Advanced Technology Complex
Empowering Lifelong Learners
- Advanced Technology Complex
- Overview
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needpictureGovernment and Public Administration
The Government and Public Administration cluster is new to Denton ISD. It includes executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels. With the growth of America, there will be numerous employment opportunities in this area. Students may enjoy leadership and competition opportunities in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) student leadership organization.
National SecurityGrade Placement ..........11-12
Credits ...........................2
Prerequisite ...................None
National Security includes knowledge of maintaining a strong national security and encompasses such activities
as operating a security agency, responding to disasters (participating in Community Emergency Response Teams/CERT), leadership skills and intelligence information. It also includes mitigating and preparing for the possible effects of chemical, biological or nuclear event and understanding the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) on a local, state, and national level. Understanding of and ability to work collaboratively with military and paramilitary structures is a necessary addition. Leaders in the
field will be frequent guest speakers.