The Nash County Public Schools' Programs of Study were created to enhance standard curricula, introduce students to broad career opportunities in industries, equip them to make sound choices in the future, and provide industry credentials, major coursework, work-based learning, and advance studies opportunities.

Programs of Study

Students are given an opportunity to explore career interests in middle school and choose their Program of study in High school.  A school transfer may be required for certain programs of study (School transfer must be requested and approved each school year). 

• Agricultural Education (AG)- This program of study is designed for students pursuing a career in the broad area of agriculture. The following programs of study are offered only at Southern Nash High School.
  

  • Animal Science (ANSC)

  • Equine Science (EQSC)

  • Sustainable Agriculture (SUAG)

• Business, Finance, and Marketing (BFM) - This is a  program of study designed for students pursuing careers in Business, Finance, or Marketing careers. The following programs are offered at the specified Traditional High Schools:

  • Entrepreneurship (ENTRE) - Northern Nash

  • Sales (PRSM) - All

  • Sport and Event Marketing (SEMK) - Northern Nash

• Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) - This program of study is designed for students interested in Computer Science or  Information Technology fields.  The following programs are offered at two of the Traditional High Schools: 

  • Adobe Academy (ADAC) - Northern Nash

  • Computer Engineering (COEN) - Northern Nash

  • Computer Science Principles (CSPR) - Nash Central

• Family and Consumer Science (FCS) -This program of study is designed for students pursuing various careers in human services. The following pathways are offered at the specified traditional high schools:

  • Counseling and Mental Health (CMHC) - Nash Central & Northern Nash High

  • Culinary Arts Applications (CULA) - Nash Central, Rocky Mount, Southern Nash

  • Culinary Arts Internship (CULI) - Northern Nash Only

  • Early Childhood Development and Services (EACH) - Nash Central, Northern Nash, & Rocky Mount

  • Food and Nutrition (FONU) - All

  • Interior Design (INDE) - Nash Central & Northern Nash Only

  • Teaching/Training (TETR) - Rocky Mount only

• Health Science Education (HS) - This is a  program of study designed for students pursuing careers in Biomedical and Healthcare fields. The following pathway is offered at each of the four traditional high schools:

  • Healthcare Professional (HPCP)

• Trade, Technology, Engineering, and Industrial Education (TTEI) - This program is designed for students interested in various trades. The following pathways are offered at the specified traditional high schools:

  • Advanced Manufacturing (ADMA) - Northern Nash

  • Automotive Services (AUTO) - All

  • Carpentry (CARP) - Northern Nash & Rocky Mount

  • Drafting Architectural (DRFA) - Northern Nash

  • Electrical Trades (ELTR) - Nash Central & Northern Nash

  • Emergency Management (EMMG) - Southern Nash Only

  • Firefighter Technology (FIFI) - Nash Central & Rocky Mount

  • Law and Justice (LAWJ) - Northern Nash

  • Public Safety (PSPW) - Nash Central & Southern Nash

  • Technology Engineering and Design (TEND) - Rocky Mount Only

  • Welding (WELD) - Southern Nash

• Students attending CITI High and Early College are eligible to participate in the CTE Pathways via the Career and College Promise (CCP) Program at Nash Community College.

For more information contact:

Chad Thompson, CTE Executive Director

cwthompson@ncpschools.net | 252-462-2016