry standard software on the Macintosh Platform. That software includes: QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available.
- Career Objectives:
Graphic Design; Commercial Illustration; Digital Imaging Design - Upon Completion of the program:
-Students will have a portfolio consisting of items a committee of art college representatives established.
-Senior students will have their portfolios reviewed by art school representatives. - Advanced Placement: Students may qualify for advanced placement college credits at Penn College of Technology.
- With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as: Graphic design, illustration, animation, computer-generated graphic art, teaching and multi-media specialist.
- Students have continued their education at:
Antonelli, Art Institute of Philadelphia, Drexel, Fashion Institute of Technology, Hussian, IUP, MCCC, NCCC, Penn College of Technology, Penn State Abington, Temple, Tyler, University of the Arts, University of Massachusettes, West Chester
Computer Network Administration (4 credits)
Are you or would you like to be the person your friends/family/teachers call you to fix their computers? More and more businesses need network administrators now. Get your start at Eastern!
- Students must pass the industry Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) exam in the first year of the program and may also take the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) and Linux (Linux+) certification exams. One-year seniors will be considered if there is space in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Computer Network Administrator; Novell Network Administrator-(one-year students) - Prerequisites:
Strong Math background (Algebra II completed or scheduled during the first year of the program) - More than 95% of CNA students attend college with this added benefit:
Students who successfully complete this program with a 'B' average of better are eligible for up to 12 credits in the Montgomer County Community College Associate Degree program, can earn up to eight credits at DeVry University, get advanced placement at Penn College of Sciences and Technology if they meet PSU criteria - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:
computer networking, computer information systems, computer network engineering and help desk support. - Students have continued their education at:
DeVry, Drexel, IUP, MCCC, Penn College of Technology, Penn State Abington, Temple, Winthrop
Construction Technology (4 credits)
Get satisfaction from building projects and working with current materials used in the field to refine your construction skills!
- This two-year career program is the first step for students interested in pursuing a successful career in the construction field. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Carpentar Pre-Apprentice; Exterior Remodeling and Installation; Roofing & Siding Helper (one-year students) - Students will work on both residential and commercial construction in the school's shop and at nearby building sites.
- Advanced Placement and Apprenticeship:
Students may qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology or want to consider and apprenticeship program after high school - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as: Architecture, general contracting, teaching, surveying, construction management, construction technology, civil engineering, architectural engineering, code enforcement and insurance adjustor.
- Students have continued their education at:
Delaware State, Kutztown, MCCC, Penn College of Technology, Penn State Abington, Thaddeus Stevens, Williamson Trade School
Cosmetology (4 credits)
Save over $10,000 by taking this program in high school!
- This two-year half-day program will provide the skills necessary to begin a career in the cosmetology field. In Pennsylvania, as well as other states, cosmetologists and manicurists must be licensed to practice in the field. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Cosmetologist; Manicurist/Salon Technician-(one-year students) - Certifications students can earn:
-First year students at EASTERN are expected to pass the State Board of Cosmetology written performance test required for licensure as a Manicurist (This is a prerequisite to continuing their studies leading to licensure as a Cosmetologist)
-Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology - licensed cosmetologist. - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such areas as: Cosmetology, management, teaching and product representation.
- Students have continued their education at:
Ambler Beauty Academy, Bucks County School of Beauty, DeVry, Empire, IUP, Johnson & Wales, Kutztown, Lansdale Beauty School, Make-up Designory School (NYC), Penn State Abington, Temple, West Chester
Culinary Arts (4 credits)
Build your culinary skills and techniques at EASTERN so you can compete in this field!
- This two-year career program enables students to acquire a variety of skills including soup and sauce preparation, preparation of meat, fish and poultry entrees, baking, kitchen sanitation, purchasing and inventory controls. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Cook Apprentice; Prep Cook; Pantry Person; Kitchen Helper (one year students) - Certification students can earn:
ServSafe Certification - Culinary students continuing their education in this field can benefit from college credit articulation agreements with:
-Johnson and Wales University (for up to 13.5 quarter credits)
-Bucks County Community College (14 quarter hours)
-Montgomery County Community College (9 credits)
-Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology. - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as: A chef or in Food and beverage management, purchasing, teaching, pastry, and retail food management.
- Students have continued their education at:
Art Institute of Philadelphia, Baltimore International Culinary School, BCCC, California University of PA, Central College of PA, Culinary Institute of America, Delaware State, Delaware Valley, Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Millersvile, MCCC, Penn State Abington, PA Culinary Institute, Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Temple, The Restaurant School, Widenerw``
Electrical Technology (4 credits)
Don't just focus on working in this field, think about starting your own business too!
- This two-year multi-faceted career program enables the student to learn the basics of electricity as well as residential and commerical wiring, data cabling and basic fiber optic installation. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Residential Electrician; Commercial Electrician - Prerequisites:
-Good color vision and hand eye coordination
-Ability to climb moderate heights on a ladder - Advanced Placement and Apprenticeship:
Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology or want to consider an apprenticeship program after high school - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success insuch career fields as: Residential or commercial electrician, electrical engineering, teaching, computer systems engineering, communications engineering and development.
- Students have continued their education at:
BCCC, CHI, MCCC, Penn College of Technology, Pennco Tech, Temple, Thaddeus Stevens, Williamson Trade School
Electronics Engineering Technology (4 credits)
You'll enjoy the hands-on approach used in this program!
- In this two-year career program the hands-on learning makes it easier to understand and be succesful. You will learn how to solve technical problems and build electronic and electromechanical circuits. You will also learn how to build a computer and work with fiber optics. If you join our robotics team you will have the oppurtunity to design, build and test robots for various competitions. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Digital Engineering Assistant; Photonic-Electronic Technician; Electronic Assembler (one year students) - Prerequisites:
-The student should have taken, or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra I
-Academic courses required by colleges should be taken during high school to qualify for college acceptance. - Advanced Placement:
Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology. - College Credits:
Qualified students can earn up to 8 credits at DeVry University. - With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such career fields as:
Telecommunications, security system design, facility and product management, teaching and electrical engineering. - Students have continued their education at:
CC of Philadelphia, DeVry, Drexel, Johnson C. Smith, MCCC, Penn State Abington, Temple, Widener
Landscape Contracting (4 credits)
Don't want to be stuck in an office? Why not work outside? Prepare for a career in the 'Green Industry' while you're still in high school this program!
- This two-year career program prepares students to successfully design, present and implement landscape projects; climb, prune and repair trees; manage all facets of property/grounds maintenance. One-year students will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives: Landscape Contractor, Arborist Trainee-(one-year students); Landscape Technician
- Certifications Students can earn: Certified Landscaping Technician through the Associated Landscape Contractors of America as a Maintenance Technician and or Installation Technician; Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture; Skid Loader Safety Certification
- Advanced Placement: Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology.
- With higher education, this program prepares the student for success in such green career fields as: Landscape Design/Architecture, Horticulture, or Arboriculture to name a few.
- Students have continued their education at:
CHI
Protective Services (4 credits)
You'll earn several certifications to give you a head start on careers in this field!
- This two-year career program prepares the student to enter a career related to law enforcement, fire science, safety and risk management and emergency radio dispatch. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Police; Security-(one-year students); Fire Fighter 1. - Program Prerequisite:
The student must undergo and State Police check to enroll in the program and work in this field. - Certifications Students can earn:
-Firefighter 1 and 2, Fire Inspector 1 and Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (testing by Bucks Co. Fire Academy with certifications from the International Fire Service Training Association)
-CPR, First Aid and AED (testing by the American Red Cross)
-Emergency Radio Dispatcher (through the National Academy of Emergency Dispatchers) - College Credits:
-Articulation Agreement with Montgomery County Community College in Criminal Justice and Fire Science programs for qualified students to recieve 3 credits.
-Qualified students taking CHI's Criminal Justice Program will be awarded 8 credits - With higher education, this program prepares students for success in such career fields as: Criminal Justice, teaching, fire fighting, security and corrections.
- Students have continued thier education at:
Alvernia, Bloomsburg, CHI, CC of Philadelphia, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Millersville, MCCC, Penn State Altoona, Point Park, Shippensburg
Welding Technology (4 credits)
Good welders make good money...learn how at EASTERN!
- This two-year career program is designed for the student who is interested in the industrial engineering field. One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
- Career Objectives:
Combination Welder; Welder/ Fabricator; MIG Welding, Gas Welding & Cutting (one-year students) - Students will learn about the properties of different types of metals and how to join them using state-of-the-art welding equipment.
- Advanced Placement:
Students may also qualify for advanced placement college credit at Penn College of Technology. - With higher education, this program prepares students for success in such career fields as: mechanical, aerospace or industrial engineering, physical metallurgist, business owner, teaching, equipment sales and welding engineer.
Penn State Courses
Accounting/Finance #2009 (2 credits)
Take this course to get a head start on a business major in college!
- This one-year senior only program is taught by Penn State Professors and is designed for the college bound student who has a strong academic background who can handle college level work and who is interested in majoring in business at college. Students attend classes at EASTERN for part of the year and also at the PSU Abington campus to give them exposure to a college environment.
- Pre or Co-requisites - Algebra I, II and Geometry
- Course offered from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m, check with your principal to see if transportation is provided
- Course Content:
- Fall Semester - PSU course Accounting 211 (4 PSU credits) - this course couples financial and managerial accounting principles
- Spring Semester - PSU course Finance 100 (3 credits) - this course focuses on the role and objectives of the financial manager, financial analysis, capital budgeting, working capital management, capital structure and planning, securities valuation, risk management, mergers and acquisitions and international finance. Additionally one semester of MIS 297A ( 1 credit) is taken in microcomputer applications to provide a unique PC applications approach to accounting instruction. - College Credit
Students must pass the Fall Semester to continue in the Spring Semester
8 PSU credits will be awarded for successfully completing both semesters - These courses prepare the student for success in such career fields as accounting, business, marketing, management, economics and finance.
Computer and Information Science #2010 (2 credits)
This course gives you college credit and the satisfaction knowing you can do college-level work!
- This one-year senior only program is taught by Penn State Professors and is designed for the college bound students who has a strong academic background and can handle college level work who is interested in majoring in computer science, information science technology or business in college. Students attend classes at EASTERN for part of the year and also at the PSU Abington campus to give them exposure to a college environment.
- Pre or Co-requisites:
Algebra I, II, Geometry and two years of lab science. - Course offered from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., check with your principal to see if transportation is provided.
- Course Content:
- Fall Semester - PSU course CMPSC 101 (three PSU credits) - programming in C++ is currently used and includes algorithmic development, arithmetic operations, loops, functions and procedure types of subprograms, parameters and arrays.
- Spring Semester - PSU course CMPSC 121 (three credits) - design and implementation of algorithms. Structured programming. Problem solving techniques. Introduction to a high-level language, including arrays, procedures and recursion. - College Credit
- Students must pass the Fall Semester to continue in the Spring Semester
- Six PSU credits will be awards for successfully completing both semesters - This program prepares students for success in computer science, information science technology and business.
Engineering #2015 (2 credits)
So you are good at math and science....should you be an engineer? Take this course to find out!
- This one-year senior only program is taught by Penn State Professors and was designed for the college bound student with a strong academic background who can handle college level work and who is interested in enrolling in an engineering program after high school. Students attend classes at EASTERN for part of the year and also at the PSU Abington campus to give them exposure to a college environment.
- Pre or co-requisites:
Algebra I and II, Geometry, Chemistry and Physics with labs - Course offered from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., check with your principal to see if transportation is provided
- Course Content:
- Fall Semester - Same as PSU course ED&G 100 (3 PSU credits) - Introduction to Engineering Design - which is required of first-year engineering students at most universities - is an inter-disciplinary introduction to engineering methods through manual and computer-assisted technical drawing, laboratory experiments and design projects, technical communication of results, both written and oral are emphasized. The course uses project-based learning with an emphasis on team work. Mobile robotics as well as other hands-on design projects, are used.
- Spring Semester - PSU course EG 297 - Special Topics in Engineering (3 credits) - This course continues the development of engineering design and technical communication skills through mobile robotics and other hands-on design projects. - College Credit:
- Students must pass the Fall Semester to continue in the Spring Semester
- 6 PSU credits will be awards for successfully completing both semesters - This program prepares students for success in all the major fields of engineering.