Project Lead the Way: Pathway to Engineering
Program Description
This program prepares students for further education and careers in engineering and engineering technology. In the final course, students complete an industry-mentored capstone project in Engineering Design and Development. Students who qualify can earn transcripted credit at PLTW-affiliated colleges and universities nationwide, including the University of Maryland- Baltimore County.
Available College Credits
University of Maryland- Baltimore County
Course Sequence
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Principles of Engineering (POE)
Digital Electronics (DE)
Specialization Course (varies by school)
Engineering Design and Development (EDD)
Sample High School Schedule
9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | IED |
POE |
DE |
EDD |
2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Elective | Specialized Course | Elective |
3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Elective | Financial Literacy | Elective |
4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Elective |
5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
La Plata High School
Lackey High School
McDonough High School
St. Charles High School
Thomas Stone High School
Westlake High School